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Frank MacEachern

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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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Business
Brookfield Business Carves Out A Niche In Assisting Hockey Players Brookfield Business Carves Out A Niche In Assisting Hockey Players
Brookfield Business Carves Out A Niche In Assisting Hockey Players BROOKFIELD, Conn. — As winter turns cold and snowy, sports fans turn to hockey. And for those looking for gear, WESCO Sports Center in Brookfield has carved out a niche as the go-to store for hockey players. It all started when five hockey dads put their own money on the table to open a small hockey retail business 43 years ago. And now, the Brookfield store is recognized as one of the best in the country. The business opened in 1972 when the late Edward Mathews and four friends from Perkin-Elmer in Danbury, who were hockey dads and coaches, became dissatisfied with the service at a store i…

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Winter Storm Jonas Rips Through New Canaan Winter Storm Jonas Rips Through New Canaan
Winter Storm Jonas Rips Through New Canaan NEW CANAAN, Conn., -- Winter Storm Jonas roared through New Canaan and the East Coast dropping a massive amount of snow that paralyzed the area. However, it allowed people to get out and enjoy the season's first significant snowfall and will be welcomed by those who enjoying skiing and shoveling.

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Events
Wilton Library To Reopen For Regular Hours Today Wilton Library To Reopen For Regular Hours Today
Wilton Library To Reopen For Regular Hours Today WILTON, Conn., -- The Wilton Library will be open today for its regular hours from 1 p.m to 5 p.m. after Winter Storm Jonas forced it to close Saturday.

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Winter Storm Hammers Darien With A Foot Of Snow Forecast To Fall Winter Storm Hammers Darien With A Foot Of Snow Forecast To Fall
Winter Storm Hammers Darien With A Foot Of Snow Forecast To Fall DARIEN, Conn., -- Winter Storm Jonas is burying Darien and Fairfield County in snow as it barrels up the east coast causing mayhem along its way. As of 10 a.m. the National Weather Service is forecasting the possibility of 9-13 inches during the day Saturday with the possibility of 1-3 inches of new snow later tonight. It does give the chance for our readers to take some great winter photographs and reader Lesley Osborn has sent in three photographs taken in the Tokeneke neighborhood.

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Storm Paints A Wintry Scene Greenwich Storm Paints A Wintry Scene Greenwich
Storm Paints A Wintry Scene Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn., -- Winter Storm Jonas slammed into Greenwich and the National Weather Service is predicting that as much as 9-13 inches of snow could cover the town Saturday with a further 2-4 inches of new snow possible later tonight. One person was injured when a CT Transit bus slid down a hill and slammed into a utility pole in the area of Soundview Drive and Arch Street.

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Storm Covers Stamford With A Blanket Of Snow Storm Covers Stamford With A Blanket Of Snow
Storm Covers Stamford With A Blanket Of Snow STAMFORD, Conn., -- As Winter Storm Jonas sweeps through the area, it has resulted in widespread closures of businesses, sports activities and other events. Reader Ameet Iyer sent a photograph of a snow-covered building in Stamford from Saturday morning. As of 10 a.m. the National Weather Service is forecasting Stamford could receive 9 to 13 inches Saturday with the possibility of a further 1 to 3 inches later Saturday night.

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Stamford, Send Us Your Photos Of This Weekend's Winter Storm Stamford, Send Us Your Photos Of This Weekend's Winter Storm
Stamford, Send Us Your Photos Of This Weekend's Winter Storm FAIRFIElD COUNTY, Conn. -- As a blizzard barrels toward Fairfield County, the Daily Voice is looking for your photographs. Whether it is a shot of people sliding down hills with fresh snow or people trudging through 6 inches - or more - of snow, please share your winter scenes with us and the Daily Voice readers. How bad is the snow at your house?  Email your photos to fmaceachern@dailyvoice.com. Thanks, and remember to bundle up if you are outside.

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Senator Duff's Annual Holiday Party Helps Norwalk Organizations Senator Duff's Annual Holiday Party Helps Norwalk Organizations
Senator Duff's Annual Holiday Party Helps Norwalk Organizations NORWALK, Conn. -- An annual holiday party thrown by state Sen. Bob Duff is the gift that keeps on giving for many local Norwalk organizations. Duff, D-Norwalk/Darien and the senate majority leader, presented donations totaling $17,150 to eight local nonprofits, including The Carver Center, Children’s Connection, Community Plates, the Fire Victims Fund, Norwalk Police Activities League, Norwalk Reads!, Person-to-Person, and St. Vincent de Paul during an event Thursday at the Norwalk Fire Department Station No. 2 at 121 Connecticut Ave. “This year we had a record amount donated,” Duff said. “…

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Police & Fire
Two Stamford Pedestrians Hit By Car Suffer Serious Injuries Two Stamford Pedestrians Hit By Car Suffer Serious Injuries
Two Stamford Pedestrians Hit By Car Suffer Serious Injuries STAMFORD, Conn. -- Two pedestrians were sent to the hospital with serious injuries after they were struck by a car in a High Ridge Road crosswalk Thursday afternoon, Stamford Police said. Michael Warshaw, 35, of Stamford, was leaving the High Ridge Center and attempting to make a left turn southbound on High Ridge Road at about 3:30 p.m., police said. His 2015 Audi struck two pedestrians who were attempting to cross the road there, police said. The pedestrians, Bruce Goldstein, 55, and Sharon Aks, 57, both of Stamford, were transported to Stamford Hospital by Stamford EMS with serious injur…

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WSHU Shutting Down Stamford Radio Station Due To Low Numbers WSHU Shutting Down Stamford Radio Station Due To Low Numbers
Wshu Shutting Down Stamford Radio Station Due To Low Numbers STAMFORD, Conn. — A little more than four years after buying a pair of Stamford and Norwalk AM radio stations, Fairfield-based WSHU Public Radio Group announced it is closing both and putting them up for sale. WSTC-AM 1400 in Stamford and WNLK-AM 1350 in Norwalk will go off air Monday. The stations managed to attract only about 900 listeners combined. “This was a strategic decision,” said WSHU General Manager George Lombardi. “We are a nonprofit organization and a community resource. We have a responsibility to our supporters to make smart business decisions, and we have found that it is no…

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