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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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Lifestyle
Bridgeport Exhibit To Celebrate Fashion Designer, Artist Angelina Rea Paul Bridgeport Exhibit To Celebrate Fashion Designer, Artist Angelina Rea Paul
Bridgeport Exhibit To Celebrate Fashion Designer, Artist Angelina Rea Paul BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- There will be an art exhibition called "Common Threads: A Tribute to Angie Paul" opening with a reception Thursday, May 26, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Kennedy Center’s Maggie Daly Arts Coop in Bridgeport.This free exhibit honors the work of fashion designer Angie Paul. Also on view will be a Common Threads Exhibition by MDAC artists.  This exhibit has been underwritten by Gloria and Bill Paul in memory of Angelina Rea Paul. Paul was an artist and fashion designer who studied at New York’s Traphagen School of Fashion. She was the daughter of Italian immigrants a…

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Schools
Danbury High's Air Force Junior ROTC Earns Highest Rating Danbury High's Air Force Junior ROTC Earns Highest Rating
Danbury High's Air Force Junior ROTC Earns Highest Rating DANBURY, Conn. -- The Air Force Junior ROTC instructors and cadets of Danbury High School earned an overall unit assessment score of "Exceeds Standards," the highest rating attainable during its rated unit evaluation last week.Instructors are Lt. Col. John Lussi and MSgt. Barry Brown. The Air Force Junior Reserve Office Training Corps (AFJROTC) is a citizenship program for high school students in grades 9 to 12.  For more information on the Air Force Junior ROTC, click here.

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Lifestyle
Stratford Library Invites All To Discuss 'The Pearl That Broke Its Shell' Stratford Library Invites All To Discuss 'The Pearl That Broke Its Shell'
Stratford Library Invites All To Discuss 'The Pearl That Broke Its Shell' STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Stratford Library's “Books Over Coffee” program continues its spring series with a discussion of Nadia Hashimi’s bestseller, "The Pearl That Broke Its Shell," on Wednesday, May 25, at noon. “Books Over Coffee” will be held in the Stratford Library’s Board Room. Participants are invited to bring a bag lunch to the program. Coffee and tea is also served.  Afghan-American Nadia Hashimi's debut novel, "The Pearl That Broke Its Shell," is a tale of powerlessness and the freedom to control one's own fate.  In Kabul, 2007, with a drug-addicted father and…

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Events
Martin Park Beach, Spray Bay Opening For Summer Season In Ridgefield Martin Park Beach, Spray Bay Opening For Summer Season In Ridgefield
Martin Park Beach, Spray Bay Opening For Summer Season In Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Ridgefield offers many opportunities for kids to have fun in the water this summer.Ridgefield residents can have free admission to Martin Park Beach from May 28-30. Please bring proof of residency. The beach is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day weekend. Individual or family memberships are available to residents and non-residents. Ridgefield senior citizens gain free entry all season long. Daily admissions are also available.  The Spray Bay at the Recreation Center will be open from May 28 through Sept. 4. This 2,800-square-foot,…

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Police & Fire
Shelton's Echo Hose Fire Department Sponsoring Mattress Fundraiser Sale Shelton's Echo Hose Fire Department Sponsoring Mattress Fundraiser Sale
Shelton's Echo Hose Fire Department Sponsoring Mattress Fundraiser Sale SHELTON, Conn. -- The City of Shelton's Echo Hose Fire Department will be sponsoring its first annual mattress fundraiser sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, at Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Co. 1.Name brand mattress sets from Simmons, Therapedic, adjustable beds and more will be sold at up to 50 percent below retail prices. Floor models will be displayed at the fire house on the day of the sale. These mattresses come with full factory warranties. All sizes and price ranges are available. Delivery is available.  Proceeds go directly to benefit the Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Co.1…

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News
Train Woes, 28-Pound Heroin Bust Top The Week's News In Bridgeport Train Woes, 28-Pound Heroin Bust Top The Week's News In Bridgeport
Train Woes, 28-Pound Heroin Bust Top The Week's News In Bridgeport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Here's a look at the top stories in Fairfield County this past week: Connecticut State Police troopers busted a 50-year-old Chicago man with 28 pounds of heroin on the Merritt Parkway in Stratford. A massive fire and explosions in Harlem forced Metro-North to cancel train service to Connecticut on Tuesday evening. Because of damage to the Park Avenue Viaduct, Metro-North reduced service, leaving commuters to scramble to get to work Wednesday and Thursday. They endured delays and crowded trains while repairs were made. By Friday, Metro-North service was back on track …

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Events
'Bark In The Park' Dog Rescue Event Tops Upcoming Events In Fairfield 'Bark In The Park' Dog Rescue Event Tops Upcoming Events In Fairfield
'Bark In The Park' Dog Rescue Event Tops Upcoming Events In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The following upcoming events are taking place in Fairfield: "Bark In The Park" takes place on Sunday, May 22, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Lake Mohegan Park: Come to the park and support a local nonprofit, Little Black Dog Rescue. The event is hosted by The Buzz Truck and The Two Oh Three. There will be lawn games, raffle items, coffee and frozen treats from Alene's Ice Cream Truck - and dogs for adoption. Find out how to get involved by becoming a foster family, hosting a bake sale or just by bringing an adoptable dog on a walk in town to get noticed.  State Sen. …

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Police & Fire
Corporal Helps Bethel Police Restructure Firearms Program Corporal Helps Bethel Police Restructure Firearms Program
Corporal Helps Bethel Police Restructure Firearms Program BETHEL, Conn. -- Corporal Stanley Parizo Jr. has been instrumental in helping the Bethel Police Department restructure its firearms program, as well as training several of the firearms instructors at the Willimantic Police Department.Parizo, as well as K-9 Officer Paul Hussey, have reached their 20 years of service milestone together at the Willimantic Police Department. If either of these two officers has impacted anyone, please let them know by clicking here and adding a comment.

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Police & Fire
Monroe Volunteer Fire Department Celebrates Teen's Birthday Monroe Volunteer Fire Department Celebrates Teen's Birthday
Monroe Volunteer Fire Department Celebrates Teen's Birthday MONROE, Conn. -- Members of the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department, No. 1 Inc. hosted Anthony Katz's 15th birthday party.They gave tours of the fire trucks and gave fire truck rides to Anthony and his guests. 

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Police & Fire
Norwalk Police, Youth Group Engage In Challenge Course Norwalk Police, Youth Group Engage In Challenge Course
Norwalk Police, Youth Group Engage In Challenge Course NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Police and Youth Group worked on team building at the Scalzi Park Challenge Course at Pathfinder Adventures in Stamford last week 

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