Analysis: School board tested by response to soccer team allegations
Aftermath of Staples soccer player’s statement about alleged assault and how officials handled coaches’ contracts triggers questions over Board of Education’s role.
Read MoreShonda Rhimes and Trey Ellis led keynote discussion at Westport’s 19th annual tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday.
Read MoreJan 18, 2025 | Community, Education, Government | 0
First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker and Board of Education Chair Lee Goldstein to review the year past and preview the year ahead.
Read MoreJan 18, 2025 | Community, Environment | 0
Wintry wallop over the coming week prompts emergency response, warming centers to open.
Read MoreJan 17, 2025 | Community, Environment | 2
As wildfires continue to rage in southern California, Jarret Liotta reports on work and life in the all-consuming hellscape.
Read MoreJan 17, 2025 | Community, Government | 0
Compo marina and Longshore maintenance building on Jan. 24 itinerary as board mulls big-ticket proposals.
Read MoreJan 15, 2025 | Arts, Community, Performing | 0
Drag performer Patty Bourrée featured in Feb. 8 program of comedy and music.
Read MoreLocal school district one of several in the state chosen for initiative using artificial intelligence as a learning tool.
Read MoreJan 14, 2025 | Community, Government, Transportation | 0
New bridges slated to be built on Cross Highway over Deadman Brook and Old Road crossing Sasco Creek.
Read MoreJan 14, 2025 | Community, Health, Police & Fire | 0
Certified EMTs interested in joining the emergency medical corps also invited to orientation sessions.
Read MoreJan 14, 2025 | Community, Environment, Government | 1
Changes approved to tighten anti-blight rules, allowing taller grass for ecological reasons and imposing heftier fines.
Read MoreJan 13, 2025 | Community, Environment | 0
Westport native and journalist Jarret Liotta describes surreal scenes as wildfires ravage southern California.
Read MoreSpeakers at Westport Library forum say journalism’s importance to future of democracy is seriously eroded by misinformation and bias spread by social media.
Read MoreJan 12, 2025 | Community, Environment | 0
Westport Astronomical Society to host free Jan. 21 lecture on “Asteroid Occulations.”
Read MoreJan 11, 2025 | Community, Government, Health | 0
Largest donation of $103,000 honors Max Harper, the Staples High School student who died from injuries in a traffic accident last September.
Read MoreJan 9, 2025 | Community, Government, Transportation | 0
The accident-prone junction will become a four-way stop.
Read MoreJan 9, 2025 | Community, Environment, Police & Fire | 0
Animal struggling in iced-over river, south of the Post Road, was able to walk from the scene after being pulled to safety by fire crew Thursday morning.
Read MoreJan 9, 2025 | Community, Government | 0
$7 million cost estimate for new maintenance building, the first feature of Longshore Capital Improvement Plan, hit road bump at Wednesday’s Board of Finance meeting.
Read MoreJan 9, 2025 | Community, Government | 0
Ad hoc citizen group weighs in on controversy over locked walkway gate as town’s $5.6 million plan to rebuild Mill Pond infrastructure moves forward.
Read MoreAs Westport school officials consider imposing a school ban on cellphones. community program will explore how social media influences young minds and strategies for coping.
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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 […]
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 - […]
School is out-so let’s get creative! Spend Election Day at MoCA/CT for a fun-filled morning of art, imagination, and museum exploration! Designed for children ages 5–10, this special one-day Recess […]
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 - […]
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 - […]
Comedy comes to MoCACT as Circle Comedy and Westport Parks & Rec bring you a night of stand-up headlined by Christian Finnegan the sharp-witted comic known for Chappelle's Show, VH1's Best Week Ever, and his Comedy Central specials. Grab your tickets early for a night of big laughs (that also includes Heidi Grandberry) in one […]
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