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Lamont lauds record of paid family/medical leave initiative
State program was used 190,000 times and paid nearly $1 billion in benefits over first three years.
Holiday helpers: Staples students buy toys for sick kids
Kylie Kirkham and Isla Goldberg used proceeds from baked goods sale to help brighten season for children at Norwalk Hospital.
Watching with Susan Granger December 19
Westporter Susan Granger reviews two thrillers: a Christmas movie from Netflix, “Carry-on,” and a spy series from Paramount+, “The Agency.”
Westport’s public artwork showcased in ‘On Fire’ exhibit
MoCA CT to display more than 50 works from Westport Public Art Collections on themes of energy, climate and infrastructure.
Swarovski to open downtown store
Main Street shop to showcase Austria-based crystal maker’s jewelry, watches and decorations.
Parks patrol: Panel to assess inventory firsthand for master plan
Advisory committee members to tour parks, seek stakeholder input for first parks master plan in three decades.
Caroling served at Saugatuck restaurants Saturday
The Staples Orphenians to entertain diners with songs of the season.
Westporter gets 4-year prison term for $4.5M crypto theft
Dylan Meissner used executive post at cryptocurrency firm to conceal diversion of funds to cover personal trading losses, U.S. attorney said.
Owners closing The Porch at Christie’s to focus on nonprofit bakery
Cross Highway business has provided job training and employment for people with disabilities over the last four years.
Obituary: Gary D. Cosgrave
He transformed a family business into a conglomerate; was philanthropically involved with Westport Country Playhouse, MoCA CT and the Southport School, and co-authored “Stop, Think and Dream,” a project empowering New York City teenagers.
Pre-Oscar predictions: Where Hollywood is heading in 2025
Westporter Susan Granger shares her opinion about the political and societal forces that will shape the kind of movies Hollywood will promote in the foreseeable future.
YMCA’s Bedford Fund awards $315K to education nonprofits
The program, endowed by philanthropist Ruth Bedford, this year benefited 33 area organizations.
Town’s Hanukkah menorah heralds ‘Festival of Lights’
Although Monday’s wet weather doused official lighting ceremony, a hardy crowd gathered downtown to pay tribute to the season’s hopeful spirit.
Shonda Rhimes to appear at MLK commemoration
Creator of influential hit television programs to discuss civil-rights pioneer’s legacy at Jan. 19 program.
$30M gift: State starts cancelling medical debt
Officials took first step Monday in program to erase $650 million owed by state residents for health care.
Letter: Road to more government efficiency can start with transit
Writer suggests consolidation of region’s transit agencies would enhance public transportation, and serve as example for combined approach to other issues.
Staples boys basketball tips off new season Tuesday
Wreckers host Xavier with hopes the game will be the first step en route to another appearance in FCIAC championship.
Work by three artists showcased at Westport Library
Winter exhibits and conversations with the artists planned through Feb. 4.
Say ‘Good Riddance’ to 437 Riverside Ave.
A permit to demolish the 134-year-old house has been issued by the Building Department.
Police: Man tried to use fake ID to get debit card
Suspect sought to link card to account that had been closed at local bank, police said.
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