Darienite

11/10/2025

This was fun to read:

Being a train conductor seems like a simple, boring job: collecting tickets, opening and closing doors, reminding people to keep their feet off the seats. Yawn. But there’s a lighter side to the job, as I wrote a few years ago, based on former conductor Michael Shaw’s great book, “My Rail Life...

11/10/2025

Darien customers can now visit thenewly opened, family-run bakery in Heights Crossing, 370 Heights Road."Everything we make is baked on-site — with heart.”

https://darienite.com/raphaels-bakery-is-now-serving-french-baked-goods-at-its-new-location-in-noroton-heights-592282

11/10/2025

Sandy took great joy in celebrating others in their achievements, always ready with a smile and a hearty handshake of greeting or congratulation. All who knew him felt his warmth and curiosity, as he inquired about their latest pursuits and shared what he had learned from his own avid reading.
https://darienite.com/john-mcdonald-95-noroton-yacht-club-member-for-six-decades-helped-establish-plastic-recycling-standard-592268

11/10/2025

https://darienite.com/teachers-and-one-guest-per-teacher-get-free-admission-to-the-maritime-aquarium-this-saturday-nov-592250

As educators prepare to enrich their curriculum and plan meaningful field trips throughout the school year, The Maritime Aquarium invites them to its annual Teacher’s Day celebration on Saturday Nov. 15. In appreciation of their commitment to inspiring future generations, all teachers, along with ...

11/10/2025

DarienTV envisions a Darien where every resident is empowered with the civic information they need to become full participants in our democracy. HEADLINES Governor Lamont announces compromise for a new Housing Bill in advance of Special Session, November 12-13 Board of Selectmen – Approved tipping...

11/10/2025

https://darienite.com/nearby-college-news-no-wscu-application-fees-in-nov-uconn-stamford-tours-honoring-the-late-jane-goodall-591880

WCSU waives application fees through Nov. 30 for first-year, transfer and graduate students Western Connecticut State University will waive the application fee for first-year, transfer, and graduate students who apply to the university from now to Nov. 30, 2025. Admissions decisions for Fall 2026 wi...

11/10/2025

Deadline is 3 PM Today to Submit Questions to Superintendent Eric Byrne’s Fireside Chat

https://darienite.com/event/deadline-is-3-pm-today-to-submit-questions-to-superintendent-eric-byrnes-fireside-chat

11/10/2025

https://darienite.com/robert-gaines-87-active-alumnus-and-volunteer-at-two-colleges-and-a-school-loved-backgammon-585568

Robert Livingston Gaines, 87, passed away peacefully in Darien on Monday, Nov. 3, surrounded by his family. Born in New York City on Oct. 8, 1938, to John Strother and Helen Gabel Gaines, Bob was a lifelong gentleman known for his warmth, humor, and devotion to family and friends. A resident of Hawl...

11/10/2025

Supt’s Newsletter: Send Qs for the Fireside Chat, This Weekend’s Sports, Thank a School Psychologist

Dear Darien Community, If you were not able to attend the opening last night, I urge you to stop by UCBC Bagels in town and see the amazing display of student art work and creativity. You will see wonderful work from all grade levels, K-12. Congratulations to the artists and teachers who brought the...

11/10/2025

Former Huskies Basketball Coach Jim Calhoun to Speak About His New Book at Barrett Bookstore Nov 16

https://darienite.com/former-huskies-basketball-coach-jim-calhoun-to-speak-about-his-book-at-barrett-bookstore-nov-16-591826

11/10/2025

Theatre 308 Stages ‘Almost, Maine’ Nov 13 to 15, an ‘Amiably Absurdist’ Play About Love’s Many Faces
https://darienite.com/theatre-308-show-almost-maine-runs-nov-13-to-15-591054

11/06/2025

The art show at Upper Crust Bakery and Café features art from students of all ages. A reception takes place today, Thursday, from 4-6pm.

https://darienite.com/art-by-darien-students-on-exhibit-at-upper-crust-bakery-and-cafe-today-through-mid-january-591030