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Frank MacEachern

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fmaceachern@dailyvoice.com

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Originally from Canada, Frank started his journalism in his native country before moving to Fairfield County a decade ago where he continued his career. He is a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia and of University of King's College in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Frank was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Events

Got Talent? It's Time To Register For Auditions For Darien Show DARIEN, Conn., -- Stars may be born in Darien but only if they register by May 9 for "Darien's Got Talent" annual show. The Darien Arts Center is accepting registrations to audition for "Darien’s Got Talent," its popular talent contest, which returns June 25. The fundraising event for the center features prizes for adults and children, and accomplished entertainment industry professionals as judges for the auditions and finals. Twenty finalists will compete for top prizes in front of a live audience at Darien High School. Contestants are not required to live in Darien, …

by Frank MacEachern

04/28/2016

Schools

Lordship First-Graders Make The Grade With Top Prize In Science Competition STRATFORD, Conn. -- Lordship Elementary School’s first grade class, led by teacher Sarah Pucci, were won the Grand Prize in the national DuPont Challenge Science Writing Competition. “The students and I were so surprised by this honor,” said Pucci. “I'm still in shock that my class won. I totally downplayed the 'challenge' aspect of the project and focused on the learning.” Pucci and the class heard of the news in a conference call with DuPont last Friday. More than 9,000 entries from all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and U.S. territories were submitted to The DuPont Challenge, which is celebr…

by Frank MacEachern

04/28/2016

Sports

Stamford Mayor Martin Honors High School Championship Teams STAMFORD, Conn., -- Three of Stamford's high school sports teams were honored Tuesday for their winning ways by Mayor David Martin. The Stamford High School girls basketball team won its first-ever state championship this year. The Westhill-Stamford High boys hockey team also won a state title this year. The Westhill boys basketball team won its second-straight FCIAC championship. "You guys really stood up and really did a great job," Martin told the beaming athletes and coaches in the 3 p.m. ceremony in the lobby of the Government Center. Chris Clemmenson, co-captain of the com…

by Frank MacEachern

04/27/2016

Schools

Greenwich Superintendent McKersie Named Finalist For Post In Weston GREENWICH, Conn. -- Will Greenwich's loss be Weston's gain? Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent William S. McKersie announced Tuesday that he is the finalist for the post of superintendent for the Weston Public Schools. "It would be an honor to lead the Weston Public Schools, which is known as one of the premier school districts in New England and nationally," McKersie said. "Like Greenwich, the Weston community sets the highest of expectations and provides its schools superb support. "Greenwich always will have a special place in my heart and mind — for all that th…

by Frank MacEachern

04/26/2016

Politics

Primary Day Hits Stamford As Voters Head To The Polls STAMFORD, Conn. -- The rain was not dampening the presidential primary spirit Tuesday in Stamford as voters cast ballots for their party favorites. Registered Democrats and Republicans in Connecticut can cast their ballots anytime between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. Anyone standing in line at 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote. Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Rocky de la Fuente, who petitioned his way onto the ballot and randomly drew the top spot, face off for the Democratic nomination. Ted Cruz, John Kasich, Donald Trump and Ben Carson will vie for the Republican nomination. (Carson never notified…

by Frank MacEachern

04/26/2016

Events

Stamford's Avon Theatre To Screen Prince's 'Purple Rain' This Weekend STAMFORD, Conn., -- The Avon Theatre will celebrate the life of the late musician, Prince by hosting special screenings of his movie "Purple Rain" at 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Prince died Thursday at the age of 57 in his Minnesota home. He sold tens of millions of records but also starred in the movie "Purple Rain" in 1984. Adam Birnbaum, the Avon Theatre's director of programming, said the theater is paying homage to the gifted artist. “The Avon decided we wanted to do something to pay homage to Prince since he left such a lasting artistic legacy and had legions of f…

by Frank MacEachern

04/26/2016

Lifestyle

Stamford's Liz-Sue Bagels Wins DVlicious 'Best Bagels In Fairfield County' STAMFORD, Conn. -- Bagel aficionados have spoken: Liz-Sue Bagels in Stamford is the winner of the DVlicious "Best Bagel in Fairfield County." The shop, which is known for making its bagels crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, won with 61 percent of the vote. Go HERE for previous Daily Voice story. Liz-Sue Bagels is at 63 High Ridge Rd., (203) 323-4611 with another location in Norwalk, www.lizsuebagelsinc.com/.

by Daily Voice

04/26/2016

Business

Westport Weston Chamber Honors Joseloff, McDowell With First Citizen Awards WESTPORT, Conn. -- A former Westport first selectman and Internet publisher and the executive director of Earthplace have been chosen as recipients of the Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce's First Citizen Awards. Gordon Joseloff, publisher of WestportNow.com, and Tony McDowell, executive director of Earthplace were announced as the winners Monday. “These are two very deserving people of this award,” said Matthew Mandell, the chamber's executive director. “Each year, the board looks for one nonprofit and one traditional business and these fine individuals stood out and represent what is be…

by Frank MacEachern

04/26/2016

News

Greenwich Officials Monitor Old Greenwich Power Outage GREENWICH, Conn., -- About 1,100 Eversource customer in Greenwich are out of power after the substation on Tomac Avenue in Old Greenwich sustained damage and was knocked out around 10 a.m. Monday. Greenwich Emergency Management Director Dan Warzoha said that crews from Eversource will be installing a temporary, mobile power substation Monday night. The temporary substation will supply power to affected customers until repairs to the damaged substation are completed. Eversource has estimated that power should be restored by 2 a.m. Tuesday. Greenwich Police Department spokesman Lt. Kraig Gra…

by Frank MacEachern

04/25/2016

Schools

Stamford High Music Teacher Named Stamford's Teacher of the Year STAMFORD, Conn., -- Stamford High School music teacher and Westhill High graduate Gloria Sinaguglia has been named as 2016-2017 Stamford Public Schools' 2016-2017 teacher of the year. The SPS Teacher of the Year and Spotlight on Teachers Award Program committee also named George Beratis, SHS band director as First Finalist, and Chandan Sarkar, Westhill High School math and computer science teacher as Finalist. Sinaguglia, Beratis, Sarkar, and Teacher of the Year Nominees Jacquelyn Clucus, Cloonan Middle School and Maria Miraballes, Westhill High School, and all 28 Spotlight Award Winners wi…

by Frank MacEachern

04/22/2016

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