Westport EMS’s Patrick Riddle promoted to deputy director
Patrick Riddle, with over two decades of experience, is now deputy director of Westport EMS, bringing extensive operational and clinical expertise.
Read MoreOct 29, 2025 | Police & Fire | 0
Patrick Riddle, with over two decades of experience, is now deputy director of Westport EMS, bringing extensive operational and clinical expertise.
Read MoreOct 29, 2025 | Election '25, Opinion, Politics | 0
Christina Torres and Natasha D. Untracht endorse Abby Tolan for the Board of Education.
Read MoreBalducci’s, the upscale market at 1385 Post Road East in Westport, will close by the end of February.
Read MoreOct 29, 2025 | Education, Government | 0
A recent climate and culture survey in Westport highlights differing views among students, parents, and teachers on how much kids like school.
Read MoreOct 28, 2025 | Election '25, Opinion, Politics | 2
Westport is governed under a charter system with power divided between the Representative Town Meeting (RTM) and the Board of Selectmen.
Read MoreOct 28, 2025 | Police & Fire | 1
Westport police arrested a teen and three juveniles after stopping them in a stolen Toyota Scion, where officers found a “ghost gun” that held a live round.
Read MoreOct 28, 2025 | Obituaries | 0
Stephen M. Haffner, 75, of Westport, passed away on Sunday, October 26. He was a devoted and loving father.
Read MoreSusan Granger reviews Luca Guadagnino’s “After the Hunt,” a cryptic drama set on the Yale campus, revolving around two professors and a grad student.
Read MoreOct 28, 2025 | Election '25, Opinion, Politics | 0
As parents and deeply involved residents, we wholeheartedly endorse Jodi Harris and Stephen Shackelford for the Westport Board of Education. They bring experience and commitment to our schools.
Read MoreOct 28, 2025 | Government, Real Estate | 2
Westport’s Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously rejected a development plan at 125 Riverside Avenue, citing concerns over a historic 1756 saltbox.
Read MoreOct 28, 2025 | Arts, Community, Performing | 0
The Spadtastics brings the Grateful Dead back to life with two full sets at The Westport Library on Nov. 8.
Read MoreOct 28, 2025 | Election '25, Opinion, Politics | 0
Westport thrives when good planning meets fresh ideas. Craig Schiavone, is the ideal candidate for P&Z.
Read MoreStaples boys soccer team secures the FCIAC championship title with a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Greenwich, ending a 15-year drought
Read MoreOct 28, 2025 | Community, Police & Fire | 0
Westport is gearing up for its annual Halloween parade on Wednesday, with trick-or-treating set for Friday. The town and police department offer safety advice for everyone.
Read MoreA three-hour presentation on AI’s potential impact on the Westport school district received enthusiastic feedback, with some reservations.
Read MoreStaples High runner Oliver Samuel captured the Class LL state cross country championship at Wickham Park in Manchester on Saturday.
Read MoreAn opinion from Westporter Rosa Balestrino argues for prioritizing special education in Westport, highlighting its benefits for all students and the community’s future.
Read MoreDiscover key information about brain aneurysms, including risk factors like high blood pressure, symptoms, and available treatments.
Sponsored by Nuvance Health.
Read MoreOct 27, 2025 | Community, Government | 0
he Department of Public Works announced the annual curbside leaf collection starts Nov. 3. Leaves in biodegradable bags must be curbside by Dec. 1.
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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 […]
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Prize winning pianist at Weston Library November 8 The Friends of the Weston Library are honored to welcome prize-winning pianist Anthony Ratinov in the first concert of our 2026-27 Sunday Soundcapes concert series. On November 8 at 4 pm Mr. Ratinov will introduce our new Estonia grand piano to the public, with a preview of […]
Benedict Arnold’s name is synonymous with being a traitor. At an important point in the Revolutionary War, he orchestrated the handover of top-secret plans about the Patriots’ most important fort, West Point, to British spy John Andre. The plot unraveled; otherwise, the outcome of the fight for independence may have had a different ending. Before […]
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