Storm Update
Staples swimmers ride a wave of success
Youthful girls swim and dive competitors chart ’24 season of growth.
Selectwomen ink contract for Old Mill project, mum on beach access issue
Representative Town Meeting members had asked if homeowner association’s gate could be unlocked to allow easier public access to waterfront.
Police: Woman swiped IRS refund check
Suspect allegedly stole check owed to resident from the mail.
‘True Art’ play-reading set by Westport Country Playhouse
Dec. 2 production takes humorous look at ambition and deception in high-stakes art world.
Property Transfers November 11-15
WESTPORT — During the week of November 11-15, 12 properties traded hands for a total of $37.2 million, including properties on Blue Ribbon Drive, Compo Beach Road, Danbury Avenue, Guyer Road, Harbor Road, Old Orchard Road (shown), Pequot Trail, Post Road W, Regents Park, Shadbush Lane, Wilton Road and Woody Lane.
House destroyed by massive fire sparked by frying a turkey
Westport first responders dispatched to help Weston firefighters battle blaze just over the border Thanksgiving Day.
Duke Ellington celebration hosted by Westport Library
Career and music of legendary jazz musician, born 125 years ago, showcased for Dec. 7 program.
Say ‘Goodbye’ to 3 Rex Lane
A permit to demolish the 72-year-old split-level has been issued.
Police: Man charged with illegal use of credit card
Suspect ran up fraudulent charges of about $5,500, police said.
Staples football carves up Greenwich in soggy Thanksgiving showdown
Wreckers clip Cardinals’ wings with 27-0 victory, clinching No. 2 rank heading into state playoffs.
O, Christmas trees! Time to take a ‘bough’
Tree-lighting ceremonies herald the holidays Dec. 5 at Town Hall and Dec. 6 at Wakeman Town Farm.
Police seek donations for annual toy drive
Westport police, joined by PAL and PBA, plan collection of new, unwrapped toys Dec. 7-8 and 14-15.
Man to recount surviving World Trade Center’s collapse
Westport Library to host Tom Canavan at Dec. 3 program on his experience during Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.
Safe or not? Post Road crossings step into debate over downtown parking
The safety of pedestrians crossing the busy corridor from potential sites of additional parking reviewed by downtown planners.
Woman whose burned body was found in Westport ID’d after 40 years
State medical examiner and Texas lab using advanced DNA forensic testing crack 1985 cold case.
Obituary: Michael Stewart James
The longtime optician was a Baltimore Orioles fan, enjoyed playing tennis and softball, and is remembered for “his quick wit, sense of humor, and telling — and retelling — wonderful and funny stories.”
Greens Farms Academy breaks ground for athletics center
Multi-faceted facilities at private school expected to be completed in 2026.
RTM members red flag artificial turf as fields of nightmares
Committees promote awareness of emerging data about risks to health, safety and the environment as decision looms on athletic fields for new Long Lots Elementary School.
Obituary: Douglas Thomas Dryburgh
He was an award-winning salesman and executive in the apparel industry; took pride in his Marine Corps Reserve service; was an avid golfer, and is remembered as “a man whose strength and stories will forever echo in the hearts of those who knew him.”
Watching with Susan Granger November 26
Westporter Susan Granger reviews this year’s most popular cinematic events: the Wizard of Oz prequel “Wicked” and the sequel “Gladiator II.”
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