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Yes, You Can Sleep While Traveling — But How Well? And for How Much?

By JIM CAMERON | June 16, 2025
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There’s something very satisfying about the efficiency of overnight travel. In the best of conditions you make your journey and awake, refreshed, at your destination. But how well you sleep depends a lot on how you travel.

Here’s my list of overnight travel options, from worst to first:

Eyelash, Nails & Spa, Physical Therapy Shops Coming to Darien Commons

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Federal Realty today announced that three new retail leases have been signed with local and regional businesses and entrepreneurs at Darien Commons — The Usual Lash, GlowUp Nails & Spa and Spear Physical Therapy.

Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: January 2 to 9

9 Patton Lane
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from January 2 to 9, 2025:

Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: May 16 to 23

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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from May 16 to 23, 2024:

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Work Started on ‘Goal’ to Reopen I-95 in Norwalk by Monday A.M. Rush Hour; Trains to Get More Rail Cars
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: May 18 to 25
DHS Graduates Celebrate Culmination of High School and Commencement of the Rest of Life
Darien Motor Vehicle Accidents 2025
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Police: Intoxicated Man, 30, Drives Into Telephone Pole Near Darien-Stamford Line

By David Gurliacci | February 18, 2025
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A 30-year-old intoxicated man driving a van struck a telephone pole early Sunday evening on the Post Road near the Stamford border, Darien police said.

Public Safety
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Witness Tells Police: Hooded, Gloved Person Entered SUV in Downtown Parking Lot, Then Fled

By David Gurliacci | February 18, 2025
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Someone wearing a white, hooded sweatshirt and latex gloves was seen entering a Range Rover in the Center Street parking lot, then fleeing in a white Nissan Maxima, Darien police were told.

Cameron on Transportation
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Lots of Connecticut Transportation News: Here’s the Good, the Bad and the Impractical

By JIM CAMERON | February 18, 2025
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There’s so much news to cover this week on the transportation front!

Education
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Another Racial Slur Found in a Middlesex Middle School Girls’ Bathroom Stall

By DARIENITE.COM | February 18, 2025
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A racial slur was was found sometime last week at Middlesex Middle School. It was discovered three weeks after a similar slur had been found in the same Grade 6 girl’s bathroom.

Deirdre McGovern
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Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: February 6 to 13

By DARIENITE.COM | February 15, 2025
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Feb. 6 to 13, 2025:

Amtrak 2025
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Should Amtrak Be Replaced by AmeriStarRail LLC? And Could It Happen?

By JIM CAMERON | February 11, 2025
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As President upends the way things are done in D.C., I thought I’d revisit an idea I wrote about two years ago that he might just consider. Trump is big on privatizing government services (like the post office), so why not Amtrak, too?

Talking Transportation 2025

Some Good News For Commuters: Faster NYC Traffic; More Trains on Time, Happier Riders

By JIM CAMERON | February 3, 2025
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There’s just too much news. Trying to keep up with everything that’s happening is like drinking out of a firehose.

Real Estate 2025
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Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: January 23 to 30

By DARIENITE.COM | January 30, 2025
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Jan. 23 to 30, 2025:

Public Safety

Police Charge Woman, 37, Accused of Stealing Almost $3,000 Worth of High-End Hair Products

By David Gurliacci | January 29, 2025
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A 37-year-old Bronx woman was one of two thieves who stole $2,900 worth of expensive hair-care merchandise at Darien CVS, according to Darien police, who arrested her on a warrant on Jan. 17.

Allison Gilbert
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Co-Author of a Book About Combatting Loneliness to Speak Tuesday Night, February 4, at Darien Library

By DARIENITE.COM | January 29, 2025
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Allison Gilbert, who will talk about her role as co-author, and collaborator with the late Dr. Ruth Westheimer in the making of Dr. Ruth’s last book, The Joy of Connections:100 Ways to Beat Loneliness and Live a Happier and More Meaningful Life.

Darien Obituaries 2024
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Candice Robertson, 75, Worked for Darien Board of Education for 20 Years, Loved the Arts, Many Sports

By DARIENITE.COM | January 28, 2025
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Candice “Candie” Ann Robertson, 75, of Whispering Pines, North Carolina passed away on Jan. 14 at her home with her daughters by her side.

Beyond Darien

The Los Angeles Fires: What We Can Learn, What We Can Do, How We Can Help

By JIM CAMERON | January 27, 2025
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First Selectman John Zagrodzky on Friday published an article about the Los Angeles fires with information about key, useful things for people here to know and do.

Here’s his article, which appeared Friday in the Town of Darien Newsletter:

Dance
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Li-Garden Dance Company Performs at Darien Library Wednesday to Celebrate the Lunar New Year

By DARIENITE.COM | January 27, 2025
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Celebrate the Lunar New Year on Wednesday watching a dance performance by Li-Garden Dance Company at Darien Library.

Darien Obituaries 2025
John Driscoll obit obituary

John Driscoll, 78, Vietnam Veteran, Darien VFW Quartermaster, Outdoorsman, Loved Woodcarving, Genealogy

By DARIENITE.COM | January 27, 2025
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John Joseph Driscoll of Darien passed away peacefully on Jan. 18, at the age of 78.

Seniors

Documentary and Discussion About Seniors Thriving in Their Later Years Coming Thursday at Library

By DARIENITE.COM | January 27, 2025
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The CT Collaborative to End Loneliness, and At Home in Darien invite you to a screening of “In Life,” a documentary celebrating individuals thriving in their later years through creativity and positive age beliefs.

The film will be shown Thursday night.

Darien Obituaries 2024
Judith Rodriguez obit obituary

Judith Rodriguez, 90, 40-Year Member of Garden Club of Darien, Loved Tennis, Drawing, Travel and an Island in Maine

By DARIENITE.COM | January 27, 2025
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Judith Davidson Rodriguez of Darien died peacefully on Jan. 1. She was 90.

Weekend Events
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Open Mic Night at Darien Library This Friday: Sign Up to Perform or Just Come to Listen and Watch

By DARIENITE.COM | January 27, 2025
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Darien Library invites you to Open Mic Night this Friday. Come recite poetry, play music, or dazzle us with any other talent.

DAC Dance Academy 2025
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They Can Dance and You Can See Them Do It: ‘So We Think We Can Dance’ Coming February 8 and 9

By DARIENITE.COM | January 27, 2025
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Darien Arts Center invites you to see “So We Think We Can Dance,” a one-of-a-kind performance featuring the apprentice and company dancers of the DAC Dance Academy.

Talking Transportation 2024

Upcoming ICE Raids May Lower Public Transportation Ridership

By JIM CAMERON | January 26, 2025
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Imagine that. A politician who keeps his word.

However you feel about our new president, he is doing exactly what he pledged he would do — and quickly. He is fulfilling promises that got him elected, so nobody should be surprised. Scared, perhaps. But not surprised.

Darien Library
Mini Golf Darien Library 2025

Darien Library’s Mini Golf Fundraiser Takes Place Saturday and Sunday, February 8 and 9

By DARIENITE.COM | January 24, 2025
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Darien Library has announced the return of its 10th Annual Mini Golf Fundraiser, happening on Saturday, February 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, February 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Middlesex Middle School wikipedia 5-25-16

Racial Slur Found in Middlesex Girls’ Bathroom, School to Discuss It With Students, Parents Asked to Do the Same

By David Gurliacci | January 23, 2025
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After a racial slur (the “N word”) was found Thursday in a 6th grade girl’s bathroom, the school’s principal will discuss it with students, and a meeting for parents is being organized for late February, schools Superintendent Alan Addley said.

Real Estate 2025
23 Stanton Road real estate

Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: January 16 to 23

By DARIENITE.COM | January 23, 2025
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from January 16 to 23, 2025:

Darien Obituaries 2024
Walter Loughlin obit obituary

Walter Laughlin, 74, Helped Get Man Off of Death Row, Worked in Iran-Contra Special Prosecutor’s Office

By DARIENITE.COM | January 23, 2025
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Walter Patrick Loughlin, known to family and friends as Pat, passed away on Nov. 30, in Manhattan from cancer. He was 74.

Talking Transportation 2025
Joe Biden Amtrak

Our Transportation President Left Connecticut with $9.6 Billion for Upcoming Rail Projects

By JIM CAMERON | January 20, 2025
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With the changing of power in Washington this Monday, let’s say thanks to Joe Biden, the president who has done the most for transportation in our country in the almost 70 years since Dwight Eisenhower built our interstate highways.

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    Dog Licensing Begins June 1. After June 30, You’ll Pay More — And Here’s More Dog Rules for You to Follow

    Dog Licenses are available beginning June 1, and it will cost dog owners more if they don't get a new license by June 30, the end of the month, according to an announcement on the Darien government website. (more…)

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    What Goes on in the Minds of Our Canine Friends? Find Out at New Canaan Library Thursday

    Alexandra Horowitz, a dog researcher and author of "The Year of the Puppy: How Dogs Become Themselves," will share her knowledge and insights in a presentation at New Canaan Library on Thursday evening, May 23. (more…)

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    With Dog Deaths in Shelters Up 30% in 2023, National Rescue Dog Day Highlights Need for Adoption

    May 20 is National Rescue Dog Day, and it comes at a time when animal shelters and rescue groups across the country are overflowing with dogs of all breeds, shapes and sizes. (more…)

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    Journey below the surface of the ocean and experience life through the eyes of a sea turtle in the awe-inspiring “Turtle Odyssey 4D” now playing at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk along with “OCTOPUS: Blue Planet II 4D Experience.” (more…)

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