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Sandra Diamond Fox

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Sandra Diamond Fox has been a journalist since 2005, working for The News-Times and The Redding Pilot prior to coming to the Daily Voice. She has a bachelor's degree in English from Stony Brook University and a Master's degree in publishing from Pace University. She married with four teenage children and is a competitive runner and avid exerciser.

Sandra was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Laughter, Singing, Bingo Fill The Schedule At Darien's Mather Center Laughter, Singing, Bingo Fill The Schedule At Darien's Mather Center
Laughter, Singing, Bingo Fill The Schedule At Darien's Mather Center DARIEN, Conn. -- The Mather Center in Darien is holding the following upcoming senior programs: Walgreen's Pharmacy: Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias: Wednesday, April 20, at 12:30 p.m. Millions of Americans now have Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, and this number is increasing every year as the population continues to live longer. The pharmacists from Walgreen's will be at the Mather Center to cover symptoms of Alzheimer’s, the risk factors, the prevention and the treatment of the disease.  Cookie Martini: Laughter is Still the Best Medicine: Thursday, April 21 at 1 p.m. For d…

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News
Proposed School Cuts, Rare Squirrel Top Week's News In Bridgeport Proposed School Cuts, Rare Squirrel Top Week's News In Bridgeport
Proposed School Cuts, Rare Squirrel Top Week's News In Bridgeport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Here's a look at the top stories in Fairfield County this past week:  A new budget proposal from Gov. Dannel Malloy aimed at closing a $922 million budget deficit would make deep cuts in state aid to local school districts. Under the Malloy plan, full funding would be maintained in Bridgeport, Danbury, Norwalk and Stamford. But there would be steep cuts in Bethel, Brookfield, Monroe, New Fairfield, Newtown, Shelton, Stratford and Trumbull. And 11 towns would lose all funding: Darien, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Sherman, Weston, West…

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Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps Has Car Wash/Open House Fundraiser Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps Has Car Wash/Open House Fundraiser
Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps Has Car Wash/Open House Fundraiser TEANECK, N.J. -- The Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps will host a car wash/open house fundraiser as part of Emergency Medical Services week from May 15-21. The car wash/open house will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 15. Prices are $5 for cars and $10 for SUV's  The Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance was founded in 1939. The ambulances are staffed by certified EMTs 24/7, responding to approximately 4,000 calls a each year. They work alongside the Teaneck Fire Department, Teaneck Police Department and Teaneck Department of Public Works.  All proceeds will go to the volunteer ambulance corps. The Te…

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Jones Winery In Shelton Holding Meet, Greet With Barnum Festival Ringmaster Jones Winery In Shelton Holding Meet, Greet With Barnum Festival Ringmaster
Jones Winery In Shelton Holding Meet, Greet With Barnum Festival Ringmaster SHELTON, Conn. -- The Jones Winery Meet and Greet with Bridgeport's Barnum Festival Ringmaster Jason Julian will be from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at Jones Family Farms, 606 Walnut Tree Hill Road, Shelton.Try the wines at Jones Winery and meet Barnum Festival Ringmaster Jason Julian. Ten percent of each bottle of wine sold during that time will benefit the festival. Upon arriving at the farm, park in the main parking lot. Signs and wine barrels will direct people through the farmyard to the red historic barn where the tasting room is located. Admission to the tasting room is free, but bring ID (anyon…

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Police & Fire
Students From Shelter Rock School Visit The Danbury Fire Department Students From Shelter Rock School Visit The Danbury Fire Department
Students From Shelter Rock School Visit The Danbury Fire Department DANBURY, Conn. -- Students from Shelter Rock Elementary School paid a visit to the Danbury Fire Department recently.  The kids got to tour the station, see the fire equipment and check out the trucks up close. 

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Neighbors
Bridgeport Native Serves In Navy Aboard USS Porter Bridgeport Native Serves In Navy Aboard USS Porter
Bridgeport Native Serves In Navy Aboard USS Porter BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Nathan Paulo, from Bridgeport, is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Porter in the Mediterranean Sea.  Paulo is shown firing a shot line to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha during an underway replenishment aboard USS Porter on April 6.  The USS Porter is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer. It is forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, and is conducting a routine patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

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'Charlie Brown' Taking Center Stage In Darien 'Charlie Brown' Taking Center Stage In Darien
'Charlie Brown' Taking Center Stage In Darien DARIEN, Conn. -- "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown" is opening at The Darien Arts Center on April 22 and running weekends through May 7. Eight performances will run in the DAC Weatherstone Studio on April 22, 23, 29 and 30 and May 6 and 7 at 8 p.m.; and April 24 and May 1 at 2 p.m.  The show, produced by Darien Arts Center Stage, is a collection of short scenes and songs based on the "Peanuts" comic strip, originally created by Charles M. Schulz in 1967.  It was a Broadway hit, winning the 1999 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival of a Musical, with Kristin Chenowet…

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Schools
Top History Students From Weston Heading To State Competition Top History Students From Weston Heading To State Competition
Top History Students From Weston Heading To State Competition WESTON, Conn. – Four students from Weston won awards at the recent regional competition for Connecticut History Day 2016 and will advance to the state competition. The Fairfield Regional Contest was held Saturday, March 19, at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield. Here are the award winners from Weston:  Senior Division, Group Documentary: First Place for "The Sherpas: Cultural Exchange in the Shadow of Everest" by Brendan Moore and David Tamburri from Weston High School Junior Division, Individual Documentary: Second Place for "The Cambodian Killing Fields" by Grace M…

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Greenwich Hospital Giving Free Seminar On Bariatric Surgery Options Greenwich Hospital Giving Free Seminar On Bariatric Surgery Options
Greenwich Hospital Giving Free Seminar On Bariatric Surgery Options GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich Hospital is hosting a free seminar on Monday, April 18, called "Bariatric Surgery: The Right Choice for You?" Find out the requirements to be a candidate for weight-loss surgery and what types of procedures are available at Greenwich Hospital.  Led by a bariatric surgeon, this seminar takes place from 4:45-5:45 p.m. in Greenwich Hospital’s Cos Cob Conference Room.  Bring all questions. Light refreshments will be served.  To register or for more information, call 203-863-3646. 

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Schools
Students Take Part In Brookfield High Fundraiser To Fight Childhood Cancer Students Take Part In Brookfield High Fundraiser To Fight Childhood Cancer
Students Take Part In Brookfield High Fundraiser To Fight Childhood Cancer BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- Brookfield High School students, along with Chick Fil A, took part in the school's Peer Counselor's fundraiser for St. Baldrick's Foundation called "Let's Together Find a Cure for Childhood Cancer."A number of students shaved their heads to show their support for the cause. For more information on St. Baldrick's Foundation, click here.

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