Tom Renner

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No one knows local sports quite like Tom Renner, The Daily Voice's Sports Editor. For 22 years, he covered the field for The Stamford Advocate. He's been in Fairfield County since 1987.

Tom was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Greenwich, CT
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Summer Turns To Gold For Greenwich Rower Galen Hughes Summer Turns To Gold For Greenwich Rower Galen Hughes Summer Turns To Gold For Greenwich Rower Galen Hughes
Summer Turns To Gold For Greenwich Rower Galen Hughes GREENWICH, Conn. – Like many recent high school graduates, Greenwich’s Galen Hughes spent her summer working. The difference is the June graduate of Greenwich Academy picked up a gold medal instead of paychecks. Hughes won gold with the U.S. Women’s Four at the World Rowing Junior Championships earlier this month in Lithuania. After finishing second to Germany in its first race, the U.S. crew coached by Liz Trond of Norwalk’s Connecticut Boat Club improved vastly in the final. Hughes and her teammates flew past the Germans and won by .38 seconds over Italy. Germany finished third. “After …

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by Tom Renner
Darien, CT
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Darien Chamber Reminds Shoppers Of Tax Free Week Darien Chamber Reminds Shoppers Of Tax Free Week Darien Chamber Reminds Shoppers Of Tax Free Week
Darien Chamber Reminds Shoppers Of Tax Free Week DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien Chamber of Commerce reminds back-to-school shoppers that Tax Free Week in Connecticut runs through Saturday. Shoppers can enjoy tax-free shopping for clothes and shoes at the 45 shops in Darien that are members of the Chamber of Commerce. Shoppers do not pay the 6.35 percent sales tax on clothing and footwear that costs less than $300. For more information, visit the Darien Chamber of Commerce website.

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by Tom Renner
Stamford, CT
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Bobby Valentine Likes What He Sees In Westport Players Bobby Valentine Likes What He Sees In Westport Players Bobby Valentine Likes What He Sees In Westport Players
Bobby Valentine Likes What He Sees In Westport Players STAMFORD, Conn. – Bobby Valentine loves the way Westport is embracing its appearance in the Little League World Series. “It looks like they are Little League players who are really enjoying it,’’ said Valentine, now the athletic director at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield. “They are right in the moment, and it looks like they’re having a lot of fun. More than wins and losses, it’s all about having fun. They have the smiles when the smiles are called for. It looks like they’re having a tremendous experience.” Valentine, the former manager of the Red Sox and Mets, covered the Little Le…

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by Tom Renner
Westport, CT
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Westport Meets California Wednesday At World Series Westport Meets California Wednesday At World Series Westport Meets California Wednesday At World Series
Westport Meets California Wednesday At World Series WESTPORT, Conn. – Westport Little League needs one more victory to play for the championship of the United States. Westport plays Chula Vista, Calif., on Wednesday at 8 p.m. in a battle between the only two undefeated U.S. teams left in the tournament. The game will be televised on ESPN. The winner advances to Saturday’s championship game. The loser plays on Thursday, and would need to win that game to play in Saturday’s game. Westport, 20-0 this summer, has defeated Nashville, Tenn., and Sammamish, Wash. in its first two games at the World Series. Sunday’s win over Washington, a 9-7 slug…

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by Tom Renner
Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Community College Holds Walk-In Advising, Registration Norwalk Community College Holds Walk-In Advising, Registration Norwalk Community College Holds Walk-In Advising, Registration
Norwalk Community College Holds Walk-In Advising, Registration NORWALK, Conn. --  Norwalk Community College will hold a walk-in advising and registration session on Wednesday, from 3-6 p.m. in the East Campus Atrium.    Students can meet with an adviser and choose courses. Fall classes begin Sept. 4. For more information, contact the Counseling Office at 203-857-7033 or admissions at 203-857-7068. Students can also visits www.norwalk.edu.

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by Tom Renner
Norwalk, CT
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Stamford Professor Finds IDEAL Job With University of Bridgeport Stamford Professor Finds IDEAL Job With University of Bridgeport Stamford Professor Finds IDEAL Job With University of Bridgeport
Stamford Professor Finds Ideal Job With University of Bridgeport STAMFORD, Conn. – MaryAnn Gardner found her passion for teaching early in her career. The enjoyment she finds teaching students in the University of Bridgeport’s IDEAL Program adds to her enthusiasm. “I immediately enjoyed it,’’ said Gardner, who teaches psychology and human service courses. She started teaching at Bridgeport two years ago and is an adjunct professor in the university’s Stamford branch. “I think the environment is so friendly and warm, and it helps students who are returning or who are coming in for the first time. I think it’s so important that you find a school like the U…

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Danbury, CT
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Danbury Pageant Contestant Also Finds Beauty In Hockey Danbury Pageant Contestant Also Finds Beauty In Hockey Danbury Pageant Contestant Also Finds Beauty In Hockey
Danbury Pageant Contestant Also Finds Beauty In Hockey DANBURY, Conn. – Danbury’s Ashley Leach believes her experience in beauty pageants helped launch her career as a hockey commentator. Now, the trick for the rising senior at Western Connecticut State University is to juggle her education, job and pageantry contests and make them all fit into a crowded life puzzle. “I saw the schedule for my job this fall and it’s going to be pretty hectic,’’ said Leach, who landed a job in May as a broadcaster for Gotta Love CT Hockey. “Every Saturday and Sunday I’m going to have to be at a rink. I’m going to try to make it work with the pageants. But if I…

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by Tom Renner
Stamford, CT
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Stamford's '83 Little League World Series Team Roots For Westport Stamford's '83 Little League World Series Team Roots For Westport Stamford's '83 Little League World Series Team Roots For Westport
Stamford's '83 Little League World Series Team Roots For Westport STAMFORD, Conn. – Players from the Stamford American Little League team of 1983 have advice and encouragement for the Westport team competing in the Little League World Series. After all, they’ve been there, done that. “I hope these kids can embrace the entire experience,’’ said Brian Mayglothling, an outfielder on Stamford team. “Just go out, play great baseball and have fun doing it.” “To me these kids don’t have to win, they’ve won already just by getting there,’’ said Tom Piersa, a pitcher. “It’s a huge accomplishment. You’d love to see the team from Westport win. I’m rooting for them…

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by Tom Renner
Rye, NY
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Michael Rackenberg Joins Houlihan Lawrence In Rye Michael Rackenberg Joins Houlihan Lawrence In Rye Michael Rackenberg Joins Houlihan Lawrence In Rye
Michael Rackenberg Joins Houlihan Lawrence In Rye RYE, N.Y. – Houlihan Lawrence announced the addition of Michael Rackenberg as the newest Licensed Salesperson to its Commercial Real Estate Group. He will be based in Rye. In addition to advising clients on commercial sales and leasing, Rackenberg has a specialized focus on assisting buyers looking to use retirement funds for commercial investments. Rackenberg comes to Houlihan Lawrence with extensive experience in telecommunications and consulting. Rackenberg previously held multiple positions at Allegiance Telecom, Inc., where he managed a large team, conducted trainings and focused o…

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by Tom Renner
Norwalk, CT
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Set Up Space To Help Norwalk Students Study Efficiently Set Up Space To Help Norwalk Students Study Efficiently Set Up Space To Help Norwalk Students Study Efficiently
Set Up Space To Help Norwalk Students Study Efficiently FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. and WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Where does your student do his or her homework? Kitchen table, bedroom floor, on the sofa in front of the TV, or does it change daily? Having a dedicated study space can help students focus and work more efficiently. This summer, take time to prepare for the school year by setting up a study space for your student. First, scope out the space. It doesn’t have to be large; it just has to work well for your student’s needs. Find a corner of a room that can accommodate a small desk. It can even be your kitchen table; allow your student t…

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