Irene G. D’Amico, beloved wife of Peter J. D’Amico for 60 years, passed away peacefully on Jan. 2, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born in Ystad, Sweden, and launched her own interior decorating store, Irene Decorating, in Westport.
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Staples girls basketball defeated visiting New Canaan 51-20 on Tuesday. The Wreckers improved to 4-0, winning all games by double digits.
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The Westport Planning and Zoning Commission continued a public hearing on offsite affordable housing and unanimously approved new Coastal Area Regulations.
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Historic District Commission and Architectural Review Board approve plans for new downtown businesses Yuzu and Compass with specific conditions.
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Marjorie Corliss Dunham, 89, died peacefully Jan. 2, 2026. Beloved wife, mother, Westport civic leader, educator, and banker.
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A new Federal agreement with drug manufacturers will lower the cost and expand coverage for GLP-1 medications, bringing relief to Westport residents.
Sponsored by Nuvance Health.
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John B. Allen, a beloved Westport resident, passed away on Jan. 2, 2026. He was a committed Catholic, Notre Dame graduate, accomplished lawyer and loving father.
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Susan Granger gives James Cameron’s ambitious new film, Avatar: Fire and Ash, a spectacularly awesome 8 on the Granger Gauge of 1 to 10.
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The Representative Town Meeting will vote on a $275,000 settlement to end the Hook’d On The Sound concession lease. A CMDA decision is postponed.
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Westport resident Werner Liepolt launches a petition for federal oversight of the Cribari Bridge project, demanding public input.
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The Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts presented an eclectic season of 69 shows, featuring acts like Tedeschi Trucks Band and Artemis.
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The Staples Girls Track and Field team had standout performances at the Apple Bank Hispanic Games, with Sarah Bogdan and Ellie Ferraro setting new school records.
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Local photographer Lesley Vincent exhibits photos of New England seaside towns at Westport Book Shop. Reception Friday evening, Jan. 16, 2026.
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During the week of Dec. 15-19, 10 properties sold for a total of $24.1 million, including properties on Blue Ribbon Drive, Burr Farms Road (shown), Canal Road, Hillspoint Road, Minard Drive, Morningside Lane, Partrick Road, Riverside Ave., Sniffen Road and Valley Road.
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A 30-year-old Norwalk man, William Ayles, is due at court in February on a slew of charges, including credit card fraud.
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Owners of long-time Westport restaurants share their secrets to success: consistency, high-quality food, and owner presence.
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Westport Scout Troops 39 and 139 are hosting their annual Christmas tree collection. They will pick up trees on Jan. 10, and donate the chips to the Town of Westport.
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Farm To People, an online farmers market delivery service, is expanding Westport and four other Connecticut towns.
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The Coalition for Westport recommends solutions to improve safety, sustainability, and long-term planning outcomes for the Town of Westport community.
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Don’t miss two-time Tony Award Winner Judith Ivey in Charlotte Booker’s new comedy, The Pancake Club, at the Westport Country Playhouse’s Script in Hand series.
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As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
Connecticut’s female-centered story festival established in 2024, is thrilled to announce its third year of storytelling by creators from around the globe. StoryFest will feature short narrative, documentary, and experimental […]
Westport Country Playhouse stages the world premiere of “Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley,” written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Emily Mann, October 20 - […]
November 6 - 22, 2026 ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE Written by Ted Swindley Always…Patsy Cline is more than a musical tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 […]
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