Canaan News

Shoppers looking for preppy clothing now have a new spot to check out in New Canaan as Vineyard Vines recently opened its doors.

A stepped-up plan to replace railroad ties deteriorated by standing water and also fix drainage problems in a 6-mile stretch of Metro-North Railroad track in the Bronx, N.Y., in July will direct riders from cancelled New Haven Line runs onto busy trains originating in Connecticut.

NEW CANAAN, Conn. - Walter Stewart's Market has chosen 9-year-old Ellie Luciano as its first coloring contest winner for the Summer Theatre of New Canaan's production of "Little Mermaid Jr." Ellie will now have the opportunity to host a party for friends at stage-side for one of the "Little Mermaid Jr." shows, a release from the market said.

The dashboard shows there are over 100 miles of charge available as Etta Kantor drives her Nissan Leaf in New Canaan on Thursday, June 13, 2013.

Dixie Guerrero, widow of photographer Pedro Guerrero, accepting the Julius Schulman award on Sunday, June 9, at the Gores Pavilion, in New Canaan, Conn.

The dashboard shows there are over 100 miles of charge available as Etta Kantor drives her Nissan Leaf in New Canaan on Thursday, June 13, 2013.

Housatonic Railroad is hoping a Massachusetts DOT $113.8 million grant will assist in reviving passenger service to their Berkshire Line.

Grace Linhard, vice president and executive director of the Western Connecticut Health System Foundation, is recognized at the Tiny Miracles Foundation Gala.

Reminder notices have been mailed by the New Canaan town clerk's office to owners of all dogs on the town's license list, according to Town Clerk Claudia Weber .

Items in need are kids' snacks, crackers, cookies, juice boxes, salad dressing, powdered drinks, olives, mustard, ketchup and barbecue sauce.

NEW CANAAN, Conn. Waveny Care Center is leading the way in medication reduction for patients specifically, those with dementia with excellent outcomes.

If you're a fan of "Mad Men,'' and all things swanky and '60s, beware of New Canaan.

With more rain in the forecast for Friday, a flood warning was issued for for Fairfield County, the National Weather Service said.

The celebratory event featured the famous DJ Cassidy on the turn tables as the special entertainment, LAVO's signature hors d'oeuvres and cocktails and an auction of highly covetable items and experiences.