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Carolyn Mueller

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cmueller@dailyvoice.com

A writer and reporter from Fairfield County, Carolyn Mueller has a bachelor's degree from Fairfield University. She loves local news and live music.

Carolyn was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

Carolyn Mueller's Contributions

Lifestyle

'Go Take A Hike' On Weston Trails, Expert Tells Outdoor Fans At Talk RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — Connecticut is blessed with hundreds of miles of trails where you can take to the woods to find some peace, gain some perspective and get some exercise. To highlight some of those outdoor opportunities, Jeff Glans of Trumbull presented the third talk in the Community Conservation Initiative series at Ridgefield Library recently to an audience of enthusiastic hikers. Michael Rubbo, executive director of the Woodcock Nature Preserve on the Wilton/Ridgefield line, introduced the speaker. A trail maintainer on the Saugatuck Trail, Glans is also a recently retired chemistry p…

by Carolyn Mueller

11/16/2016

Lifestyle

Founder Of Ben's Bells Spreads Message Of Kindness In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. — What is kindness? Are some people just born nice, and isn't that the same thing? Not according to Jeannette Maré, founder of Ben's Bells who recently spoke at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. Her lecture was called "Be Kind Now: It's Time to Get Serious About Kindness." Maré shared how she came to be known as "the kindness lady" in Tucson, Ariz., after the sudden death of her 3-year-old son Ben. As she and her family waded through their grief, they realized that kindness was getting them through the tough times. Not just the kindness and…

by Carolyn Mueller

11/16/2016

News

Pastors, Politicians Call On Connecticut To Change How It Funds Schools NORWALK, Conn. — Leaders from faith communities across Fairfield County joined forces with several politicians at Grace Baptist Church in Norwalk to call for a change with Connecticut’s General Assembly in the way the state funds its public schools. "I call on the General Assembly of our state to adopt an equitable funding formula by end of the 2017 legislative session," said the Rev. Richard Clarke of Bethel AME Church in Norwalk. He said the current system has let both parents and children down. "Students, especially student of color and living in poverty, graduate from high…

by Carolyn Mueller

11/15/2016

News

It's A Family Affair As Westport Salutes Veterans In Annual Ceremony WESTPORT, Conn. — Sir Esteban Francisco Sebourny said he was compelled to honor veterans in his family as he joined veterans, their families, grateful citizens and town officials at Westport Town Hall on Friday morning for Veterans Day services. "I have relatives who fought in wars," Sebourny said. "That is something that needs to be honored. Individuals that we have today, it is only appropriate that I stand with them. They lend their service for the freedom we have today." Sharing his sentiments, Annie Fasanella wore a specially decorated hat for the occasion. She also…

by Carolyn Mueller

11/12/2016

Sports

Game On! Norwalk Officially Opens The New Outdoor Rinks At Veterans Park NORWALK, Conn. — Hockey players, figure skaters, city officials and the governor gathered to officially open the Rinks at Veterans Park for the season Thursday night with a ribbon cutting on the ice of the North Rink. The two outdoor rinks are covered by a large tent and will be open throughout the winter. Putting the facility in place on the sports fields took three weeks, said Ryan Hughes, general manager of SoNo Ice House and driving force of the Rinks at Veterans Park. And the ice is already filling up. "The demand for ice is high," Hughes said before the ceremony. "The…

by Carolyn Mueller

11/11/2016

Lifestyle

Danbury's Dance Tradition: Music Centre's 'Nutcracker' Tickets Go On Sale DANBURY, Conn. — It's the most sought-after ticket in town: Over 200 dancers, accompanied by the Danbury Symphony Orchestra playing Tchaikovsky's score, will bring the "Nutcracker" to life. Tickets are on sale now for the Danbury Music Centre's 49th annual performance of the the classic ballet. "There are a couple of different reasons why the Music Centre's production is so special," said Barbara Adams Jaeger, executive producer of the Danbury Music Centre's "Nutcracker." "One of them is, of course, the live orchestra. No other productions nearby have that…

by Carolyn Mueller

11/11/2016

Schools

Danbury's WestConn Plants Field Of Flags To Honor Fallen Service Members DANBURY, Conn. — Drivers on White Street can't help but notice an eye-catching display of American flags planted in front of the Old Main building on the Western Connecticut State University's midtown campus in Danbury. The 7,008 flags were placed by WestConn students and faculty to honor the U.S. service members killed in the line of duty since Sept. 11, 2001. With one flag placed for each individual's sacrifice in the War on Terror, the visual impact is undeniable. Matthew Kuchta, WCSU Veterans Affairs Coordinator, organized the display, which was put in place with the help of the WCSU S…

by Carolyn Mueller

11/10/2016

Politics

Supporters See Payoff For Their Work With Re-Election Of Stamford Democrats STAMFORD, Conn. — Before the arrival of the winning Democratic delegation that Stamford is returning to Hartford, the candidates' supporters watched the numbers coming in as they nibbled on sliders and other tidbits to sustain them in their wait. Michael Feighan, a political strategist for state Rep. Caroline Simmons, enjoyed some refreshments after spending several hours at the polls during the day. "We had a lot of positive response at the poll," he said. "Very positive. She deserves it. She worked hard, incredibly hard." Lorie Miller worked on state Rep. Terry Adams…

by Carolyn Mueller

11/09/2016

Politics

Stamford Votes To Send Democrats Back To Hartford STAMFORD, Conn. — The Democrats were celebrating decisive victories in Stamford on Election Night. Incumbent Carlo Leone will return to his state Senate seat in Hartford, representing the 27th District. He beat Republican Gino C. Bottino and Cora Marie Santaguida of the Green Party. "Stamford is leading the way and I hope the country follows our lead," Leone said. "We don't build walls in Stamford, we shatter glass ceilings." Leone's comments referred to the diversity of the Democratic delegation that Stamford is returning to Hartford. Caroline Simmons won re-elect…

by Carolyn Mueller

11/08/2016

Politics

Himes Scores Victory Over Shaban In Race For Congress STAMFORD, Conn. — Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jim Himes of Greenwich scored a decisive victory Tuesday night over Republican challenger John Shaban of Redding in the race for the 4th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. This will be the fourth term for Himes, 50. "Finding a way to work together," Himes said will be the first priority when he returns to work after celebrating his win. The infrastructure will be another top priority. "It will bring more jobs, more businesses in to the area. We also need better quality education for all children, no matter what neighbor…

by Carolyn Mueller

11/08/2016

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