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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

Landmark Cottage In Fairfield Named 'Connecticut Treasure' In People's Poll FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Jonathan Sturges Cottage, a Gothic Revival gem in Fairfield that boasts the first indoor “water closet" in the state, has been named one of Connecticut’s Treasures by the state chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The 35-room stunner, which sits just across from Mill Plain Green, was chosen over seven other competitors to represent all of Fairfield County in a September People’s Choice poll conducted by the organization. “We’re so grateful. It is a true honor and a pleasure,” said Helene Epifano, Sturges’ great-great-granddaughter. Several members of the…

by Meredith Guinness

10/04/2016

Lifestyle

Bridgeport's Asylum Distillery Gives Whole New Meaning To Halloween Spirits BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The nip in the air doesn’t just mean you need to run out and get a pumpkin and some candy corn for the Halloween spirits who will soon be at your front door. Robert Schulten of Asylum Distillery in Bridgeport says autumn is the perfect time to try some spirits of an entirely different sort — namely, the gin, vodka and corn whiskey he and business partner Neil Doocy of Fairfield are bottling up at their unassuming shop on Asylum Street. “It’s finally getting to the time of year when spirits come back,” said Schulten, a Fairfield resident. “It’s our season, so to speak.”…

by Meredith Guinness

10/03/2016

Politics

Westport Letter: Where Does Himes Stand On TPP? WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Daily Voice accepts signed, original letters to the editor. Please send your letter to westport@dailyvoice.com. Letter to the editor: I received a message from the "Our Revolution" organization connected with Sen. Bernie Sanders. They asked me to contact my congressman and tell them to vote no on the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement better known as the TPP agreement. I am against the TPP deal so I contacted U.S. Rep. Jim Himes' office who represents my district. I spoke with a staff member and I specifically asked the lady what the congressman's de…

by Michael Treadwell

10/01/2016

Lifestyle

Fairfield Letter: Racing Pigeons Suffer FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Send signed letters to Fairfield@dailyvoice.com To the editor: Re: “Racing Pigeon Lands In Fairfield Chicken Pen After Wrong-Way Flight” Forcing pigeons to race puts them at risk. Countless birds suffer and die in this pastime. PETA conducted a 15-month undercover investigation into some of the largest pigeon-racing operations in the U.S. PETA's investigators documented massive casualties of birds during races and training, rampant "culling" (killing), abusive training and racing methods and illega…

by Jennifer O'Connor

10/01/2016

Lifestyle

Westport Expert Encourages Shellfishers To Rake In Tasty Treats WESTPORT, Conn. — Are you a fan of oysters, clams and other briny bivalves? Did you know the waters off Fairfield County shoreline communities are teeming with the succulent little gems and they’re yours for the taking? “Well, you do need a permit,” said Rindy Higgins, who set up a table Thursday at the Westport Farmers Market to teach local shellfish lovers how to harvest their favorites not far from home. Six Fairfield County communities allow shellfishing for home use -- Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, Norwalk and Fairfield. Most charge between $15 to $30 for a permit that allows you to ha…

by Meredith Guinness

09/30/2016

Politics

Fairfield Letter: Kupchick Is A Champion For Small Business Owners FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Daily Voice accepts letters to the editor. Please send your letter to fairfield@dailyvoice.com. Dear Editor: State Representative Brenda Kupchick’s experience as a small business owner is invaluable in Hartford. She gets the struggles of small business owners because she has to deal with the same increase in overregulation, taxes, and anti-business laws that the rest of us have to, and she knows the difficulty of doing business in this state. Fairfield small business owners need a champion fighting for them, and that’s what Brenda is. She consistently has stood up t…

by Mark J. Lotty

09/30/2016

Neighbors

'Denise' The Wayward Winged One Is Reunited With Owner In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — She’s lost a bit of muscle mass — and a few tail feathers — but Denise the wrong-way racing pigeon was winging her way back to New Jersey Thursday afternoon with her very grateful owner. Jack Olsen of Rumson, N.J., came to retrieve Denise from her new namesake, Denise Darnell, who found the hungry homer on Tuesday when she popped into Darnell’s chicken pen. “I put her in a cat carrier and started my detective work,” said Darnell, who owns a small menagerie of two cats, eight chickens and a wily rooster named Peter. Darnell located Olsen through ankle tags attached to th…

by Meredith Guinness

09/30/2016

Neighbors

Belafonte Taps Fairfield Singer/Songwriter For Music Fest FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A Fairfield singer/songwriter got a bit of a shock recently when music icon Harry Belafonte invited her to perform at the “Many Rivers To Cross” Festival, taking the stage along with Dave Matthews, John Legend, Chris Rock, Carlos Santana and more this weekend. Kristen Graves, the former state troubadour of Connecticut, will debut a new song Saturday at the Georgia festival at the behest of Belafonte’s daughter, Gina, who heard her sing at Lincoln Center two years ago at a Pete and Toshi Seeger tribute. “I had no idea that my performance that afternoon would lead to this i…

by Meredith Guinness

09/29/2016

Politics

Fairfield Letter: Support Kupchick For State Representative FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Daily Voice accepts letters to the editor. Please send your letters to fairfield@dailyvoice.com. Dear Editor, I have been lucky enough to have State Representative Brenda Kupchick as my state rep for the past six years, and during that time she has consistently fought to protect Fairfield seniors. Operating a small family business for years and now approaching retirement, I understand the principle of spending only what you have and not any more. The Democrats in Hartford have dismissed this principle for years and have saddled us with massive tax increases and debt…

by Gwen Palmer

09/29/2016

Politics

Fairfield Letter: Tetreau Supports McCarthy Vahey FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Daily Voice accepts signed, original letters to the editor. Please send your letters to fairfield@dailyvoice.com. To the Editor: I am writing to ask you to help re-elect Fairfield’s Cristin McCarthy Vahey to the 133rd District of Connecticut General Assembly. I was fortunate to work with Cristin during her tenure as Fairfield Selectman, where she led initiatives that improved the life of our citizens. Cristin is practical and hardworking. She listens to her constituents and works to craft practical solutions to the issues facing our town. In her first term in Har…

by Michael Tetreau

09/29/2016

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