Field hockey team edges rival Darien
Staples field hockey team defeats rival Darien 2-1, improving their record to 9-0. Goaltender Paige Knesich made 14 saves in the big FCIAC battle.
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Author: Doug Weber
RTM rejects environmental approvals of Hamlet
Westport’s Representative Town Meeting overwhelmingly voted to overturn environmental approvals for the Hamlet at Saugatuck development due to procedural mishaps.
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The right leader at the right time for Westport
An opinion piece on the 2025 Westport First Selectman race, highlighting the need for thoughtful leadership and supporting David Rosenwaks as the ideal candidate.
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Watching “Dark Winds: Season 3” with Susan Granger
Susan Granger reviews “Dark Winds: Season 3,” a compelling neo-noir Western crime drama. Robert Redford and George R.R. Martin make cameos.
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Soccer blasts Central 8-1
The Staples boys soccer team returned from a six-day layoff with an 8-1 victory over Bridgeport Central. Josh Whitaker recorded a hat trick, and the team is now 7-2-0 overall, making a move toward a top four league finish. Their next game is the “Gold Game” fundraiser for pediatric cancer research.
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Westport Journal to host First Selectman debate Oct. 16
Westport Journal to host a debate on Oct. 16 with the three candidates for First Selectman: Kevin Christie, Don O’Day, and David Rosenwaks.
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Celebrate Nathan Lane at WCP on Oct. 4
Three-time Tony winner Nathan Lane will be named Artistic Honoree at the Westport Country Playhouse gala on Oct. 4, featuring performances by Broadway stars and honoring Anne Keefe.
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Obituary: William (Bill) Mazo
William (Bill) Mazo, 90, formerly of Westport, passed away peacefully on September 22, at Mozaic Senior Life, surrounded by family. He was the devoted husband of the late Doba Mazo and long-time partner of Lucy Ullmann of Weston.
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Oh brother! Man gives sibling’s name in traffic stop
Bridgeport resident Steven Klein was pulled over for allegedly running a stop sign and made matters worse by giving his brother’s name as his own. This led to charges of criminal impersonation, interfering with an officer, and driving with a revoked license.
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Rotarians to feature state treasurer Erick Russell
The Westport Sunrise Rotary Club invites the public to a meeting featuring guest speaker Erick Russell, the Connecticut State Treasurer. Russell will discuss his work administering pension funds, overseeing state debt, and managing the Connecticut Higher Education Trust, as well as the CT Baby Bonds program.
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Downtown businesses struggling with 2-hour parking limit
Westport’s new 2-hour parking limit in downtown areas is causing frustration for businesses and employees, leading to increased parking tickets.
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Candidates to discuss sustainability, environment at Oct. 6 forum
Westport’s first selectperson candidates will discuss sustainability and the environment at a forum on Oct. 6, presented by Sustainable Westport and Earthplace.
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Watching “Highest 2 Lowest” with Susan Granger
Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest,” a re-imagining of Akira Kurosawa’s “High to Low,” is a disappointing crime thriller, lacking rhythm and depth.
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Preservationists ask town to restore Colonial-era Kings Highway Burial Ground
Preservation advocates Morley Boyd and Wendy Crowther are urging the town of Westport to restore the historic Kings Highway Burial Ground. They highlight neglect, fallen trees, and limited access as challenges to preserving the Colonial-era site, which houses headstones predating the Revolutionary War.
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School board requests supplemental funds for capital projects
The Westport School Board unanimously voted to request an additional $19,590 for design costs of 14 ongoing projects and $217,555 for five new capital projects for the 2026-27 fiscal year. This request reflects a change in process where bids are secured before requesting town funding.
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Westoberfest craft beer fest returns Oct. 4
The Westoberfest Craft Beer and Family Fall Festival is back for its eighth year, bringing together craft beer enthusiasts and families for an afternoon full of beer, music and activities.
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Applications for help with heating bills accepted as of Oct. 1
Westport residents can apply for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) starting Oct. 1, 2025, to help with winter heating bills. Income-eligible households can contact Human Services to apply.
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Field hockey team wins a pair at national invitational
The Staples field hockey team had a successful weekend at the Max High School National Invitational, defeating Kingsway Regional High and First Colonial High.
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Opinion: Saugatuck reconsidered
Westport’s Larry Weisman shares his opinion on the Saugatuck development. He argues that the Alliance for Saugatuck’s confrontational rhetoric has become counter-productive and calls for all parties—the Alliance, the P&Z, and the developer—to work together to achieve the best results for Westport, avoiding a potential 8-30g project.
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MoCA/CT celebrates “Endless Summer”
MoCA/CT hosted “Endless Summer” fundraiser, bringing together art enthusiasts to support the museum’s outreach.
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Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs 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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Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs 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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Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs 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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Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs 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 […]
$25 -
Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs 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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Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs 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 […]
$25 -
Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs 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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Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs 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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Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs 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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Always… Patsy Cline
Music Theatre of Connecticut 509 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut, United StatesNovember 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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Prize-winning pianist Anthony Ratinov at Weston Library Nov. 8
Weston Public Library 56 Norfield Rd., Weston, CT, United StatesPrize 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 […]
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Benedict Arnold: CT’s Conflicted Traitor
Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Fairfield 1147 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield, CT, United StatesBenedict 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 […]
Free
Location
Westport, US
11:46 am,
November 8, 2026
57°F
clear sky
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