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Weir Farm National Historic Site Salutes Veterans With Gifts, Tours Weir Farm National Historic Site Salutes Veterans With Gifts, Tours
Weir Farm National Historic Site Salutes Veterans With Gifts, Tours RIDGEFIELD/WILTON, Conn. — In honor of Veterans Day, Weir Farm National Historic Site will be offering special tours and a gift to all military veterans who visit the park on Saturday, Nov. 11.  The park will be open from 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.  Although the buildings would nornally closed for the season, Weir Farm will be opening up the Visitor Center, Weir House, Weir Studio, and Young Studio to visiting veterans and their families on Saturday.  The Weir Farm staff thanks all veterans for their service. Weir Farm National Historic Site is located at 735 Nod Hill Road in Wilton. A National …

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5-Year-Old Geography Whiz From Stratford Drops In Again To Wow 'Ellen' 5-Year-Old Geography Whiz From Stratford Drops In Again To Wow 'Ellen'
5-Year-Old Geography Whiz From Stratford Drops In Again To Wow 'Ellen' STRATFORD, Conn. — Nate Seltzer, a 5-year-old whiz kid from Stratford, is becoming a regular of sorts on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”  The pint-sized geography expert will appear on the popular talk show again on Wednesday, Nov. 8.  First, Nate shows off the “Ellen” set he built using LEGOs. And of course, he then blows Ellen away with his talent for geography by identifying city grids from all over the world. (And maybe he had a bit of help with one!)   Ellen also surprises Nate with a life-size LEGO version of himself. If you can't get to a TV, watch Nate's appearance above.  Nate first…

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by Karen Tensa
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UPDATED: Veterans To Commemorate Service, Sacrifice On Nov. 11 In Monroe UPDATED: Veterans To Commemorate Service, Sacrifice On Nov. 11 In Monroe
Updated: Veterans To Commemorate Service, Sacrifice On Nov. 11 In Monroe UPDATED: Due to predicted strong winds and cold temperatures, this ceremony has been moved indoors to the Baptist church across from Stepney Green. MONROE, Conn. — All veterans of war and peacetime service and the public are invited to commemorate Veterans Day on the Stepney Green on Nov. 11. The American Legion posts from Monroe and Easton will hold an 11 a.m. ceremony, including wreath presentations to acknowledge veterans’ contributions and sacrifices. Speakers will include Easton First Selectman Adam Dunsby and Monroe First Selectman Steve Vavrek. Following the ceremony, veterans and …

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by Meredith Guinness
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Get Your Favorite Girl Scout Cookies After Voting In Wilton Get Your Favorite Girl Scout Cookies After Voting In Wilton
Get Your Favorite Girl Scout Cookies After Voting In Wilton FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — After casting your ballot on Election Day, treat yourself to your favorite Girl Scout Cookies.  Girl Scouts will be out in force on Election Day and through Sunday, Nov. 12, in Bethel, Bridgeport, Brookfield, Danbury, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, Monroe, Newtown, New Canaan, New Fairfield, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Shelton, Southport, Stamford, Stratford, Trumbull and Wilton. Available cookies will include Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-si- dos, Trefoils, Savannah Smiles, Girl Scout S’mores, and the gluten-free cookie, Toffee-Tastic. Don’t want to eat Girl Scout Co…

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Former Stamford Attorney Trades Law For Lit With Latest Page-Turner Former Stamford Attorney Trades Law For Lit With Latest Page-Turner
Former Stamford Attorney Trades Law For Lit With Latest Page-Turner STAMFORD, Conn. — When Wendy Walker was a student at Brown University, she snagged a coveted two-year internship at Goldman, Sachs & Co., then headed off to earn her J.D. at Georgetown University Law Center. So it might surprise her classmates to know she’s now… a best-selling novelist. “I took one creative writing course at Brown and I took it pass/fail,” the Stamford resident said with a laugh. “As a lawyer you write a lot, but it was not a passion. “But once I started doing it, I realized I had a lot to say.” This year, Walker is celebrating the release of “Emma In The Night,” her …

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by Meredith Guinness
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Support Surges To Help Family After Death Of UB Baseball Player, 18 Support Surges To Help Family After Death Of UB Baseball Player, 18
Support Surges To Help Family After Death Of UB Baseball Player, 18 BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — After the death of Christopher Flanigan, an 18-year-old freshman and pitcher on the baseball player at the University of Bridgeport, on Tuesday, Oct. 31, the community is rallying to help and support his family.  Flanigan, a lifelong resident of Derby, had received an athletic scholarship to attend UB, where he was a pitcher for the Knights. "Chris was one of my old teammates ... He was one of those guys that always seemed to put a smile on my face. Good player, even better kid. He will be sorely missed," said one post at a GoFundMe page started to help his fam…

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Fun, Flamingoes, 4,000 Runners Expected At Vicki Soto 5K In Stratford Fun, Flamingoes, 4,000 Runners Expected At Vicki Soto 5K In Stratford
Fun, Flamingoes, 4,000 Runners Expected At Vicki Soto 5K In Stratford STRATFORD, Conn. — About 4,000 runners are expected to take part in the 5th annual Vicki Soto 5K on Saturday, what would have been the Sandy Hook School teacher’s 32nd birthday. Soto, a first-grade teacher, died Dec. 14, 2012, when a gunman shot and killed 20 children and six staff members at the school. Runners come from around the United States to participate in the day, which, despite its origins, is filled with fun and laughter. Many sport pink tutus and feather boas in memory of Soto’s love of flamingoes. “It’s a celebration of Vicki’s life,” Vicki’s brother Mathew Soto told Daily Voi…

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Wilton's Lace Affaire Owner Has Savoir Faire When It Comes To Business Wilton's Lace Affaire Owner Has Savoir Faire When It Comes To Business
Wilton's Lace Affaire Owner Has Savoir Faire When It Comes To Business WILTON, Conn. – Carline Dean, the owner of Lace Affaire, a specialty boutique in Wilton offering lingerie, swimwear, and sleepwear, was among 20 female entrepreneurs awarded  The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) “20 for 20 Award." Dean is also the owner of Illumination Salon which specializes in hair and makeup.  The Stamford-based WBDC was founded in 1997 to provide the training, education and borrowing power necessary to empower women to successfully launch and grow their own businesses.  The gala where Dean (and others) were honored took place at the Greenwich Hyatt Rege…

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Crystal Theatre Kicks Off 30th Season With South Norwalk Historical Musical Crystal Theatre Kicks Off 30th Season With South Norwalk Historical Musical
Crystal Theatre Kicks Off 30th Season With South Norwalk Historical Musical NORWALK, Conn. --  Crystal Theatre kicks off its 30th anniversary season this weekend with the historical musical, “Whistleville-South Norwalk, 1907." Performances will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. at Crystal Theatre at Ben Franklin Center, 66 Bayview Ave. in Norwalk. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students, and are available at www.crystaltheatre.org or by calling (203) 847-4850. “Whistleville-South Norwalk, 1907” was written by local playwright Cheryl E. Kemény and is directed by Norwalk native Samantha Kulish-Fargione, with c…

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by Casey Donahue
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Norwalk Knights Of Columbus Fix Up Good Counsel Malta House Norwalk Knights Of Columbus Fix Up Good Counsel Malta House
Norwalk Knights Of Columbus Fix Up Good Counsel Malta House NORWALK, Conn. – Good Counsel Malta House, a Norwalk organization that helps pregnant and parenting mothers, recently had a familiar work crew to help spruce the home. Volunteers from St. Matthew's Church Knights of Columbus Council No. 14360 painted an office and the dining room area on Saturday, Oct. 28. The council has been assisting Malta House since 2009 with various painting and remodeling projects and financial assistance. “It looks awesome. Thank you so much. Everything looks so fresh and so clean. You guys are the best,” said Claudia Nixon, Director of Case Management, Good Counsel…

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Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium Honors Veterans With Free Admission In November Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium Honors Veterans With Free Admission In November
Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium Honors Veterans With Free Admission In November NORWALK, Conn. – To honor the men and women who have served, or are currently serving, their country, the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is offering free admission to veterans and current active-duty military during the month of November. “The Maritime Aquarium offers a $10 admission discount to veterans year-round,” said Aquarium spokesman Dave Sigworth. “But, throughout the month in which we mark Veterans Day, we are happy to expand our offer to veterans for completely free admission.” “Admission is always free to those currently serving in any branch of the military, not just in November,”…

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by Casey Donahue
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Person-To-Person Collecting Coats For The Needy In Norwalk Person-To-Person Collecting Coats For The Needy In Norwalk
Person-To-Person Collecting Coats For The Needy In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. – Residents of Norwalk and surrounding communities are asked to drop off clean, new or gently-used winter coats and jackets now through Nov. 3 at Person-to-Person in Norwalk. Coats can be dropped off at 76 S. Main St. anytime Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The annual coat drive benefits people in the greater Norwalk area who do not have the resources to purchase winter coats and jackets. Susan Zelman, Site Manager at P2P Norwalk, said the organization is collecting all types of outerwear for all ages and sizes. "Coats and jackets, gloves and mittens, sc…

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by Casey Donahue