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WEBCT town gives warm sendoff to Paralympian swimmer who overcame shark attack. A Darien native and former Yale swimmer, Ali Truwit lost her foot and part of her leg in a shark attack last year. She is scheduled to race in several events in Paris.
Wave by the numbers: For Darien football, revenge on rival and a …
WEBDec 10, 2021 · 24-10 Score of Darien’s victory over rival New Canaan in the CIAC Class LL football semifinals on Saturday at Dunning Field. The win advanced the Blue Wave to the state final, where they will face Fairfield Prep at 3 p.m., Saturday, in Trumbull. 11-1 Record of third-seeded Darien and top-seeded Fairfield Prep.
Darien teen Hayden Thorsen was ‘a light in the lives of so many’
WEBMay 24, 2022 · Darien High teen who died remembered as ‘a light in the lives of so many from peers to parents, teachers to coaches’. Darien High School on Wednesday March 16, 2022. DARIEN — A Darien teenager who died Saturday was remembered as a stronghold in the hockey community and a “light” in his friends’ lives. With the creation of a memorial ...
Local Irish dancers headed to world stage - Darien Times
WEBApr 4, 2019 · Local Irish dancers headed to world stage. By Sandra Diamond Fox, Editor April 4, 2019. Dancers from the Harney Pender Keady Academy are Dancers from the Harney Pender Keady Academy are heading to the world championships. Back row, from left: Brigitte Reid, Lindsay Smith, Charlotte Sulger, Gigi Pascal, Katherine Gould, Emily Hayes, Charlotte ...
Darien's Ziegler Farm next to Great Island sells for $57.5M
WEBDec 22, 2023 · DARIEN — Ziegler Farm, the 52-acre property next to the Darien-owned Great Island, sold for $57.5 million, becoming the third most expensive sale in Connecticut this year, according to a news release from Sotheby’s International Realty. The waterfront property along Connecticut’s Gold Coast was listed in July last year for $85 million.
Friends of the Darien Library to hold virtual annual meeting
WEBOct 6, 2020 · Kiera Parrott, Darien Library’s new director, will talk about ways the local library and other public libraries around the country are adapting to meet and exceed the expectations of their communities during COVID-19 and beyond.
Weekend flooding in Darien was a 50-year storm, official says
WEBJul 13, 2021 · DARIEN — Tropical Storm Elsa proved devastating to Darien, with water flowing into homes and businesses, and drivers stranded on flooded roadways during the height of the storm Friday. The town recorded 6.5 inches of rain in a six-hour period which, according to First Selectman Jayme Stevenson, designates the storm as …
Darien Old Timers’ association to hold annual awards dinner
WEBNov 5, 2017 · The Darien Old Timers Athletic Association will hold its 56th Annual Sports Award Dinner on Monday, Nov. 13, at 6:15 p.m. at The Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s. The dinner is to recognize the accomplishments of Darien athletes, coaches, and other individuals who support the opportunity for athletics …
Darien 2024 4th of July fireworks: When, where, parking passes, …
WEBJun 18, 2024 · DARIEN – The town's annual fireworks are set to take place a week after Independence Day but organizers promise they are worth the wait. Resident parking passes are available to purchase for $30 beginning online at noon June 24 and are needed to park at the upcoming fireworks display, set for July 12 at Darien High School.
Darien Senior Center offers limited in-person programs
WEBJun 6, 2021 · DARIEN — The senior center will be opening its doors Monday for the first time in more than a year. Darien Senior Programs Director Beth Paris said she remained connected with seniors through grab-and-go meals and arts and crafts projects, wellness checks, and Zoom programming, but nothing can replace being together in person.