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Mixed-media art exhibited at Westport Book Shop
Katya Lebrija is the January “artist of the month” at the store.
Health lectures hosted by Westport Farmers Market
Four-part series in January planned at market’s regular Thursday sessions.
Cathy Talmadge dies at 71; RTM member, respected volunteer
Talmadge “accomplished great things for Westport,” First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker said when the RTM recently paid her tribute. She was particularly known for supporting Wakeman Town Farm, Earthplace and Friends of Sherwood Island.
‘Beehive Queen’ to rock the Westport Library
“Winter Dance Party” featuring Christine Ohlman booked Jan. 7.
Letter: ‘Sensible Zoning’ group wants new approach for Saugatuck
New committee advocates for RTM to overturn P&Z’s approval of “Hamlet at Saugatuck” amendment, allowing for more “proactive, thorough and carefully planned” development of the neighborhood.
Obituary: Howard Simon, 1932-2022
After working for his family’s manufacturing business, he became an early pioneer in financing for cellular communications and independent television stations, before representing Major League Baseball players as an agent.
New year, same blue-wrapped eyesore at Old Mill Beach
Six months after legal settlement with town, completion of the controversial project appears to be in limbo.
O, Christmas tree you’re not debris, scouts promise to recycle thee
Signups start Tuesday for Westport scouts’ annual program to pick up Christmas trees, which will be mulched into wood chips.
Fox in a fix freed with a boost from human rescuers
Animal control officer and firefighters help fox trapped at the bottom of a deep window well.
One of the saltiest houses on Saugatuck Shores might soon fall
One of the neighborhood’s oldest dwellings is slated for replacement by a house twice its size — much to neighbors’ dismay.
2022 is history, lost in the mists of time
Westport will get a warm welcome from 2023 as the first day of the new year emerges from dense fog into bright skies and un-wintry temperatures in the 50s.
Different kind of demo: House ‘deconstructed’ by nonprofit
A nonprofit is salvaging materials from a Saugatuck Shores house before it’s demolished. Items are sold for re-use and workers get construction job-training.
Firefighters extricate driver trapped in parkway crash
The single-vehicle accident took place Friday afternoon on the Merritt Parkway.
Susan Granger’s Best of 2022
In this year-end special report, Westporter Susan Granger presents her favorite cinematic releases of 2022.
Unbeaten Staples boys basketball nets tourney crown
Wreckers notch 75-50 victory over Berlin High in holiday event.
Town sued over Old Mill Beach house approval
Differing views of Old Mill Beach house reconstruction trigger lawsuit over project.
Fire officials: Lithium batteries ignite blaze in garbage truck
Flames erupted in hauler’s load of trash after batteries for vacuum cleaner exploded Thursday, according to the report.
Staples’ DiMaio scores hat trick again in 6-3 hockey win
Wreckers double up Newtown-New Fairfield co-op team in Wednesday victory.
Camacho paintings featured in MoCA Westport showcase
“Rhythm and Unity” of artist’s work celebrated in museum’s annual collaboration with the Westport Public Art Collections.
‘We all need compassion, we also need to show it’
Westport EMT Carol Dixon’s award-winning essay recounts the pivotal role compassion has played in her life — and the lives of others.
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