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Staples student says ‘life destroyed’ by mishandling of coach contracts
Jan 17, 2025 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Soccer player says he has been bullied and his family unfairly blamed in aftermath of “anonymous tip” about being assaulted, which precipitated disciplining of soccer coaching staff.
Out of Town Hall and into the field, financiers map trip to capital project sites
Jan 17, 2025 | Community, Government | 0 Comments
Compo marina and Longshore maintenance building on Jan. 24 itinerary as board mulls big-ticket proposals.
American roots music in spotlight at Voices Café concert
Jan 16, 2025 | Arts, Performing | 0 Comments
Brian Torff Group to perform Feb. 1.
Watching with Susan Granger January 16
Jan 16, 2025 | Arts, Visual | 0 Comments
Westporter Susan Granger reviews two star-led movies: “A Complete Unknown,” and “Babygirl,” both in theaters.
Nine diet hacks Westporters use to get back on track
Jan 16, 2025 | Health, Living | 0 Comments
Struggling to get your diet back on track? Follow this expert advice to reset your nutrition plan and feel your best this year.
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Renovation or demolition? Restaurant project draws HDC scrutiny
Jan 16, 2025 | Business, Government, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Work at Main Street property draws Historic District Commission’s renewed attention after extent of building’s deterioration was underestimated.
Staples boys basketball rolls to season’s ‘most complete’ win
Jan 15, 2025 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Wreckers maintain perfect record with 77-48 victory Tuesday over Stamford.
Police: Man wielded boxcutter in road rage confrontation
Jan 15, 2025 | Police & Fire | 3 Comments
One of the two men arrested in Post Road East incident faces a more serious charge after allegedly slashing the other man’s clothes, police said.
Update: STORMAC’s ‘Shoulder Check’ game canceled by snow forecast
Jan 15, 2025 | Health, Sports | 0 Comments
Boys hockey game, highlighting awareness of mental health issues, called off because of storm threat.
Westport Pride to present Valentine’s drag show
Jan 15, 2025 | Arts, Community, Performing | 0 Comments
Drag performer Patty Bourrée featured in Feb. 8 program of comedy and music.
Westport schools to navigate AI pilot programs in classrooms
Jan 15, 2025 | Community, Education | 0 Comments
Local school district one of several in the state chosen for initiative using artificial intelligence as a learning tool.
Two of Westport’s oldest bridges to be replaced
Jan 14, 2025 | Community, Government, Transportation | 0 Comments
New bridges slated to be built on Cross Highway over Deadman Brook and Old Road crossing Sasco Creek.
WVEMS offers emergency medical technician training course
Jan 14, 2025 | Community, Health, Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Certified EMTs interested in joining the emergency medical corps also invited to orientation sessions.
School facilities coordinator job proposed a third time
Jan 14, 2025 | Education | 0 Comments
Administrators lobby Board of Education to include new $133K job in budget to help coordinate growing number of projects.
Blight ordinance revised: ‘No one is out there with a ruler measuring grass’
Jan 14, 2025 | Community, Environment, Government | 1 Comment
Changes approved to tighten anti-blight rules, allowing taller grass for ecological reasons and imposing heftier fines.
Westport schools’ kindergarten registration underway
Jan 13, 2025 | Education | 0 Comments
To be eligible for 2025-26 classes, a child must be 5 years old on or before this Sept. 1.
‘All hands on deck’ at director-less Parks & Rec Department
Jan 13, 2025 | Government | 2 Comments
Search for new leader continues months after Jennifer Fava left last May, as Parks Supt. Michael West departs this week.
The view from Los Angeles: ‘It’s scary … It’s just crazy’
Jan 13, 2025 | Community, Environment | 0 Comments
Westport native and journalist Jarret Liotta describes surreal scenes as wildfires ravage southern California.
Reporters: It’s not fake news that American journalism is struggling
Jan 13, 2025 | Community, Politics | 1 Comment
Speakers at Westport Library forum say journalism’s importance to future of democracy is seriously eroded by misinformation and bias spread by social media.
Asteroids in Westport skies topic of talk
Jan 12, 2025 | Community, Environment | 0 Comments
Westport Astronomical Society to host free Jan. 21 lecture on “Asteroid Occulations.”


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