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Experience v. Change: The choice facing voters in Steinberg v. Bolton race
Oct 18, 2024 | Election '24, Politics | 2 Comments
Candidates in 136th House District debate issues ranging from from affordable housing and crime to electric rates and gun safety at Westport Journal forum.
Watching with Susan Granger October 17
Oct 17, 2024 | Arts, Visual | 0 Comments
Westporter Susan Granger reviews CBS’s new iteration of “Matlock” and Hulu’s documentary “Child Star.”
Obituary: Ruth Kalla Ungerer
Oct 17, 2024 | Obituaries | 0 Comments
She “believed passionately in the work of mission-driven nonprofits and the creative arts;” cherished her children above all else, and tried “to underscore the importance of the creative spirit in enhancing the understanding of life’s complexities as well as its wonders.”
Staples golfer shines in Holahan tourney
Oct 17, 2024 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Sawyer Dalzell ties for third among field of 30 golfers competing in Darien event.
Ooh la la! Crêperie brings French flair to downtown menu
Oct 17, 2024 | Business, Food | 0 Comments
Crêpes Choupette restaurant offers wide selection, sweet and savory, of the delicate pancake-like treat.
Third quarter Connecticut market report
Oct 17, 2024 | Real Estate | 0 Comments
Connecticut’s real estate market showed signs of improvement in the third quarter. Here are some of the details.
Sponsored by Brown Harris Stevens.
Wreckers wallop Westhill in clutch soccer test
Oct 17, 2024 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Fighting to stay in contention for FCIAC playoffs, Staples boys stomp visiting Stamford squad, 8-0, Wednesday.
Teachers, school officials agree on 3-year, 14% wage hike pact
Oct 17, 2024 | Education, Government | 0 Comments
New contract, which awaits final approval by town funding boards, covers 550 teachers in Westport public schools.
Initiative for affordable housing on Baron’s South advances
Oct 17, 2024 | Community, Environment, Government | 2 Comments
Revisions to regulations restricting use of the open space would allow development of about 20 housing units in the five buildings on site.
Staples field hockey grinds past Greenwich
Oct 17, 2024 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Wreckers preserve perfect conference record with 2-0 victory Wednesday.
Obituary: Thomas David Carey
Oct 16, 2024 | Obituaries | 0 Comments
He had a four-decade career in finance and commercial real estate, was a Conservation Commission chairman and Rotary member, enjoyed gardening, travel, sports and cooking, and loved being “Papi” to his grandchildren.
Down to boost a good cause? Push-up marathon is Sunday
Oct 16, 2024 | Community, Health | 0 Comments
Organized by Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, founded by Paul Newman, the “Push Against Cancer” event takes place at Staples High School.
Hard ‘SEL:’ Tackling the challenges of social, emotional learning lessons
Oct 16, 2024 | Education | 0 Comments
Board of Education gets update on initiatives designed to address students’ well-being throughout the Westport school district.
Obituary: Elizabeth Fox
Oct 16, 2024 | Obituaries | 0 Comments
Remembered as “a tenacious and wise force of nature,” she was a philanthropist for many causes, a proud Democrat, established a music production company, loved gardening and cooking, and “was devoted to her family and loved them all dearly.”
Three Staples students to attend international summit
Oct 15, 2024 | Education | 0 Comments
They will represent Westport school at French gathering of students interested in world affairs.
Eight ‘Students of the Month’ named at Staples
Oct 15, 2024 | Education | 0 Comments
October honorees are considered “all-around good citizens” of the high school.
Obituary: Arthur Munson Hunter Jr.
Oct 15, 2024 | Obituaries | 0 Comments
The lifelong Westport resident was a World War II veteran, worked at his family’s real estate agency, and was a Westport “townie” who enjoyed supporting Staples athletics and playing golf at Longshore.
Hitchcock Road chimney fire doused before spreading
Oct 15, 2024 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Fire officials say the Sunday fire serves as reminder to homeowners to have chimneys inspected and cleaned annually.
Westporter overcomes chronic pain, returns to active life
Oct 15, 2024 | Health, Living | 0 Comments
After two years of debilitating pain, 74-year-old Shelley Kaiser found relief through personalized spine surgery, allowing her to get back to her passion for fitness and pickleball.
Sponsored by Nuvance Health.
Long Lots parents: ‘Don’t move our kids for redistricting’
Oct 15, 2024 | Community, Education | 0 Comments
Board of Education asked to allow all 51 students who would be moved under proposed redistricting plan to remain at their current school.


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