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Police: Driver faces DUI, gun charges after traffic stop
Mar 25, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Pulled over on suspicion of driving an unregistered vehicle, the suspect was arrested on a total of six charges, police said.
One last quiz: Staples grads asked about future plans and more
Mar 25, 2023 | Education | 0 Comments
Revised questionnaire for Class of 2023 will seek additional insights about high school experiences and post-high school plans for the school district’s annual survey of graduates.
Obituary: Edward F. Rogers, 86
Mar 24, 2023 | Obituaries | 0 Comments
He had a long career as a senior executive and corporate officer at IBM, and later opened his own consulting firm.
Say “Goodbye” to 34 Owenoke Park
Mar 24, 2023 | Goodbye, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Seven-year-old, 4,600-square-foot home set for demolition
Police: Scammer tried to extort ransom for fake hostage-taking
Mar 24, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Similar schemes are on the rise, Westport police warn, as alert bank employees helped to foil three other scams in the last week alone.
‘Pop’ goes the restaurant with seasonal permit for dining outdoors
Mar 24, 2023 | Business, Government | 0 Comments
Tarantino Restaurant granted permission to take over parking spots in Saugatuck for “pop-up” al fresco dining under recently revised rules.
Police: Man forged Texas license plates, registration info
Mar 23, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Suspect arrested in undercover sting set up by Westport police detectives, according to the report.
‘United Against Hate’ forum hosted by Westport Library
Mar 23, 2023 | Community, Government, Police & Fire | 0 Comments
March 28 forum, planned in collaboration with Westport Pride and law-enforcement officials, will feature U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery.
WWII vet named Memorial Day parade grand marshal
Mar 23, 2023 | Community | 0 Comments
Longtime Westporter Ben Pepper, who recovered from a broken back suffered as a paratrooper earlier in the war, fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
Watching with Susan Granger: March 23
Mar 23, 2023 | Arts, Visual | 0 Comments
Westporter Susan Granger discusses three programs to stream this month–Peacock’s “Chicago Fire,” Apple TV+’s “Hello Tomorrow!” and “Marlowe” from RedBox.
Broadway star Patti LuPone coming to Westport Country Playhouse
Mar 23, 2023 | Arts, Performing | 0 Comments
Fundraising concert by three-time Tony Award winner scheduled June 15.
‘Banned Books’ on trial: Staples library books challenged
Mar 23, 2023 | Community, Education | 1 Comment
Rarely convened committee begins review of “vulgar” books that Westport mother of three wants removed from high school’s library.
Coleytown ‘extreme’ ropes playground entangled in missteps
Mar 22, 2023 | Community, Education, Government | 3 Comments
Neighbors blow the whistle on the ARPA-funded project at Coleytown Middle School when installation began before school officials secured the required permits.
Police: Shoplifter at Ulta Beauty nabbed via GPS tracker
Mar 22, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
The Post Road East store, repeatedly hit by large thefts over the last several years, has started affixing tracking devices to merchandise to ward off shoplifters.
UU youths’ variety show to benefit Appalachian service trip
Mar 22, 2023 | Community | 0 Comments
Funds raised by March 26 event will support plans by youth from the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport to help repair homes in Tennessee.
Schools’ space crunch: Redistricting may not be enough
Mar 22, 2023 | Education | 0 Comments
Board of Education reviews a new capacity survey indicating that redistricting could fall short in addressing all of elementary schools’ space problems.
Political rivals find common ground in favor of earlier primary
Mar 22, 2023 | Government, Politics | 0 Comments
Democratic and Republican state party leaders want 2024 presidential primary voting scheduled on earlier date to gain more attention — and economic impact.
Julie Whamond named to fill open RTM seat
Mar 21, 2023 | Government | 0 Comments
The longtime Westport resident and volunteer for numerous community causes appointed to District 8 seat on the legislative body.
‘Lightning’ strikes Coleytown stage with ‘Percy Jackson Musical’
Mar 21, 2023 | Arts, Education | 0 Comments
Coleytown Company’s production of “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical,” based on the best-selling book, will be performed March 31-April 2 at the middle school.
Longshore links back in the swing March 28
Mar 21, 2023 | Community, Government, Sports | 0 Comments
New season scheduled to start next week at Longshore Golf Course, weather permitting.


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