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Staples Class of ’26: Despite ‘everything,’ doing surprisingly well
Staples High School freshmen, who coped with Coleytown Middle School’s mold closure, COVID lockdown and a year of hybrid instruction, are doing well despite the disruptions, according to a new report.
Wildfire smoke triggers air-quality health alert for Westport
Officials warn particulate matter in smoke generated by Canadian wildfires Wednesday is posing health risks. All Westport after-school activities cancelled; CIAC postpones high school tournament games.
Doubling down: Birns, Kercher advance to state tennis semis
Staples doubles team will take on Amity today.
Oodles of fun: ‘Yankee Doodle Fair’ set June 15-18
The annual springtime event, hosted by the Westport Woman’s Club, comes to town for the Father’s Day weekend.
A tribute to Gordon Joseloff on his birthday
On what would have been his 78th birthday, RTM members remember longtime moderator and First Selectman Gordon Joseloff.
New state budget: Income taxes cut, school aid hiked
General Assembly gives final OK to two-year, $51 billion spending package that cuts income tax rates for the first time in decades.
Police: Man forged check stolen from Westporter
Suspect deposited the altered check in his own bank account, police said.
‘Five Women Wearing the Same Dress’ at WCT
The play about bridesmaids at a Tennessee wedding reception will be staged on June weekends by the Westport Community Theatre.
First ‘Westport Prize for Literature’ to honor Zadie Smith
British writer to receive inaugural literary award, planned as an annual event by the Westport Library.
Opposition ramps up to Parker Harding parking revamp
Proposed loss of downtown parking spaces and access road the focus of complaints by merchants, residents.
Y’s bid to expand outdoor activities bellyflops with neighbors
Neighbors say they don’t mind happy noise, but there are limits.
School board splits in approving plan to add student seats
Along party lines, board’s Democratic majority backs proposal to add two non-voting high school representatives in the fall.
Tickets on sale for town’s 4th of July holiday fireworks
Patriotic pyrotechnical show scheduled to light up the sky over Compo Beach on June 29.
Fire destroys occupied wing of Old Hill barn
Three firefighters suffered minor injuries battling a blaze Monday morning that displaced three people living in part of a large barn.
Out loud: Proud LGBTQ voices call for acceptance, inclusivity
Westport’s third Pride Celebration lauded the acceptance that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals have found in town.
Travel advisory: Riverside Avenue traffic closure Tuesday
A stretch of the street will be closed to traffic Tuesday evening prior to a memorial service for firefighters at Assumption Church.
P&Z to get legal update on tree service site development effort
Landowner who wants office building on site of tree service sees appeal to Connecticut Supreme Court denied.
Staples baseball team posts another state playoff shutout
Wreckers set for tournament semifinals after blanking South Windsor, 7-0.
Wreckers roll into state lacrosse tourney semifinals
Tyler Clark sets records for Staples laxmen in 19-4 victory over Glastonbury.
Westport Police Benevolent Association awards 19 scholarships
Awards from PBA’s Scholarship Foundation come with $2,000 grant.
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