New Canaan News

That's one of the goals of a new technology initiative by New Canaan Public Schools, which increases mobile device use in all levels, starting in the elementary schools, Director of Digital Learning Robert Miller told the Board of Education Monday.

A man attempted to use a fraudulent prescription to buy oxycodone at Walgreens, 36 Pine St., New Canaan police said.

Twelve days after a jury convicted J. Michael Farren of the attempted murder of his wife in their $4.5 million mansion over four years ago, Farren was released from custody until his sentencing in September.

J. Michael Farren, former White House attorney, hides behind a box of his belongings as he leaves State Superior Court in Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, on $1 million bond.

The New Canaan YMCA recently launched Togetherhood, a community service program.

A New Canaan Public Works employee suffered serious injuries when he was struck by a car while spray painting the intersection of New Norwalk Road and East Avenue on Wednesday morning, according to police.

The New Canaan Preservation Alliance would like to apply to have Waveny House listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

New Canaan's Kathy Salvo realized the benefits yoga could have on cancer survivors long before it became mainstream.

Summer Theatre of New Canaan's Junior Company and staff prepare for the free performance of "Hairspray Jr." on Friday, July 25. Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed Summer Theatre of New Canaan 's Junior Company will perform "Hairspray Jr." at 4 p.m. Friday, July 25, in the open-air tent theater at Waveny Park.

New Canaan police are searching for a suspect in the theft of a wallet at Dunkin' Donuts, 88 Elm St., New Canaan, Conn., July 15, 2014.

A Weeburn Drive resident reported July 20 that someone opened a credit card under his name, New Canaan police said.

A police officer reported that as he was driving on Silvermine Road on Sunday he saw a car turn right onto Route 123 and head northbound - in the southbound lane.

An observant employee at Walgreen's in New Canaan alerted police Monday to an attempt at fraudulently buying gift cards, resulting in the arrests of three young South Carolina people, police said.

A 17-year-old East Avenue resident had her identity stolen after receiving a fraudulent text message, according to New Canaan police.

The YWCA Darien/Norwalk would like to extend sincere gratitude to everyone who made the 10th anniversary of the Push-n-Pull Parade a success.

Elliott L. Maynes, 23, of 283 Buttery Road, New Canaan, was arrested July 15 on charges of second-degree possession of child pornography and violation of probation.

A selection of the fresh fruits and vegetables are available from vendors at the Darien Farmer's Market.

Melissa Lindsay, left, and Jill Saunders, partners in Pimlico, a home furnishing and accessory shop at 48 Elm St., said the fair and sidewalk sale is an important part of the community and also important for their business.

Swimmers primed at water's edge for a heat in the Westport Weston Family Y's 36th annual Point-to-Point swim Sunday morning at Compo Beach.

The New Canaan "School of Rock" band vocalists Addie Teolis and Ben Teolis sing at the annual New Canaan Village Fair & Sidewalk Sale, New Canaan, CT Saturday, July, 19th, 2014.