Darien

Chief Donald Anderson says he’s accomplished more than he ever thought possible and did it without taking a single sick day.

After four decades of service, the Darien police chief is retiring from the force on April 1. Chief Donald Anderson says he’s accomplished more than he ever thought possible and did it without taking a single sick day. “You just don’t see the horizon out in front of you 40 years later, but in reality, it does seem like...

Police have identified the person who died after their car plunged into a river in Darien last week. Investigators said a Nissan Rogue crossed from the eastbound to the westbound lane of Tokeneke Road on Friday around midnight and went off the road near the Rowayton town line. The vehicle then hit fencing and plummeted into the Five Mile River…

One person has died after an SUV went into Five Mile River in Darien, according to police. The two police officers who jumped into the water to pull one of the victims out are being treated at the hospital for injuries and exposure, police said. The report of a vehicle in the water came around midnight. Police said the report…

Hayden Thorsen loved hockey and excelled as a goalie in Darien. The 16-year-old died unexpectedly in May of 2022 and his family is using his passion for hockey to help Hayden’s legacy live on. “When we talk about the shoulder check, it exists because that’s who Hayden was every day of his life,” said Thorsen’s dad Rob. “He’s the...

Hayden Thorsen loved hockey and excelled as a goalie in Darien. The 16-year-old died unexpectedly in May of 2022 and his family is using his passion for hockey to help his legacy live on.

Some Connecticut Wells Fargo customers that need to visit the bank in person will need to make other arrangements starting this Summer. According to a company spokesperson, Wells Fargo has opted to close their Danbury Mill Plain and Darien bank branches, as well as their location at 761 Highland Avenue in Waterbury. The Danbury and Darien branches will close on…

It’s almost time for the 2023 high school spring sports state championships and once again, the Darien High School girls lacrosse team is a contender for the Class LL title. That’s not a surprise. It’s an expectation. “You’re born with a stick,” said Darien senior, Chloe Humphrey. “I mean every day since third grade you just play house lacrosse...

A popular restaurant is closing its only location in Connecticut after nearly 20 years in business. Fondue restaurant The Melting Pot closed its doors in Darien Wednesday until further notice. In a Facebook post, the restaurant said they weren’t able to come to an agreement on a lease renewal. “It has been an honor and privilege to have served the…

Nearly 40 golf carts and mechanical equipment were destroyed in a fire at a country club in Darien Wednesday evening. Crews responded to a structure fire at the Wee Burn Country Club on Hollow Tree Ridge Road at about 4:30 p.m. The fire was reported in a large maintenance shed that contained battery-powered golf carts and equipment. The carts and…

State police said serious injuries are reported after a crash on Interstate North in Darien Monday morning. There are heavy delays.

A 40-year-old New Haven man was killed in a crash on Interstate 95 in Darien early Monday morning. State police said Juan Galo Lliquin-Guisnan, 40, of New Haven, was driving a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LT and hit a guardrail on I-95 North, near exit 12, at 5:01 a.m. Police identified Lliquin-Guisnan from his driver’s license and said he died at…

A picture book is sparking controversy and debate in a Connecticut town after it was included in a second grade class curriculum.