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A freelance reporter for community and regional print/online news in CT and NY since 2020. Prior since 2004, worked at Cantata Media (Daily Voice), Hearst Connecticut Media/HAN Network (New Canaan Advertiser) , ALM (Verdict-Search), Fairfield County Community Foundation fellowship (SWRMHB/The Hub), Hearst Connecticut Media (News-Times).

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HOME - The Ridgefield Herald

HOME - The Ridgefield Herald

The Ridgefield Herald welcomes letters to the editor. Opinions expressed are those of the writers. The follow…

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HOME - The Ridgefield Herald

HOME - The Ridgefield Herald

The Ridgefield Herald welcomes letters to the editor. Opinions expressed are those of the writers. The follow…

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Democrats sweep local elections (shared byline) P. 1

Democrats sweep local elections (shared byline) P. 1

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Election Day Primer (P. 3)

Election Day Primer (P. 3)

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Michigan artist Robin Dluzen finds inspiration at Weir Farm (P. 6)

Michigan artist Robin Dluzen finds inspiration at Weir Farm (P. 6)

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Michigan artist Robin Dluzen finds inspiration at Weir Farm (P. 6)

Michigan artist Robin Dluzen finds inspiration at Weir Farm (P. 6)

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In Troop 19, Girls Are Boy Scouts

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By Donna Christopher
| ridgefieldherald.com
Twenty-two local girls have attained the rank of Eagle Scout since tradition got an upgrade in 2019, when the Boy Scouts of America first allowed young women to join its flagship program. Troop 19 was formed in Ridgefield that year, so-named in honor of the 19th Amendment, which was passed by Congress 100 years earlier. Girls now have more options in scouting than ever before.
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Route 123 Railroad Crossing in Norwalk Closed Again for Repairs, CTDOT Says Work to Finish by December

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By Donna Christopher, Bryan Meek, Edward Gaffney, David Muccigrosso
| Nancy On Norwalk
NORWALK, Conn. — A pivotal traffic route at the railroad crossing on 123 that closed in August for repairs has been closed again this week and remained so on Tuesday (Oct. 21). Access to Route 123 from Main Street, just after the off-ramp from Route 7, has been fully closed. The road reopened on Wednesday; however, temporary lane closures and traffic shifts will begin and continue through completion of the project, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation.
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Community arts and events space prepares for preliminary opening in May

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By Donna Christopher
Community arts and events space prepares for preliminary opening in May Granite Church | March 4, 2024 Leaders of the community arts and music venue to be housed in the historic Granite Church at 5 North Main Street in Georgetown continue to fundraise for the renovations to the building ahead of the opening the spring. The venue, which has plans to also house a cafe and offer visual arts and theater, will be re-named The Granite. Read more in the Redding Sentinel Article By Donna Christopher
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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2012 - Reporting-Feature

2012, Excellence in Journalism, Society of Professional Journalists, Connecticut Chapter, "Whatever happened to...years later, he's still half the man he used to be," The News-Times. Reporting-Feature. Second Place.

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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2008 - Arts & Entertainment

Reporting-Feature. Second Place. 2008, Excellence in Journalism, Society of Professional Journalists, Connecticut Chapter, "Sex and the city," The News-Times. Arts & Entertainment.

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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2008 - Feature-Series

First Place. 2008, Excellence in Journalism, Society Of Professional Journalists, Connecticut Chapter, "125th anniversary commemorative issue," The News-Times. Feature-Series. Second Place.

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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2008 - Reporting-Feature

2008, Excellence in Journalism, Society of Professional Journalists, Connecticut Chapter, "Half the man he used to be," The News-Times. Reporting-Feature. First Place.

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Connecticut Press Club

2023 - Web & Social Media, Personal Category

2023 Communications Contest Winner: Genealogical mystery tells unknown family story Award: First Place 2023 Category: Contest in the Web & Social Media, Personal Category

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Who's Who

2025 - Honored Listee
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