Saugatuck rowers make a splash in national youth event
Teams from the Westport-based club bring home honors, including a national championship.
Read MoreTeams from the Westport-based club bring home honors, including a national championship.
Read MoreJun 15, 2023 | Community, Environment | 0
Giant neon arc brightens skies in aftermath of Wednesday’s storm.
Read MoreBoard of Education cites 27 retirees for decades of service to the town’s school district.
Read MoreJun 14, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
Melissa Bike, who has college degrees in criminal justice and emergency management, sworn in Wednesday.
Read MoreThe “Great Duck Race,” sponsored June 24 by the Westport Sunrise Rotary Club, offers raffle tickets for chances on the speediest rubber duckies.
Read MoreJun 14, 2023 | Community, Environment | 0
Wakeman Town Farm hosting sessions for visitors to play with baby Nigerian dwarf goats in its menagerie.
Read MoreGraduates saluted at Tuesday commencement for overcoming challenges posed by the pandemic and achieving record honors for academics, athletics and the arts.
Read MoreScenes from the high school’s 136th commencement Tuesday evening.
Read MoreJun 13, 2023 | Community, Police & Fire | 0
Popular four-day event at Westport Woman’s Club means many pedestrians and potential traffic congestion in Imperial Avenue area, police advise.
Read MoreJun 13, 2023 | Education, Government | 0
The school superintendent, Westport’s highest-paid public employee, will earn a $312,000 salary under new pact running to June 2026.
Read MoreFreshman legislator says she supported the bill because it should help “us to take meaningful steps forward on our state’s housing issues without compromising the authority of local municipalities.”
Read MoreThe arts and cultural group plans an online auction and tag sale of items from its Weston Road home, graced by a giant beech tree, as the property’s sale becomes final at the end of June.
Read MoreJun 12, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
Suspect faces three charges in connection with incident last December, police said.
Read MoreWreckers boys team wins second state championship in a row, crushing Fairfield Prep 13-6 in tourney finale Sunday.
Read MoreAfter facing Board of Education questions, it was learned a grant to Staples High School’s IDEA Club falls below the threshold requiring officials’ approval.
Read MoreJun 11, 2023 | Community, Government | 0
Licenses for all canines, required for a new year starting July 1, can be obtained from the Town Clerk’s Office.
Read MoreJun 11, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
New Yorker ordered high-end liquor, with credit cards not his own, from a Westport liquor store to be delivered to his nearby parked car, police said.
Read MoreFairfield Warde claims second straight championship, edging the Wreckers in 10-inning thriller Saturday.
Read MoreKercher, Birns capture championship with “tour de force” performance.
Read MoreJun 10, 2023 | Government, Politics | 0
President scheduled to attend gathering organized by gun-control activists.
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To celebrate the special display of The Culper Ring: The Spies of George Washington at the Fairfield Public Library, join artist Kirk Manley to discover his process of creating artwork for the exhibit and the accompanying original graphic novel. Follow his journey from researching the American Revolution to creating pages from concept roughs to inking […]
G. Love, Donavon Frankenreiter, and Moon Taxi are hitting the road for a special run of shows at some of our favorite outdoor venues across the U.S. Each night includes a full set from Moon Taxi, followed by a one-of-a-kind song-trading set from Donavon & G. Love — backed by Moon Taxi — where we’re […]
Please join us for this important talk presented by Internal Medicine physician Dr. Kirsten Ek, MD, FACP. Dr. Ek will provide a physician’s perspective on the urgent issue of our heating planet, discussing the serious implications of failing to protect our atmosphere and how it will ultimately impact our health. Presented in partnership with Sustainable […]
Son Little’s live show brings his music into a different kind of clarity- raw, expressive, and always evolving. Whether solo or with a full band, he moves fluidly between deep grooves, stripped-down intimacy, and moments that feel completely improvised yet emotionally precise. It’s a performance style shaped by instinct and connection, grounded in the richness […]
MoCACT presents Looking for History, featuring three artists, Rick Shaefer, Ellen Harvey, and Michael Borders—each presented in their own dedicated gallery space at varying intervals over the course of the exhibition from June 25 to November 15, 2026. In recognition of the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026, the Museum invites visitors into distinct yet […]
Miss Tutti and The Fruity Band is a musical project celebrating themes of confidence, inclusivity, and LGBTQ+ representation for kids and families of all-ages. Their upbeat retro-pop tunes are co-produced by music educator Gracie Nash and 2-time GRAMMY/TONY Award winner Charlie Rosen. Think Mr. Rogers meets The Monkees! Get ready to sing and dance along […]
Date: Friday, June 26 - Sunday, June 28, 2026 Time: During regular business hours Where: Westport-wide | Event Hub: Downtown Westport (Main Street, Church Lane, Elm Street, and Post Road) The Westport Downtown Association's annual Sidewalk Sale returns to downtown Westport on Friday through Sunday, June 26-28, 2026. One of the most anticipated shopping events […]
In a harmonious union, singer-songwriters Zella Day and Jesse Woods come together to reveal their highly anticipated collaboration, “Chaparelle”. Esteemed for their exceptional vocal prowess and celebrated contributions to their distinct genres, Zella and Jesse craft a musical tapestry that harkens back to legendary duets of icons like George and Tammy or Gram and Emmylou. […]
Date: Friday, June 26 - Sunday, June 28, 2026 Time: During regular business hours Where: Westport-wide | Event Hub: Downtown Westport (Main Street, Church Lane, Elm Street, and Post Road) The Westport Downtown Association's annual Sidewalk Sale returns to downtown Westport on Friday through Sunday, June 26-28, 2026. One of the most anticipated shopping events […]
Your child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! Whether your child is an experienced artist or just looking to have fun, our multi-media classes offer a creative space to explore new techniques and expression through art. Each session is designed to be fun, interactive, and […]
As the landscape has changed in Connecticut so have the wildlife populations that depend on the land for habitat. This presentation describes the history of Connecticut’s landscapes and the impact of those changes on wildlife populations. Master Wildlife Conservationist, Ginny Apple, from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, will include a brief natural […]
Los Angeles-based instrumental supergroup Circles Around The Sun is a contemporary instrumental rock band, initially formed in 2015, when Justin Kreutzmann, son of Grateful Dead drummer Bill, invited founder Neal Casal to compose the intermission music for the Dead’s “Fare Thee Well” concerts. As those shows celebrated the band’s 50th anniversary, Circles Around The Sun’s […]
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