Darien News

A 21-year-old man being transported to a hospital for mental health treatment fled from the ambulance and has been missing for days in the Berkshires.

Darien residents will have to travel to either Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk or Bayley Beach in Rowayton this weekend for a fireworks display.

After 20 years as director of the Darien Senior Center, Nancy Zengo will leave behind a piece of her heart after her retirement was effective today.

The more you drive people away from the train, the more expensive it is for each remaining passenger.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by an SUV on I-95 early Tuesday, state police said.

As we stroll the town's sidewalks, attend meetings and read the local periodicals, we encounter the names and faces of the local business community.

Area liquor stores are stocking up on beer and spirits for the Fourth of July, when a state law allows the sale of alcoholic beverages because the holiday this year is on a Saturday.

The state is negotiating an agreement with a regional Subway restaurant franchiser to run the lucrative highway plazas, ending long-running contracts with Mobil Oil and McDonald's. The Department of Transportation is in talks with a company called Doctor's Associates-Paul Landino, said Judd Everhart, DOT spokesman.

Increased density of up to six units may be possible at the former library site, 35 Leroy Ave., a location the Board of Selectmen hope to use for affordable housing.

In two separate incidents last week, three Darien residents were charged with providing alcohol to minors -- a felony.

Staff reportsTommy McDonagh of Wilton is tied for third after the first day of action at the 107th Connecticut Amateur Championship which is being contested at Woodway Country Club in Darien.A former St.

The Teton mountain range, a part of the Rocky Mountains, is the biggest concern for Anne Campbell, a Darien resident who will pass through the majestic area as part of a coast-to-coast biking trip.

The Darien Sport Shop has joined the team of the NFL Alumni to sponsor the third annual Charity Golf Classic.

Darien Police are investigating an attempted bank robbery, which occurred on Wednesday, June 10 around 6:15 p.m. at Chase Bank, located at 454 Post Road.

Stamford Hospital expands east to Darien By CHASE WRIGHT Times Staff Writer DARIEN -- More than 50 guests packed the small reception area of the Darien Medical Center Tuesday to welcome Stamford Hospital's services to the facility.

Luxury baby retailer adds furniture from children's lifestyle pioneer and new baby bedding collection June 12, 2009 -- www.BabyBox.com , a luxury retailer of high-end crib bedding, baby furniture and baby gifts, today announces the arrival of Sweet Beginnings children's bedroom furniture and Little Bunny Blue bedding collections.

The New Canaan Rams attempt to avenge the girls' FCIAC final loss to the rival Darien Blue Wave in Saturday's Division I state championship at 5 at Trumbull High School.

The Darien Blue Wave go for the school's fifth straight boys' lacrosse state title against the Wilton Warriors , Connecticut's original lacrosse powerhouse, at 1 today at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk.

A new group in town -- Darien Dog Owners Group, or DDog -- has formed in response to a proposed ordinance that would prohibit Darien dog owners from walking dogs off leash in the town's public places.

Halstead President Diane Ramirez , and Sharon Daley Maasdorp, Halstead's new executive director of sales for New Canaan In a massive grab for market share reminiscent of the recent real estate boom, Halstead Property has gained five offices and a whopping 160 new agents by absorbing Connecticut real estate brokerage Country Living Associates.