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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

Fairfield First Selectman Michael Tetreau To Say 'I Do' In 2018 FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Wedding bells are in order for First Selectman Michael Tetreau, who has announced his engagement to Fairfield resident Giulia Nesi. The couple met through an online dating service about eight months ago and plan a summer 2018 wedding, according to a written statement sent out Friday. Tetreau, who took office in 2011 after a stint as interim first selectman, was surprised to learn he and his future bride live just one mile apart. Nesi, who grew up in Pelham, N.Y., works full time in the spirituality and health field as a Christian Science practitioner, teacher and lectur…

by Daily Voice

07/14/2017

Lifestyle

The Lovers, The Dreamers And Matt: Fairfield Resident Named Kermit The Frog FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Don’t be surprised if you hear the iconic strains of “It’s Not Easy Being Green” in town: The new voice of Kermit the Frog is none other than Fairfield resident Matt Vogel. The puppeteer who has worked for the Jim Henson Company since the 1990s was announced this week as just the third person to voice Miss Piggy’s paramour, following Henson himself and Steve Whitmire, who assumed the role after Henson’s death in 1990. No stranger to the Muppet world, Vogel has served as assistant puppeteer for Ernie and worked as Big Bird from time to time, according to Wikipedia. Vogel …

by Meredith Guinness

07/14/2017

Business

Call It Kid's Pose: Baby Goats A Hit At Monroe Yoga Classes MONROE, Conn. — Look at Youtube these days and one thing seems crystal clear: Everything is better when you add baby goats. Even yoga. Viral videos of happy practitioners down-dogging to the patter of tiny hooves inspired Elaina Wieser to invite a few cloven friends to select classes at her Blue Lotus Yoga in Monroe. “I cap it at 25 (people) and they’re sold out,” she said of the classes. “I didn’t even know I liked baby goats until I started doing this. They’re adorable. “I know 100 percent that people are there for the goats. I’m not offended.” Wieser met up with the folks at Guardian …

by Meredith Guinness

07/14/2017

Neighbors

Can You Spare A Can? Rescue Mission To Stuff Trucks This Weekend FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Dozens of Bridgeport Rescue Mission volunteers and staff will be stationed at local Stop & Shop supermarkets Friday and Saturday to collect food that will help provide more than 550,000 meals for the hungry in the coming year. The annual Stuff-A-Truck event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Trumbull, Stratford, Monroe, Bridgeport, Fairfield, Westport, Norwalk and Stamford. “This time of year, our pantry shelves begin to thin out while hungry men, women and children are still turning to us for nourishing food,” said Bridgeport Rescue Mission Executive Director …

by Meredith Guinness

07/14/2017

Lifestyle

Brrm Brrm! Shelton Gears Up For Annual Vintage Car Show SHELTON, Conn. — From Model Ts to muscle cars, the Shelton History Center’s Vintage Antique & Classic Car Show will rev up your weekend. Postponed from its usual Father’s Day date, this much-anticipated event will take place Sunday, July 16 with cars from nearly every decade of the 20th century. Guests can stop by from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 70 Ripton Road. Admission is just $1 for dads, $5 for adults and $10 for a family of four. Proceeds benefit educational programs through the Shelton History Center. Sponsors for this year’s show include the Derby-Shelton Rotary, People’s United Bank …

by Meredith Guinness

07/13/2017

Business

'Yappy Hour' By The Pool: Welcome To Wag Central Of Stratford STRATFORD, Conn. — Has Rover been on his best behavior lately? Is Lulu in need of a new summer ‘do? Well, whisk them away to Wag Central, a new Hathaway Drive doggy daycare/salon that’s sure to have their tails wagging double time. “This is a second home for your dog,” owner Angela Pantalone said of the former heating and cooling business that’s had a top-to-bottom renovation to cater to pampered pooches across the region. The site offers everything from grooming, boarding and training to daycare, a self-wash, indoor and outdoor play spaces, parties and a specially modeled pool for puppy p…

by Meredith Guinness

07/13/2017

Lifestyle

Pedaling For A Cure: Darien Cyclists Take Part In Cancer Challenge DARIEN, Conn. — Eleven fit Darien cyclists will take on the 38th Pan-Mass Challenge this summer, hoping to raise millions for cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Institute. On Aug. 5 and 6, the cyclists will join about 6,200 riders riding up to 192 miles in the Massachusetts-based challenge. They are: Bill Bohnsack, Kara Bohnsack, Anne Burleigh, Jonathan Burleigh, Will Brennan, Perry Boyle, Terry Bock, Beth Crump, Blair Crump, Joe Garofoli and Steve Wiggins. This year’s riders are from more than 40 states and eight countries and their ages range from 15 to 84. Cyclists choose from 12 r…

by Meredith Guinness

07/13/2017

Lifestyle

Pedaling For A Cure: Ridgefield Cyclists Take Part In Cancer Challenge RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — Five fit Ridgefield cyclists will take on the 38th Pan-Mass Challenge this summer, hoping to raise millions for cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Institute. On Aug. 5 and 6, the cyclists will join about 6,200 riders riding up to 192 miles in the Massachusetts-based challenge. They are: Jon Chase, Tizzie Mantione, Thomas Mantione, Oliver Mullins and Alex Leritz. This year’s riders are from more than 40 states and eight countries and their ages range from 15 to 84. Cyclists choose from 12 routes of varying mileage running through 46 towns. The average participant t…

by Meredith Guinness

07/13/2017

Lifestyle

Pedaling For A Cure: Shelton Cyclist Takes Part In Cancer Challenge SHELTON, Conn. — One tough Shelton cyclist will take on the 38th Pan-Mass Challenge this summer, hoping to raise millions for cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Institute. On Aug. 5 and 6, Maureen Kmetz of Shelton will join about 6,200 riders riding up to 192 miles in the Massachusetts-based challenge. This year’s riders are from more than 40 states and eight countries and their ages range from 15 to 84. Cyclists choose from 12 routes of varying mileage running through 46 towns. The average participant trains for three months before the event and raises more than $7,000. No other sing…

by Meredith Guinness

07/13/2017

Lifestyle

Groove On Over To Shelton For The 2017 Downtown Sounds Series SHELTON, Conn. — Celebrate Shelton’s third annual Downtown Sounds concert series will bring groovy tunes and tasty bites to Veterans Memorial Park starting next week. And this year, a portion of any proceeds raised through donations will go to the Lower Naugatuck Valley Boys & Girls Club. "We are thrilled to continue this free summer concert series in downtown Shelton with a great musical lineup and an enjoyable place for families to gather each Friday evening,” said Jimmy Tickey, Celebrate Shelton co-creator. The festivities begin Friday, July 21 with Jay Russell & the Split Coils…

by Meredith Guinness

07/12/2017

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