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Westporter’s new documentary explores roots of racial polarization
“White with Fear,” to be screened May 29 at Westport Library, features Hillary Clinton and Steve Bannon among others, discussing how race is used to divide Americans.
Opinion: Westport ‘not better off’ without Staples soccer coach
Board of Education Robert Harrington member decries as “outrageous and wrong” the school administration’s warning that he might be prosecuted for speaking out on the controversy.
School board revises role of student representatives
Panel adopts policy that would bar students selected for role with Board of Education to simultaneously hold leadership role on Staples High School council.
Farewell: Celebrating the career and leadership of outgoing editor John Schwing
Schwing will step back after Memorial Day. We celebrate the long and storied career of a dedicated Fairfield County journalist who helped found the Westport Journal.
Staples girls tennis in prime position for FCIAC tourney
Wreckers, third seed in playoffs, see action starting Tuesday.
Obituary: Eulalia Madriguera
She made documentaries broadcast by public television, and also was a singer/songwriter and homeopathy advocate, who is remembered as “a gracious spirit, generous with her time and care for family, friends and acquaintances.”
Cultivating with Kerri: Add color to your yard with containers
Planting containers can be a great way to show off your flowering friends. Our gardening guru Kerri Williams shows you how.
Staples baseball preps for stretch run by leveling Ludlowe
Wreckers notch 10-0 triumph over Fairfielders on Saturday as three games loom before FCIAC playoffs.
Police: Woman stole purse at Main Street restaurant
Suspect accused of swiping another diner’s purse during lunchtime, according to report.
Westport Fine Arts Festival decorates downtown Memorial Day weekend
52nd annual event May 24-25 will showcase a wide range of the arts, as well as entertainment, children’s activities, food and drink.
Property Transfers April 28-May 2
WESTPORT — During the week of April 28-May 2, 13 properties traded hands for a total of $42.3 million, including properties on Bauer Place, Brook Lane, Church Street S, Clinton Avenue, Colony Road, Country Road, Fresenius Road, Hunting Lane, Morningside, Drive, Morningside Lane, Sterling Drive, Sunrise Road and Woodhill Road.
Staples cellphone ban: It’s not ‘if,’ but ‘how’ and ‘when’
Formal approval of bell-to-bell ban on students’ use of phones during class day on hold until committee reviews how restriction will be applied.
Independence Day fireworks to light up Westport skies July 2
Rockets red glare, bombs bursting in air over Compo Beach to launch town’s traditional holiday salute.
Staples High students stage walkout in protest of soccer coach’s firing
An estimated 200 Staples High School students walked out of class Friday morning in support of fired boys’ soccer coach Russell Oost-Lievense.
Staples baseball ends losing streak with win over St. Joe’s
Wreckers rebound with 4-2 victory after three tough losses.
Cribari reaction: State plan fails to bridge gap with residents’ concerns
DOT’s favored plan to replace the historic William F. Cribari Memorial Bridge in Saugatuck triggers criticism over wider, taller structure.
Soccer coach controversy spills into school board meeting
Three Board of Education members explain votes on controversial decision not to rehire Staples boys team’s coach, as speakers rip the process and outcome.
Alert: State unveils preferred plan to replace, widen Cribari bridge
DOT officials tell meeting of Westport stakeholders a replacement bridge for the historic Saugatuck span could cost nearly $90 million.
Watching with Susan Granger May 15
A feel-good Broadway musical and an unfortunate release: Susan Granger reviews “Real Women Have Curves” and “Rust.” Read her reviews here.
Police: Darien woman stole $9K in clothing from Mitchells
Suspect allegedly faces similar charge in Greenwich, according to report.
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