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Opinion 02/08/11

Greenwich Schools Would Benefit From IB

by Wendy DiChristina   Comment

My three children benefited from the International Baccalaureate program at the elementary level at International School at Dundee, experiencing a fully integrated inquiry-based approach to learning that they still talk about today. After moving up to the middle and high schools, they enjoyed their new schools but noticed the difference in the teaching methodology. We would love ...

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Neighbors 02/08/11

Greenwich Traveler Turns Passion Into Exhibit

by Alexandra Corbett   Comment

Av Rivel has traveled through Egypt, Israel and Turkey, capturing local life through his camera lens. But he didn't expect his passion to ignite such an interest in the Greenwich community. "I enjoy being with ...

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Neighbors 02/08/11

How Is Cell Service in Greenwich?

by Anna Helhoski   Comment

Do you find your calls constantly dropping in Greenwich? Do you know some areas of town where you can't get service at all? If you have a bone to pick, let us know by commenting below or by emailing Anna at ...

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Neighbors 02/08/11

Greenwich Library Hosts Chocolate Tasting

by Anna Helhoski   Comment

If you love chocolate, tour the world of the popular confection Wednesday at the Perrot Memorial Library with noted food writer Francine Segan. 

The author of “Opera Lover’s Cookbook,” Segan is a ...

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News 02/08/11

Carl Schaefer, 101, Pioneer in Records

by Alexandra Corbett   Comment

Carl H. Schaefer, a former Greenwich resident, died on Jan. 31 at the Edgehill Assisted Living Facility in Stamford. He was 101.

Schaefer was born in Leverkusen, Germany, and studied engineering and economics in Cologne, Germany. He moved to the United States with his parents in 1929. Schaefer learned English quickly and began his professional career researching aluminum ...

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News 02/08/11

Stamford Program To Tackle Teen Dating Abuse

by Felicia Hunter   Comment
News 02/07/11

Teen Charged With Setting Library Bathroom Fires

by Anna Helhoski   Comment

A 15-year-old town boy admitting to setting two separate fires in the bathrooms at Greenwich Library after turning himself in to police.

Police had investigated the fires and developed information that the teen was involved. A warrant was issued Jan. 25 on charges of two counts of reckless burning, which is a felony. The teen turned himself in Thursday to police, which ...

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Neighbors 02/07/11

WhIch Super Bowl Ad Is Your Favorite?

by Alexandra Corbett   Comment
Neighbors 02/07/11

Man's Best Friend Stays Close to the Heart

by Joseph Cole   Comments (2)
News 02/07/11

Mark Your Calendars in Greenwich

by Anna Helhoski   Comment

Wednesday

• 8-9:30 a.m.: Greenwich Chamber of Commerce’s New Member Breakfast at Greenwich Bank & Trust, 115 E. Putnam Ave. Call 203-869-3500.

• 7:30 p.m.: Francine Segan, food lecturer and writer, conducts a culinary and historic tour of chocolate at Perrot Memorial Library, 90 Sound Beach Ave. Call ...

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News 02/07/11

Chocolate Lovers Called To Help the Homeless

by Felicia Hunter   Comment

You have to look far and wide to find a person who doesn't like chocolate. Indulging in the yummy treat tops many lists of guilty pleasures.

A delectable selection of chocolate can be enjoyed with abandon ...

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Schools 02/07/11

GHS Alumni Stay Connected

by Alexandra Corbett   Comment

It can be hard to keep up with changing locations and jobs of fellow alumni after graduating from high school. The Greenwich Alliance for Education has partnered with Harris Connect to keep Greenwich High School ...

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Neighbors 02/07/11

African Chef Lives American Dream in Greenwich

by Alexandra Corbett   Comment

From the Ivory Coast in West Africa to Greenwich in western Connecticut: You could say that Francois Kwaku-Dongo is living the American dream. Kwaku-Dongo, executive chef at L'escale, came to the United States to ...

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Neighbors 02/06/11

Take Your Pick of Pizzas in Greenwich

by Alexandra Corbett and Anna Helhoski    Comment
Sports 02/05/11

CNN Concussion Special Features Westport PAL

by Tom Renner    Comment
News 02/05/11

Quinn Discusses the Rise of Digital Media

by Elizabeth Jacoby   Comments (2)

Gary Lishnoff's eyes lit up when Jane Bryant Quinn arrived at Norwalk Community College to be a guest speaker at his Lifetime Learners presentation Thursday. Lishnoff, head of the senior citizens group, has been ...

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Sports 02/05/11

Greens Farms Girls Win 5th Straight

by Tom Renner    Comment
Sports 02/05/11

Chase, Obi Lead Rout by Greens Farms Boys

by Tom Renner    Comment

Dan Chase scored 21 points, one shy of his regional high-scoring average, and Sean Obi recorded his 17th straight game of double-figure points and rebounds as Greens Farms Academy's boys basketball team routed ...

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