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Meredith Guinness

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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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Schools
Monday's The Big Day For Trumbull High School Seniors Monday's The Big Day For Trumbull High School Seniors
Monday's The Big Day For Trumbull High School Seniors TRUMBULL, Conn. — Trumbull High School will hold its 2017 graduation ceremony at 5:45 p.m., Monday, June 19, on the athletic field. Each graduating senior will receive eight outdoor tickets for family and friends. If the ceremony is moved indoors due to inclement weather, students will have two tickets each for the gymnasium. Once capacity is met in the gym, guests will be directed to another inside location to view a live video feed of the festivities. Please send us a photo from your graduation to post at Daily Voice.

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Lifestyle
Out Of Quarters? Meters Made More User Friendly In Downtown Bridgeport Out Of Quarters? Meters Made More User Friendly In Downtown Bridgeport
Out Of Quarters? Meters Made More User Friendly In Downtown Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — After new downtown parking meters got mixed reviews in their first year, city officials are tweaking the system to make them a little more user friendly — and forgiving. Based on feedback from business owners, visitors and downtown residents, the city has decided to widen the parameters for grace period and fines. The city is also rolling out a new mobile app, Sentry Mobile, to help drivers see how much time they have left on their meters and buy more from their phones. The biggest change is the amount of time a driver can linger in a spot, which has been extended from …

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Business
Something Spicy: Popeyes Moves Into Stratford Something Spicy: Popeyes Moves Into Stratford
Something Spicy: Popeyes Moves Into Stratford STRATFORD, Conn. — It’s official: Stratford has a new Popeyes. Franchisee Rahman Hashimi officially opened the latest palace of popcorn shrimp and spicy sides Wednesday at the Dock Shopping Center. Stratford Mayor John Harkins stopped off to welcome the Louisiana Kitchen, which features seafood and Cajun-inspired fare as well as its famous fried chicken.

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Police & Fire
More Charges Added For Bank Robbery Suspect After Armed Stratford Standoff More Charges Added For Bank Robbery Suspect After Armed Stratford Standoff
More Charges Added For Bank Robbery Suspect After Armed Stratford Standoff Updated: STRATFORD, Conn. — An armed standoff Thursday morning in Stratford led to the arrest of a 25-year-old man police believe was responsible for armed robberies at banks in Shelton and New Haven. Shelton officers charged Bryce Laister, who had been living on Pleasantvilew Avenue in Stratford for several months, with first-degree robbery, third-degree larceny, criminal possession of a firearm, criminal use of a firearm and second-degree breach of peace, police said. He was held on $500,000 bond and was scheduled to be arraigned at Derby Superior Court Friday. Members of the U.S. Marsha…

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Events
It's A Homecoming As Deep Banana Blackout Hits The Stage In Fairfield It's A Homecoming As Deep Banana Blackout Hits The Stage In Fairfield
It's A Homecoming As Deep Banana Blackout Hits The Stage In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Deep Banana Blackout, one of Connecticut’s favorite funk bands, will have a homecoming of sorts June 16, when it takes the stage at Fairfield Theatre Company’s The Warehouse. The group, which features a full horn section and a soulful groove, has played several sold-out shows at FTC’s smaller Stage One, but this will be their debut at the much-larger Warehouse. The show will feature a special tribute to Allman Brothers Band leader Gregg Allman, who died recently. “The passing of Gregg Allman hit home for all of us,” said guitarist/vocalist James “Fuzz” San Giovanni. “We …

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Business
Let's All Scream For Ice Cream: Freezing Moo Is Coming To Fairfield Let's All Scream For Ice Cream: Freezing Moo Is Coming To Fairfield
Let's All Scream For Ice Cream: Freezing Moo Is Coming To Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- A new kind of ice cream shop is coming to Fairfield  -- and is presently hiring. Freezing Moo, an eight-month-old company with four locations in Kansas City, MO, will have a soft opening of its first Fairfield County store in the next two to three weeks, just in time for summer. Owner Sam Kok, who has plans to franchise and grow the company, said what makes his ice cream unique is that it offers Thai fried ice cream rolls -- hand made ice cream desserts made with milk and poured over an iced grill. Customers can mix various fruit and other toppings --think Butterfingers,…

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Neighbors
Learn More About UI's Tree-Pruning Plans For Bridgeport Learn More About UI's Tree-Pruning Plans For Bridgeport
Learn More About UI's Tree-Pruning Plans For Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Are you worried about how your trees will fare when United Illuminating starts pruning around power lines this summer? The Black Rock Neighborhood Revitalization Zone will hold a public meeting June 22 to give residents an overview of UI’s Vegetation Management Program and a chance to ask questions and offer comments. A representative from UI will be at the 6 p.m. meeting at Burroughs Community Center, 2470 Fairfield Avenue. State Rep. Steve Stafstrom, City Council members Katie Bukovsky and Scott Burns and city Tree Warden Steve Hladun are also expected. All city re…

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Traffic
Bridgeport's East Washington Avenue Bridge Closing Soon For Repairs Bridgeport's East Washington Avenue Bridge Closing Soon For Repairs
Bridgeport's East Washington Avenue Bridge Closing Soon For Repairs BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The East Washington Avenue bridge over Bridgeport Harbor will be temporarily closed for mechanical and electrical repairs on June 15. The bridge, which has storm and saltwater damage, will be closed in both directions for about six hours beginning at 8 a.m. A detour will re-route traffic to River Street from Knowlton Street heading west and North Avenue to River Street from Housatonic Avenue heading east. For further information, contact Bridgeport Public Facilities at (203) 576-7130.

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Neighbors
Kennedy Center's First-Ever CEO Stepping Down After Four Decades Of Service Kennedy Center's First-Ever CEO Stepping Down After Four Decades Of Service
Kennedy Center's First-Ever CEO Stepping Down After Four Decades Of Service TRUMBULL, Conn. — Martin Schwartz, the first-and-only CEO of The Kennedy Center, will retire from the organization in 2018 after nearly 40 years of service. A champion for people with intellectual disabilities, the Trumbull resident has touched the lives of thousands of families throughout Connecticut and is nationally recognized in the rehabilitation field. “Marty is an exceptional leader who has made a difference in the lives of countless people with intellectual disabilities, allowing them to achieve their fullest potential,” said Monroe resident Michele Macauda, chairman of the Kennedy …

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Schools
Staples Waves Goodbye To The Class of 2017 In Westport Staples Waves Goodbye To The Class of 2017 In Westport
Staples Waves Goodbye To The Class of 2017 In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. — Staples High School will hold its 2017 graduation at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 22, at Staples Fieldhouse. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. A reception will be held immediately following the ceremonies in the courtyard. Please send us a photo from your graduation to post at Daily Voice.

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