Warning: ‘Rainbow fentanyl’ is no treat
Westport health and school officials say colorful fentanyl pills, which can prove deadly, are being more widely circulated and could be confused with Halloween candies.
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Category: Health
‘Recovery Celebration’ planned Sunday at Westport Library
The annual event is organized by Liberation Programs to support people in recovery from substance abuse.
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COVID booster vaccination clinic goes forward Wednesday
The Westport clinic, postponed because Aspetuck Health District officials did not expect new bivalent vaccines to arrive in time, will now take place Wednesday as initially planned.
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COVID booster Q&A: Who, what and where
UPDATE: A Westport vaccination clinic, initially postponed over concerns the vaccines would not arrive in time, will now go forward as planned Wednesday.
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Training session in use of opioid antidote drug set Aug. 31
Free program, sponsored for the community by Positive Directions, will take place in the Westport Library.
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Limited supply of monkeypox vaccine available as virus spreads
Several Westport area healthcare providers allotted vaccine to inoculate people at greatest risk according to criteria set by public health officials.
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Big rate hikes proposed for state insurance plans face hearing
Monday hearing set for proposed increases that could boost costs an average 20.4 percent for next year’s individual health plans.
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UPDATE: Back in the Swim Wednesday at Westport Beaches
Swimming ban lifted Wednesday, as temperatures spike and the heat index is expected to register at more than 100 degrees.
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Hot, Hot, Hot! Week-Long Heat Wave Rolling In
Officials urge caution during siege of 90-plus temperatures, with the heat index cracking triple digits.
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Cocktails and Clams
Earthplace hosts its annual fundraiser
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No Monkeypox Reported in State, But Experts Urge Vigilance
Cases of the smallpox-related virus have been reported in New York and Massachusetts.
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Westport Sports Rehab Center Opened by Stamford Health-HSS
Facility on Post Road East is a collaboration between Stamford Health and the Hospital for Special Surgery.
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Hundreds Protest on Behalf of Reproductive Rights
Around 300 people filled Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge on Saturday morning. (Photos by Jarret Liotta)
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People with Cancer Find Strength Via New YMCA Program
“LIVESTRONG” provides physical and emotional support to people with cancer.
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With Roe v. Wade in Crosshairs, a Profile of Abortion in Connecticut
Westport demonstration in support of abortion-rights planned Sunday.
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Bill to Protect Abortion Rights Triggers Debate Over Racist Origins
Legislation offering “safe harbor” to women from states with more restrictive abortion laws than Connecticut passed after emotional arguments over Planned Parenthood founding.
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‘Take Back’ Collection of Prescription Drugs Set Saturday
Police team with DEA for “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.”
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New Docs on the Block: Hartford HealthCare Expands Local Options
Newest HHC facility at 1505 Post Road East houses family practice, as well as specialty care.
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Rehab Facility Redevelopment Plan Gets Warm P&Z Reception
Earlier plans for the Burr Road facility were sidelined.
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Back in the ‘Red:’ Westport COVID Transmission Rate Tops in County
Westport schools also reporting higher number of COVID cases as BA.2 variant drives positivity rates higher across state and Northeast.
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Local Entrepreneur Shares Her Truth
Longtime Westporter Melissa Bernstein talks about her journey to healing. (Story & Photos by Jarret Liotta)
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‘Autism Acceptance Month’ Highlighted by Westport Police
Officers wearing special badges and patrol cars feature decals to promote awareness campaign during April.
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Two Years Ago Today, COVID Claimed First Life in Connecticut
Connecticut quietly enters “new phase” of the waning pandemic, but as a reminder that concerns remain, Westport’s COVID transmission rate on Thursday was among highest in the state.
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Westport Fire Chief: Stay Alert to Dangers Posed by Flooding
Awareness of flooding threat underscored as more severe problems are projected in the future.
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Program Addressing Student Mental Health Issues Gets High Marks
The program, introduced at Staples High School, has been effective in helping students who need therapeutic support cope with school, officials say, and is saving on out-of-district expenses.
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Aid-in-Dying Bill Wins Legislative Backing from Steinberg-Led Panel
“Raw emotions” arise in debate over state legislative proposal that would allow terminally ill people to end their lives.
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Behind the Masks: Smiles Spread as School Mandate Ends
Board of Education formally signs off on decision to make mask-wearing optional as COVID transmission rates decline.
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COVID At-Home Testing Kits Available at Schools Next Week
Kits available for students and staff as COVID transmission rates continue to drop in Westport schools.
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Tooker: Masks No Longer Required in Town Buildings on Feb. 28
Mandate imposed as Omicron variant surged is being lifted as local and statewide transmission rates fall.
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Health District Audit: Deficiencies Flagged, Surplus Reported
Accounting system malfunctions, recordkeeping gap cited as problems in 2020-21 report.
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Prevention Coalition to Host ‘Mindful Drinking’ Roundtable
Online program to focus on changes caused by alcohol consumption during the pandemic.
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School Board Trims Student Calendar to Reflect Post-Holiday Cancellation
Academic year reduced by a day after classes were canceled Jan. 3 as Omicron surged.
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United Way of Coastal Fairfield County Shares with Westport
6,500 masks and $2,000 COVID-relief grant given to town for those in need.
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Now It’s Up to Westport as State to Lift Mask Mandate for Schools
Westport parents tell Board of Education to end mask mandate as the number of COVID cases in town schools continues to fall.
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$22 Million Needed for Renovation of Long Lots School
Consultant states building in need of extensive repair; town may want to consider replacing. (Story by Jarret Liotta)
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BOE (Finally) Formally Accepts Coleytown Middle
Latest leaks under wraps, so school district officially takes over care of CMS from town building committee. (Story by Linda Conner Lambeck)
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Deep Freeze Grips Region Today, Frostbite Warning Issued
High temperature in Westport not expected to crack 20 degrees, with windchills registering near minus-10.
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COVID At-Home Tests Distributed to the Vulnerable, Testing Center Opens
In-person COVID testing site set up for Westport residents at Greens Farms Railroad Station.
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Wider Use of Remote Learning Set for Middle, High School Students
Superintendent says in-classroom lessons to be broadcast for rising number of Westport middle and high school students absent because of COVID.
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Post-Holidays, School Officials Report on Coping with COVID Surge
New COVID-control measures include mask mandate for outdoor recess and allowing high school students in quarantine to watch classes online.
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