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Sunday, March 22, 2015

Wearin' of the Green in Greenwich

Yes it was nearly a week after the official St. Patrick's Day celebration. But that didn't make any difference in Greenwich Sunday afternoon as town residents showed their green pride brightly at the 41st annual Greenwich Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/wearin-green-greenwich-0?

A total of 24 cars competed in the 2015 Greenwich Council Cub Scout.... photo: 7661239 slideshow 847

A total of 24 cars competed in the 2015 Greenwich Council Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Championship at Miller Motorcars in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, March 15, 2015.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-7661239.php

Kevin Piro releases the pinewood cars from the starting gate during.... photo: 7661244 slideshow 847

Kevin Piro releases the pinewood cars from the starting gate during the 2015 Greenwich Council Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Championship at Miller Motorcars in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, March 15, 2015.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-7661244.php

Doyle Zisson shows off his Pinewood Deby car that he is entering.... photo: 7661240 slideshow 847

Doyle Zisson shows off his Pinewood Deby car that he is entering into the Best of Show competition during the 2015 Greenwich Council Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Championship at Miller Motorcars in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, March 15, 2015.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-7661240.php

Ethan Miklantsh, with pack 23, places his pinewood car on the.... photo: 7661242 slideshow 847

Ethan Miklantsh, with pack 23, places his pinewood car on the starting blocks before the start of one of his races during the 2015 Greenwich Council Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Championship at Miller Motorcars in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, March 15, 2015.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-7661242.php

Jack Sepot with Pack 33 places his pinewood car on the starting.... photo: 7661243 slideshow 847

Jack Sepot with Pack 33 places his pinewood car on the starting blocks before the start of one of his races during the 2015 Greenwich Council Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Championship at Miller Motorcars in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, March 15, 2015.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-7661243.php

Push is on for new stadium at Greenwich High

Greenwich High School's athletic field and bleachers at Cardinal Stadium as seen from West Putnam Avenue Friday afternoon, May 27, 2011. Photo: David Ames, David Ames/For Greenwich Time A giant puddle of water was all that remained of the winter storm that hit yesterday as Justin Bologna and his wife, Lisa, worked a table to raise money for the Greenwich High School band prior to the high school football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn., Thanksgiving Day morning, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Push-is-on-for-new-stadium-at-Greenwich-High-6151429.php

Deavonte Kimble uses a megaphone as she and other marchers move.... photo: 7657147 slideshow 847

Deavonte Kimble uses a megaphone as she and other marchers move toward Field Point Circle in Greenwich, Conn., on March 14, 2015, to protest hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones' funding of Repubican politicians.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-7657147.php

Lorna Blake chants as she and other marchers move down Greenwich.... photo: 7657146 slideshow 847

Lorna Blake chants as she and other marchers move down Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich, Conn., on March 14, 2015, to protest hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones' funding of Repubican politicians.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-7657146.php

Sammy Diaz holds a sign that reads "Students Over Billionaires" as.... photo: 7657159 slideshow 847

Sammy Diaz holds a sign that reads "Students Over Billionaires" as he and other marchers move toward Field Point Circle in Greenwich, Conn., on March 14, 2015, to protest hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones' funding of Repubican politicians.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-7657159.php

An employee looks out the Tiffany and Co. store as marchers move.... photo: 7657133 slideshow 847

An employee looks out the Tiffany and Co. store as marchers move past on Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich, Conn., on March 14, 2015, to protest hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones' funding of Repubican politicians.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-7657133.php

Darius Gordon holds paper hedge clippers as he and other marchers.... photo: 7657139 slideshow 847

Darius Gordon holds paper hedge clippers as he and other marchers move down Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich, Conn., on March 14, 2015, to protest hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones' funding of Repubican politicians.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-7657139.php

Michael Korn holds a sign supporting Citizen Action of New York as.... photo: 7657141 slideshow 847

Michael Korn holds a sign supporting Citizen Action of New York as he an other marchers move down Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich, Conn., on March 14, 2015, to protest hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones' funding of Repubican politicians.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-7657141.php

Marchers walk toward Field Point Circle in Greenwich, Conn., on.... photo: 7657138 slideshow 847

Marchers walk toward Field Point Circle in Greenwich, Conn., on March 14, 2015, to protest hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones' funding of Repubican politicians.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-7657138.php

Zakiyah Ansari of Brooklyn, mother of eight and Advocacy Director.... photo: 7657137 slideshow 847

Zakiyah Ansari of Brooklyn, mother of eight and Advocacy Director for the Alliance for Quality Education, speaks to a crowd of protesters in Greenwich, Conn., on March 14, 2015, to protest hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones' funding of Repubican politicians.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-7657137.php

New York City school board member Elzora Cleveland speaks to a.... photo: 7657129 slideshow 847

New York City school board member Elzora Cleveland speaks to a crowd of protesters in Greenwich, Conn., on March 14, 2015, to protest hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones' funding of Repubican politicians.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-7657129.php

A Review: Greenwich Symphony Soloist Performs with 'Finesse, Passion and Power'

In a performance scored entirely for full orchestra , the Greenwich Symphony showed its interpretive power as a musical group to be reckoned with in a near-flawless rendering of works of Samuel Barber and Jean Sibelius, , and Ludwig van Beethoven . The GSO, at full complement, began the Saturday evening with Conductor David Gilbert's remarks on the works to be played, alluding to the musical history of the pieces, the thoughts of the composers, and the relevance of the works to their time.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/review-greenwich-symphony-soloist-performs-finesse-passion-and-power-0?

Keeping an Easter Tradition in Greenwich

For the eighth consecutive year SPLURGE Unique Gifts, Home Decor and Jewelry is partnering with Kids in Crisis and the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County to collect Easter baskets for children in need. To continue the Easter tradition, owner Sonia Sotire Malloy is providing her shop at 39 Lewis St. as a downtown location for residents to donate filled Easter baskets through Wednesday, April 1. Malloy said, "We are so thankful for our generous clients who have supported this event year after year.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/keeping-easter-tradition-greenwich-0?

Lara Spencer, Husband to Divorce After 15-Year Marriage

... a GMA contributor and David was a contributor to a morning show on CNN. He's now a broker at Houlihan Lawrence in Greenwich, Connecticut.  It's always sad to see couples split and the divorce rate climb, but only they know what's right for ...

http://www.mix96tulsa.com/feed/entertainment/lara-spencer-husband-to-divorce-after-15-year/f534R/

Lara Spencer's marriage over

... top priority. We will raise them and care for them together." Sources tell the paper that the couple, who live in Greenwich, Conn., are remaining friends and the split is amicable. In fact, they've headed out of town for a vacation with their kids, ...

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2015/03/22/gma-co-host-lara-spencer-and-husband-split-after-15-years/

Local roundup: Fitch's Williams swims to pair of runnerup finishes at State Open

New Haven - Fitch High School senior Dakota Williams finished his season in style, recording a pair of second-place finishes at the CIAC State Open swimming and diving championships on Saturday at Yale University. Greenwich cruised to the team title with 658 points, and it was a pair of Greenwich swimmers who beat Williams to the wall.

http://www.theday.com/local-sports/20150322/local-roundup-fitchs-williams-swims-to-pair-of-runnerup-finishes-at-state-open

Greenwich homes often linger on the market

Dunnellen Hall, the Greenwich estate of the late Leona and Harry Helmsley, has been on the market for more than 240 days, after listing for $65 million in July, 2014. Despite the well-manicured lawns and multimillion-dollar estates dotting the streets of town, houses in Greenwich typically sit on the market for about 173 days -- just like the rest of the state.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Greenwich-homes-often-linger-on-the-market-6148746.php

Greenwich homes often linger on the market

Dunnellen Hall, the Greenwich estate of the late Leona and Harry Helmsley, has been on the market for more than 240 days, after listing for $65 million in July, 2014. Photo: Contributed Photo, ST Despite the well-manicured lawns and multimillion-dollar estates dotting the streets of town, houses in Greenwich typically sit on the market for about 173 days -- just like the rest of the state.

http://www.newstimes.com/business/article/Greenwich-homes-often-linger-on-the-market-6148746.php

Students go head-to-head in robotics competition

... affected his Higgs Bots team. Alexa Murray, 18, wearing a pink wig, fires up the crowd with her RoboEpic team from Greenwich Academy in Greenwich, Connecticut on Saturday during the First Tech Challenge Super Regional Championship for the east, held ...

http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/students-go-head-to-head-in-robotics-competition-1.1851743