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Thursday, March 6, 2014

Fairfield co-op girls repeat as skiing champs; boys 10th

... he said. "They knew what they had to do individually and as a team, and they got it done." On the boys' side, Greenwich was the surprise winner, Quiricone said. Greenwich had a total of 298.63. Fairfield Prep, led by eighth-place overall finisher ...

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Fairfield-co-op-girls-repeat-as-skiing-champs-5294629.php

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... he said. "They knew what they had to do individually and as a team, and they got it done." On the boys' side, Greenwich was the surprise winner, Quiricone said. Greenwich had a total of 298.63. Fairfield Prep, led by eighth-place overall finisher ...

http://m.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Fairfield-co-op-girls-repeat-as-skiing-champs-5294629.php

At 97, Greenwich Art Society's annual juried show keeps it fresh

"Illusions?" an acrylic on board by Greenwich artist Mary Newcomb is among the works on display at the 97th annual Greenwich Art Society juried exhibition.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/At-97-Greenwich-Art-Society-s-annual-juried-show-5295043.php

Weekend Warm-Up Will Ease Big Chill In Greenwich

Here is a bit of good news for everyone in Fairfield County who is shivering away even though spring is near: The polar vortex will be gone after Thursday.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/weekend-warm-will-ease-big-chill-fairfield-county

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... However, the consolation prize was well worth the trip. The Wreckers, who finished second in the State Open to Greenwich, won the Class L title by defeating Ridgefield and Fairfield Prep. The three schools were tied heading into the final meet of ...

http://m.westport-news.com/sports/article/Staples-ski-teams-place-second-at-State-Open-5293524.php

Berkshire Bank announces promotion for Strom-Olsen

... Berkshire, he worked as a financial planner for the AYCO Company, L.P. in Albany, N. Y. and Advest, Inc. in Greenwich, Conn. Strom-Olsen is a graduate of Castleton College, and earned his MBA from Clarkson University. He was recently named a "Top ...

http://www.manchesterjournal.com/business/ci_25287919/berkshire-bank-announces-promotion-strom-olsen

Mar 6 3:21 PM Marty St. Louis says trade to the Rangers part of "tough and weird" day

... said he always thought that as his kids got older he would want to relocate to the Northeast. He has a home in Greenwich, Conn., and his wife is from that area. "I always felt at some point as my kids got older I would try to come here," he said. "I ...

http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/lightning/marty-st-louis-says-trade-to-the-rangers-part-of-tough-and-weird-day/2168907

Kids in Crisis Receives State Nonprofit Grant

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Thursday that 146 projects - including one in Greenwich - have been selected to receive a total of $20 million in awards as part of the state's Nonprofit Grant Program .

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/kids-in-crisis-receives-state-nonprofit-grant

Here's The Story Of A 1997 Land Rover Defender With Zero Miles

... Defender 90 quickly became a cult icon in the States, where buyers were split evenly between a) rich people from Greenwich, Connecticut, and b) rich people from the Hamptons. Speaking of peasants, I am told that some Defenders also went to ...

http://dougdemuro.jalopnik.com/here-s-the-story-of-a-1997-land-rover-defender-with-zer-1538016093/@travis

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For three years, John Freidberg has driven from his Greenwich home to the Darien Library to watch the free movies on Friday nights in the community room with friends.

http://m.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Honoring-Louise-Berry-5293748.php

Staples To Close 225 Stores; Greenwich Location Could Be Affected

Office supply giant Staples plans to close up to 225 of its North American stores by the end of the year and its 10 Fairfield County locations could be among those that shutter its operations, according to NBC News.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/staples-close-225-stores-fairfield-county-locations-could-be-affected

Reader Submitted: 29 Quinnipiac University Students Inducted Into...

... Andover, Mass.; Gabrielle J. Friedmann of North Kingstown, R.I.; Aimee L. Frier of Newtown; Alissa L. Goldberg of Greenwich; Michelle A. Greenbaum of Wyckoff, N.J.; Hannah L. Grigorian of South Windsor ; Rebecca A. Ivester of Rochester, Mass.; KD A. ...

http://www.courant.com/community/hamden/hcrs-86272-hamden-20140304,0,5626781.story

Reader Submitted: Free MS Educational Symposium

... of Darien, Daniel Care of Norwalk, Knepler Driving Schools of Monroe, Hyatt house of Shelton, and Starbucks of Greenwich and will be available for free throughout the event. Courses will include "My Journey with MS", "Cutting Edge MS Therapies", ...

http://www.courant.com/community/rocky-hill/hcrs-86275-statewide-20140304,0,532330.story

Honoring Louise Berry

... served as executive director for 35 years. Photo: Megan Spicer For three years, John Freidberg has driven from his Greenwich home to the Darien Library to watch the free movies on Friday nights in the community room with friends. But it wasn't a ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Honoring-Louise-Berry-5293748.php

Dolores Foster, 79, Of Rye Brook

Foster is survived by her husband, Richard; sons, Richard, Ronald and Russell; daughter, Linda; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brother, John Dest of Greenwich, Conn.; and nieces and nephews.

http://portchester.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/dolores-foster-79-rye-brook

Dalio Foundation Pledges $1 Million to Nathaniel Witherell's 'Project Renew' Campaign

... refurbish this highly-regarded, short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care center owned by the Town of Greenwich. The Dalio Foundation gift, the largest in Nathaniel Witherell's history, has brought the $7 million Project Renew campaign to ...

http://rye.patch.com/groups/announcements/p/dalio-foundation-pledges-1-million-to-nathaniel-witherells-project-renew-campaign

Greenwich Neighbors Oppose Plan For New Synagogue

Greenwich residents voiced their opposition to the proposed construction of a new house of worship for the Greenwich Reform Synagogue at a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Tuesday, March 4, according to greenwichtime.com.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/greenwich-neighbors-oppose-plan-new-synagogue

Model Train Show Pulls Into Greenwich Civic Center

The Greenwich Civic Center will host the Southern Connecticut Model Train Show on Sunday, March 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to newstimes.com.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/model-train-show-pulls-greenwich-civic-center

JHouse Greenwich Offers Chocolate 'Getaways'

... by the Champagne service throughout the two-and-a-half-hour session." The Chocoholics' Getaway at The JHouse Greenwich is priced from $349 double occupancy. It includes overnight stay, hot chocolate, in-room treats, truffle making class, souvenir ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/jhouse-greenwich-offers-chocolate-getaways

Poll: Tom Foley Returns As GOP Front-Runner In Gubernatorial Race

Tom Foley, a Greenwich businessman and former ambassador to Ireland, is rising to the top of the field of Republican candidates for governor, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Tuesday.

http://darien.dailyvoice.com/politics/poll-tom-foley-returns-gop-front-runner-gubernatorial-race

Poll: Wilton's Toni Boucher Trails Foley In GOP Gubernatorial Bid

Tom Foley, a Greenwich businessman and former ambassador to Ireland, is rising to the top of the field of Republican candidates for governor, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Tuesday.

http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/politics/poll-tom-foley-returns-gop-front-runner-gubernatorial-race

Fight Ends with Man's Arrest

A Greenwich man is facing a second-degree breach of peace charge following an argument with another man that turned physical, according to Greenwich Police.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/fight-ends-with-mans-arrest

Startup Grind Supports Entrepreneurship In The Northeast With First...

The David that helped Richard take on the Goliaths, Virgin Atlantic Airways founding member David Tait speaks about entrepreneurship and his journey during the Inaugural Startup Grind Greenwich event held at the Bruce Museum on March 12th, 2014.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/startupgrind/connecticut/prweb11633409.htm

Teen Faces Charge in Reported Robbery

It all started out as a report of a Greenwich juvenile claiming he was robbed by a group of four young teens, one of whom was brandishing a handgun.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/teen-faces-charge-in-reported-robbery