Sandra Diamond Fox

1 week ago | darientimes.com | Jarrod Wardwell |Richard Chumney |Sandra Diamond Fox |Paul Hughes

Protesters have started to hit the streets across Connecticut and the United States in a day of nationwide protests against President Donald Trump and what organizers describe as authoritarian actions. More than 30 towns and cities in the state will join the "No Kings" protests against Trump's executive actions since returning to office in January, according to the national website for the protests.

3 weeks ago | newstimes.com | Sandra Diamond Fox

BROOKFIELD — In addition to all the new construction and new businesses in town, there is more cooking in the town of Brookfield. That's because the town is also holding its first restaurant week. Brookfield Restaurant Week will take place from June 12 to June 21, according to the the event's website. Each participating restaurant is featuring special menus and promotions.

3 weeks ago | newstimes.com | Sandra Diamond Fox

BROOKFIELD — This fall, more baseball and softball games can be played on the town's athletic fields, thanks to a $545,000 state grant awarded to Brookfield. The grant from the state’s Small Town Economic Assistance Program, which was announced Wednesday, will go toward a multi-million dollar project to add lighting and install artificial turf on both the baseball and softball fields, said Greg Dembowski, Brookfield's economic development manager.

3 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Sandra Diamond Fox

To be awarded a presidential scholarship, seniors need a 3.7 GPA or higher, Brooks said, after the visit. Presidential scholarships cover tuition fees, room and board, and books. "We do introduce students to many varying colleges, but this was exciting to have the college right here, with the president and other elevated officials, to talk to students," said Lynne Moore, principal of Norwalk High School. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It's what people dream of.

3 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Sandra Diamond Fox

RIDGEFIELD - While most school psychologists work with students individually, Jeffrey Lovelace, who fills that role at Veterans Park Elementary School, goes above and beyond that. In addition to holding private sessions with some students, Lovelace also gives weekly wellness lessons throughout the school, one grade at a time. Article continues below this adThat is one of the reasons that Lovelace, 42, was named Teacher of the Year for the Ridgefield Public Schools.