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Artist Sheila Mancini Displays Works At Pound Ridge Library Artist Sheila Mancini Displays Works At Pound Ridge Library
Artist Sheila Mancini Displays Works At Pound Ridge Library POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- The Pound Ridge Library will host an exhibit of artworks by Sheila Mancini, of Westport, Conn., from Aug. 29 to Oct. 10 in the library's Schaffner Room. Mancini works in textural mixed medium, watercolors, acrylics and collage. She has been a resident of Westport for over 50 years and has a passion for art through the discovery of new mediums and the exploration of new artistic techniques.

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Lifestyle
Lilly's In White Plains Earns 'Good' Rating From New York Times Lilly's In White Plains Earns 'Good' Rating From New York Times
Lilly's In White Plains Earns 'Good' Rating From New York Times WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A New York Times restaurant reviewer has given a "good" rating to Lilly's on Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains.  The restaurant was praised for its adult ambiance and attractive interior in the Times review.  Lilly's also earned kudos for its menu, which highlighted fresh ingredients in its signature dishes, according to The Times.  To read the full review, click here.

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Sports
Irish, English Soccer Players Enjoy Westchester Visit Irish, English Soccer Players Enjoy Westchester Visit
Irish, English Soccer Players Enjoy Westchester Visit OSSINING, N.Y. -- Siobhan Kennedy and Rishy Vasishta traveled from their homes in Ireland and England to spend the summer coaching young soccer players in communities across the U.S., and the week they spent in Ossining has proved to be one of their favorites.  They told Ossining Mayor Victoria Gearity, "The people in the community are so nice ... the sunsets are beautiful. ... I'm definitely coming back." Councilwoman Kim Jeffrey and her family hosted the coaches, providing them with a welcoming home and an insider's view into Ossining. Participants in the Ossining AYSO program repo…

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Neighbors
NR Future Talks About Plans For New Rochelle Events NR Future Talks About Plans For New Rochelle Events
NR Future Talks About Plans For New Rochelle Events NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- NR Future discussed the implementation of two major upcoming events scheduled to take place in downtown New Rochelle, PopRocs and the New Rochelle Street Fair, at its August meeting.  Benjamin Kent spoke about the Living Room: Theater that will be constructed at the first PopRocs on Wednesday. The organizer of PopRocs, Sandro Oré, gave an overview of the event. Theresa Kump Leghorn gave a brief overview of the New Rochelle Council on the Arts’ ArtsFest. PopRocs is on the third Wednesday of every month from August to November from 5-9 p.m., and the New Rochell…

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Obituaries
Ruth Voorhees Warm, 86, Longtime Darien Resident Ruth Voorhees Warm, 86, Longtime Darien Resident
Ruth Voorhees Warm, 86, Longtime Darien Resident DARIEN, Conn. -- Ruth Voorhees Warm, a longtime Darien resident, died Friday, Aug. 14, at Stamford Hospital. She was 86. She was born to the late Clarence Merwin Voorhees and Helen Griswald Albrecht in Stamford on Aug. 26, 1928. She graduated from Darien High school in 1946. She then worked at Best & Co. and Stolers in Noroton Heights. In addition to her work, she was a homemaker and member of St Luke's Parish, the Darien Senior Center and the 60 Plus Club, all in Darien. She was also a member of Eastern Star. She took pride in her cooking, going on summer vacations to Wildwood, …

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Obituaries
Edward Charles Berndt Jr., 91, Of Norwalk Edward Charles Berndt Jr., 91, Of Norwalk
Edward Charles Berndt Jr., 91, Of Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- Edward Charles Berndt Jr., 91, of Norwalk, died Saturday, Aug. 15. He was born Oct. 6, 1923, in Norwalk to the late Edward C. Berndt Sr. and Jessie (Jennings) Berndt.   He was married to Barbara (Rogers) Berndt for 58 years. After graduating from Norwalk High School and attaining his BS. in electrical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, he served in the Navy during World War II. While working as an elevator inspector for Otis Elevator in New York City, he earned his MBA from Columbia University at night. In 1952, he began his career at PerkinElmer, …

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News
Eversource Conducts Helicopter Surveillance Across Fairfield County Eversource Conducts Helicopter Surveillance Across Fairfield County
Eversource Conducts Helicopter Surveillance Across Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Eversource is conducting aerial inspections of high-voltage electrical equipment on rights of way throughout Connecticut this week, including Fairfield County. This semiannual inspection is part of the company’s effort to provide reliable electric service. The work involves the use of a helicopter equipped with heat-sensing, infrared scanning technology that can detect potential equipment issues before they occur. “Well over a million customers in Connecticut depend on us for reliable electric service to power their day-to-day lives,” said Steve Gilkey, vice pr…

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News
Target Posts Stronger-Than-Expected Earnings Target Posts Stronger-Than-Expected Earnings
Target Posts Stronger-Than-Expected Earnings PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Target Corp. has reported stronger earnings than expected for the second quarter, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. Target is predicting earning for the year to be in the range of $4.60 to $4.75 per share instead of the previously forecast range of $4.50-$4.65, the Journal reported.  Target's shares have increased in value by 5.8 percent for the year, according to the Journal.  To read the full story, click here.

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FDA Approves Pill To Enhance Women's Sexual Desire FDA Approves Pill To Enhance Women's Sexual Desire
FDA Approves Pill To Enhance Women's Sexual Desire FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Women could soon have a prescription drug to enhance their sexual desire, according to a report in The New York Times.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which had been accused of sexual bias for approving drugs to enhance male libido while ignoring women, on Tuesday approved the drug Addyi, developed by Sprout Pharmaceuticals, The Times reported.  A group called Even the Score had lobbied the FDA to approve such a drug for women, according to The Times.  To read the full article, click here. 

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Politics
Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Wants Supporters To Swear Off Oreos Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Wants Supporters To Swear Off Oreos
Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Wants Supporters To Swear Off Oreos WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who owns an estate in Bedford, has vowed not to eat Oreo cookies again, according to a report in The Daily Meal.  Trump was reacting to a report that Mondelez International, which owns Oreo maker Nabisco, will close its plant in Chicago and move operations to Mexico, The Daily Meal reported.  Trump, the billionaire developer and casino owner whose Greenwich, Conn., estate is on the market, also asked his supporters to swear off Oreos, according to The Daily Meal. To read the full story, click here.

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