Marie Taylor, 85, Longtime Stamford Resident

Taylor was born on Dec. 31, 1929, in Newberry, S.C. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Bertha Griffin. She graduated from Drayton Street High School in Newberry and moved to Stamford to pursue her career.

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New Canaan woman charged in October crash

A 51-year-old town resident was charged last week with reckless driving for causing a four-car crash in late October that severely injured an 18-year-old Stamford man, according to New Canaan Police Sgt. Carol Ogrinc .

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Parents wary after suspicious man spotted in Stamford

The Davenport Ridge Elementary School sent a letter home to parents Tuesday notifying them of the incident. Parents in Stamford are fearing for their children's safety following reports of a suspicious man on Shadow Ridge Road.

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Stamford residents prioritize schools, cops, access

Education funding, city compliance with the American with Disabilities Act and police walking patrols were the topics of the evening at a public hearing on the mayor's proposed $530.8 million budget. Nineteen Stamford residents took turns at the Westhill High School lectern Tuesday evening, addressing members of the Board of Finance and the fiscal committee of the Board of Representatives .

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Greenwich Resident Faces Drug Sale Charge

... one-Dattilo was released after posting $100,000 bond and is scheduled to appear March 30 in state Superior Court in Stamford.

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Darien roads 'not bad' after winter's wrath

As this endless, wicked winter winds down, potholes have become a huge problem throughout much of Connecticut. Stamford has been plagued by them.

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Former Greenwich School Administrative Assistant Faces Larceny Charge

... her with fifth-degree larceny. Martineau was released on a promise to appear April 1 in state Superior Court in Stamford. In a statement Wednesday afternoon, Greenwich Public Schools spokesman Kim Eves said Martineau "no longer works at the ...

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Guilty plea in Stamford bar assault

Rather than take his case to trial, the third and last defendant involved in the stabbing of two men inside a popular Bedford Street nightclub in June 2013 -- leaving one with a fractured skull - has pleaded guilty to assault charges and was sentenced to 10 years in jail. A day before jury selection, Anthony McCoy , 24, of Green Street in Stamford, pleaded guilty Tuesday to two counts of being an accessory to first-degree assault with a weapon, and being a persistent dangerous felony offender.

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Found in Stamford: Do You Recognize This Dog?

He is very scared . He has no microchip We think he is some kind of terrier mix. He is at the at the Stamford Animal Control.

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4th Annual Start-Up Weekend at the Stamford Innovation Center

Hey Stamford! You know that awesome idea you've been talking about? Well, here is your chance to make that dream a reality! It's the 4th Annual Start-up Weekend at the Stamford Innovation Center.

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Jaba the Cat Needs Her Forever Home in Stamford

Jaba must have been terrified to be so suddenly on her own, but we wouldn't let this sweet and sometimes shy girl fall through the cracks. Your bonus for falling in love and bringing Jaba home? A warm and loving kitty who will love to be in your lap.

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Nominations deadline extended in Top Workplaces

... Workplaces section, with winners to be featured in the Connecticut Post , Danbury News -Times, Greenwich Time and Stamford Advocate. Last year, WorkplaceDynamics surveyed more than 10,000 employees anonymously throughout the region to select 45 ...

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Lawmakers To Hear About Delay In Approval Of Lawsuit In Child's Death

... order Vance to report the Angeles claim. That case is pending, and the judge has not ruled. Rep. William Tong, D-Stamford, co-chairman of the judiciary committee, said Tuesday that while he and other committee members are "well aware" of the Athena ...

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Pick one word to describe Connecticut

... Merrill State: Connecticut Word: Maury One of Connecticut's small claims to fame is that the Maury Show films in Stamford, as does the Jerry Springer Show. Photo: Associated Press State: Connecticut Words: McMahon, WWE Linda McMahon has made ...

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'Stonewall Massie' leads Darien into Division I championship

Darien goalie Will Massie. The FCIAC boys hockey championship game between Greenwich High School and Darien High School at Terry Conners Rink in Stamford, Conn., Saturday, March 7, 2015.

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Durable Goods Orders Decline in February

... "Businesses have been extremely cautious,"said Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Amherst Pierpont Securities in Stamford, Connecticut, whose forecast for a 1.5% decrease in durable goods orders was among the closest. "The economy hasn't been ...

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ABG and WWE Launch Tapouta Joint Venture

... massive video-on-demand library, is currently available in more than 170 countries. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai, Munich, and Tokyo. ...

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New Ways of Monitoring Human Rights

The University of Connecticut this week will host the inaugural Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman Conference on Human Rights Practice , bringing together human rights scholars and practitioners from around the world at UConn's Stamford campus to discuss the challenges and opportunities of monitoring human rights abuses in conflict zones around the globe. As part of the conference - scheduled for March 27 - three panels of experts will examine and debate the current methods and technologies used to investigate and monitor human rights violations in conflict-ridden environments.

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Anthony D. Mammone, 52; Stamford Carpenter Who Enjoyed Playing Softball, Street Hockey,

Anthony Dominick Mammone, 52, of Stamford, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Stamford Hospital with his loving family by his side. Tony graduated Stamford High School, Class of '81, where he played football and baseball.

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Doctors Teach Lessons At Stamford Hospital's Mini Medical School Program

Stamford Hospital will once again offer its free weekly Mini Medical School program with the spring semester running from April 8 through May 13. Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Tully Health Center Brace Auditorium, located at 32 Strawberry Hill Court in Stamford. This weekly educational series is free and open to the public.

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Stamford Declares Pothole Week, Asks Residents To Report Problem Roads

... The city has declared March 23-31 Pothole Week and is encouraging residents to call the city to report potholes. STAMFORD, Conn. -- As Mayor David Martin looked on, Stamford workers filled a pothole Tuesday with hot asphalt as the city seeks help in ...

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Across And Down, Crossword Puzzle Tournament Returns To Stamford

STAMFORD, Conn. -- If all goes according to plan, the word for the day for Marc Lanzarotto, senior sales manager for the Stamford Marriott , will be "success."

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Tarrytown Singer Stars In Gilbert And Sullivan's 'Iolanthe'

Linda Mekeel of Shrub Oak stars as the Fairy Queen and John Matilaine of Armonk as the Lord Tololler in the upcoming performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's Iolanthe on April 11 and 18 in the Norwalk Concert Hall. : Tammy Strom of Ridgefield CT, Deborah Connelly of Norwalk, Wendy Falconer of Stamford, Linda Mekeel of Shrub Oak, and Peggy Marchi of Dobbs Ferry are all immortal fairies in the upcoming performance.

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Elmo Weeks: First Tee director seeks long term stability for program

... that can be taught through the game of golf. Golf has been with Krupp from an early age. When she was growing up in Stamford, Conn., her father launched a municipal golf course called Sterling Farms Golf Club that is still in operation. Now in her ...

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Stamford parents warned about man near bus stop

... on two separate occasions got off the bus and were approached by the man. (March 24, 2015 10:31 PM) Parents in Stamford received a letter from Davenport Ridge Elementary School Tuesday regarding a suspicious man who has been spotted near a school ...

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'Jesus Christ Superstar' at Curtain Call

Joey Sanzaro of Pleasantville, N.Y. is playing Judas and Christian Cardozo of Bridgeport has the title role in "Jesus Christ Superstar" at Stamford's Curtain Call. Photo: Contributed Photo A new production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber rock opera, "Jesus Christ Superstar," opens April 3 at Stamford's Curtain Call.

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Stamford mother close to death after beating by son

Timothy Anderson, 42, stands with attorney April Pramer as he is arraigned in State Superior Court in Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, on charges of unlawful restraint, disorderly conduct and two charges of assault. Photo: Lindsay Perry Timothy Anderson, 42, stands with attorney April Pramer as he is arraigned in State Superior Court in Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, on charges of unlawful restraint, disorderly conduct and two charges of assault.

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Still-life tradition celebrated at the Drawing Room Gallery

... this genre) for decades, and I still can't get enough," said Stanley Bielen , a Philadelphia artist who grew up in Stamford, where his mother still lives. Although still-life painting was embraced by artists across Europe, including those in ...

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Ruby B. Adams, 70, Of Norwalk

She is survived by her husband, Walter "Walt" Adams; son Andrico Adams; daughter Jennifer Moreno; one grandson; one granddaughter; four sisters; two brothers; one aunt; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. A service of celebration will take place at noon Thursday at Downer Funeral Home, 31 Stillwater Ave., Stamford, with the Rev.

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Stamford mother close to death after beating by son

Timothy Anderson, 42, stands with attorney April Pramer as he is arraigned in State Superior Court in Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, on charges of unlawful restraint, disorderly conduct and two charges of assault. Photo: Lindsay Perry Timothy Anderson, 42, stands with attorney April Pramer as he is arraigned in State Superior Court in Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, on charges of unlawful restraint, disorderly conduct and two charges of assault.

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