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Meredith Guinness

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mguinness@dailyvoice.com

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Meredith Guinness was formerly a Daily Voice reporter covering breaking news and community features in Fairfield County.

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Lifestyle

Westport Shop To Unveil Bridal Collection At April Wedding Fair WESTPORT, Conn. —Calling all brides! The expanded Anthropologie & Co. that’s settled into Bedford Square downtown features a BHLDN shop-in-shop with dozens of stunning bridal gowns, bridesmaids and mothers-of-the-bride dresses, accessories and decor. To celebrate, you are invited to a free wedding fair at BHLDN from 5 to 8 p.m. April 13, featuring local wedding experts. RSVPS are required. Click here to let them know you want to join the festivities. The shop is located within Anthropologie at 59 Post Road East.

by Meredith Guinness

04/08/2017

Politics

Bridgeport Mayor Ganim Considers State Run, Despite Felony Convictions BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Could his next title be Governor Ganim? Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, who spent seven years in prison on federal corruption charges for spearheading a “pay-to-play” atmosphere during his first tenure as mayor from 1991 to 2003, is considering a run for statewide office. Having taken back the mayor’s office in 2015, Ganim has submitted a petition to the Connecticut State Elections Enforcement Commission, asking for a declaratory ruling that would pave the way for a future campaign. He’s asking the commission to grant him permission under state law to participate in the Cit…

by Meredith Guinness

04/07/2017

Police & Fire

Westport Police: Stamford Man Charged With Stuffing 'Goose' Down Pants WESTPORT, Conn. — A Stamford man who stuffed a bottle of Grey Goose vodka down his pants in a Post Road liquor store was arrested on shoplifting charges Thursday, Westport police said. On Feb. 17, Westport officers responded to Castle Wine & Spirits, where employees said a man had stolen a bottle of vodka valued at $56.99 and left in a red Chevy Trailblazer, police said. Store surveillance showed the man stuffing the bottle down his pants, police said. Three days later, a Westport officer stopped the same vehicle and identified the driver as James Coates, 41, of Southward Drive, polic…

by Meredith Guinness

04/07/2017

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Police Investigating Death Of 14-Month-Old Girl BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A 14-month-old girl is dead and police investigating the incident are looking for evidence at a Sylvan Avenue apartment complex. Officers were called to the scene at 6:49 a.m. on a report of a baby not breathing, according to a police statement. A short time later, the apartment was declared a crime scene. “The 14-month-old-female patient was transported by medics to the hospital for treatment,” police spokesman Capt. Brian Fitzgerald said in the statement. “This female unfortunately was pronounced deceased at the hospital.” The Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau is act…

by Meredith Guinness

04/07/2017

Police & Fire

Timeless 'Sunshine (Go Away)' Singer Plays Fairfield Theatre Co. FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Best known for the 1971 hit “Sunshine (Go Away),’’ folk-rock troubadour Jonathan Edwards will be checking in at Fairfield Theatre Company’s StageOne later this month. Tickets are on sale now for the April 20 show at FTC’s more intimate venue. The rustic Edwards typified the young, folkie troubadours of the early 1970s. It's fair to say that his claim to fame as a recording artist rests upon “Sunshine,’ But this feisty number isn't the only highlight in his body of work, which also includes “Honky Tonk Stardust Cowboy,” “Emma” and “One Day Closer.” His music is unpretenti…

by Meredith Guinness

04/07/2017

Business

Boca Brings Bold Taste Of The Mediterranean To Westport WESTPORT, Conn. — Revisson Bonfim may have been born in Brazil, but his taste buds yearn for the Mediterranean. And for the last five months, the financier-by-day and his inventive chef Luis Arias have been offering up just that at Boca, where the bold flavors of Spain, France and Italy combine for a truly memorable dining experience. “I kind of always had this thing in the back of my mind about having a restaurant,” said the emerging markets bond analyst who worked in eateries during his teens and twenties. “I like a good place to hang out. Friendly, not pretentious. “And we wanted to giv…

by Meredith Guinness

04/06/2017

Weather

Uncle! Will This Rain Ever Stop? FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — If April showers bring May flowers, we should have blossoms as far as the eye can see come this time next month. Rain pelted the region Thursday with a flood watch in effect until evening and the heaviest rain and thunderstorms expected to come in the afternoon according to the National Weather Service. Rain could be heavy at times, before gradually decreasing from west to east into the evening. There will be areas of fog, and an east wind around 17 mph. A total rainfall of around one to two inches is expected, with locally higher amounts possible with the thunder…

by Meredith Guinness

04/06/2017

Police & Fire

Fairfield Police: Pa. Father, Son Nabbed In Widespread Bank Fraud FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A Pennsylvania father and son suspected of defrauding several banks in Fairfield County were arrested in Fairfield on Wednesday, when a bank manager questioned a withdrawal request from a suspicious account, police said. Anthony Innarella Sr., 60, and Anthony Innarella Jr., 32, both of Bethlehem, Pa., face multiple charges. Each was held on $250,000 bond, police said. The service manager at Wells Fargo Bank on Black Rock Turnpike called police to report that a man — later identified as Innarella Sr. — was just in the bank trying to withdraw $18,000 in cash from a fraudule…

by Meredith Guinness

04/06/2017

Schools

Speak Up: Have Your Say On The Future Of Westport Schools In New Survey WESTPORT, Conn. — Are you concerned about the future of Westport schools? Town leaders want to hear from you. The Westport Board of Education’s Strategic Planning Committee is seeking feedback from all community members as it develops a multi-year comprehensive strategic plan for the school district. And they don’t just want to hear from parents. The committee has created a survey it hopes will attract input from parents, faculty, alumni and residents without children in the school system. Want to make your thoughts known? The survey will be available on the district website now through A…

by Meredith Guinness

04/06/2017

Police & Fire

Medical Examiner Determines Cause Of Death For SHU Student FAIRFIELD, Conn. —The cause of death for a Sacred Heart University student who choked during a pancake-eating contest on campus was asphyxia due to obstruction of the airway by a small mass of food, the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner said Wednesday. The death of 20-year-old Caitlin Nelson on Sunday was ruled an accident, said Julie Bolcer, executive director of public affairs and communications at the medical examiner's office. The SHU community in Fairfield has been reeling since Nelson was rushed to St. Vincent’s Medical Center on Thursday evening after she began to shake…

by Meredith Guinness

04/05/2017

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