New animal-care clinic books downtown spot
Bond Vet, a full-service veterinary business, opens Wednesday at Main Street site once home to the Westport Library.
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Category: Health
Zoners less than stoked by recreational pot sales plan
One might say a request to change zoning regulations to allow the sale of recreational cannabis here was half-baked.
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Martha Stewart to host fundraiser for Positive Directions
June 1 event at Stewart’s former home on Turkey Hill Road will benefit local counseling nonprofit.
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Unwanted prescription drugs collected Saturday
The free and anonymous program, coordinated by the Police Department, aims to help curb abuse of prescription medications and drug overdoses.
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Health District sees pandemic permit request spike easing … maybe
House renovations and related work seen during the COVID lockdown might be easing.
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‘Canna-business’ wants to add recreational pot sales in Westport
Bluepoint Wellness, which operates a medical marijuana dispensary on Post Road East, is seeking zoning officials’ feedback on the idea — even though “legal weed” sales are banned in town.
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WVEMS names new donor relations director
Ken Roffe, with decades of business experience in senior management, takes on new role for volunteer medical corps.
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Lamont: Cancel state residents’ medical debt
Governor advocating plan that ultimately could lead to retirement of $2 billion in healthcare costs owed by Connecticut residents.
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Tobacco, e-cig sellers pass spot checks on photo ID carding
State inspectors, police find compliance with law’s requirement that buyers show identification during unannounced visits Wednesday, unlike earlier survey for Westport Prevention Coalition.
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After loss, Westport family steps up to support cancer research
Shmaruks donate $50,000, raised via a 2,650-mile hike, to support pancreatic cancer research at Norwalk Hospital.
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Health lectures hosted by Westport Farmers Market
Four-part series in January planned at market’s regular Thursday sessions.
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‘We all need compassion, we also need to show it’
Westport EMT Carol Dixon’s award-winning essay recounts the pivotal role compassion has played in her life — and the lives of others.
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Westport EMS crews: Always ready to answer the call
Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, along with paid emergency medical technicians, comprise one of only two hybrid teams in the state.
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Scarice: Candy-drug incident ‘terrifying sign of the times’
Superintendent discloses no new information about incident that caused students to become violently ill, but emphasized vigilance and education about dangers posed by drugs to youth.
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Long Lots students sickened by drugs mistaken for candy
At least two students became violently ill and had to be hospitalized after consuming drugs found on a school bus, parents tell Board of Education.
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