Storm Update
Storm update: Westport outages climbing; flooding, deep freeze loom
Dec 23, 2022 | Community, Environment | 0 Comments
By early Friday, the pre-Christmas storm caused few serious problems overnight, but rain, wind and plunging temperatures throughout the day could change things dramatically.
New Lyfe for Post Road East pizza spot
Dec 23, 2022 | Business, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Pizza is on the menu again at Post Road East at the Sherwood Island Connector, and the aroma of garlic is hard to miss.
Police: Would-be burglars tracked down after chase to Greenwich
Dec 22, 2022 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Pair of New York men had tools commonly linked to “mail phishing” larcenies, police said.
Watching with Susan Granger Dec. 22
Dec 22, 2022 | Arts, Visual | 0 Comments
Westporter Susan Granger reviews two cinematic releases: the long-awaited “Avatar: The Way of Water” and the empathetic “The Whale.”
Staples hockey team nets 7-4 victory
Dec 22, 2022 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Wreckers skaters beat Brookfield-Bethel-Danbury co-op squad as DiMaio and Nevstad each score two goals.
Holiday havoc: Hazardous mix of rain, wind and flooding forecast
Dec 22, 2022 | Community, Environment | 0 Comments
Westport’s pre-Christmas weather outside will be frightful, with heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding and even thunderstorms expected through Friday.
River of Names: No mention at Westport Library board meeting
Dec 22, 2022 | Arts, Community, Government | 0 Comments
Decision not to re-install the mosaic wall was not discussed as trustees met for first time since the controversial decision.
Crowd celebrates downtown menorah lighting
Dec 22, 2022 | Community | 0 Comments
Community ceremony heralds the Festival of Lights.
Report: Suspected thief at Ulta Beauty fought with cops
Dec 21, 2022 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Police said New York man was part of three-person team trying to steal merchandise from the store, which has been targeted by thieves in last several years.
White Christmas or not, naughty ’n’ nice road rules posted
Dec 21, 2022 | Community, Government | 0 Comments
Town details rules of the snowy road and plowing protocol.
Ring in the holidays with ‘things’ on loan from Westport Library
Dec 21, 2022 | Community, Living | 0 Comments
From DJ gear and bubble machines to musical instruments and cribs for visiting grandkids, the “Library of Things” has holiday festivities covered.
More students = more spending: Budget could rise from 4 to 8%
Dec 21, 2022 | Education, Government | 0 Comments
Board of Education gets a preview of spending plans for 2023-24, with growing enrollment called the biggest factor in rising costs for the new fiscal year.
Scarice: Candy-drug incident ‘terrifying sign of the times’
Dec 20, 2022 | Community, Education, Health | 0 Comments
Superintendent discloses no new information about incident that caused students to become violently ill, but emphasized vigilance and education about dangers posed by drugs to youth.
Wexler sworn in for new term as probate judge
Dec 20, 2022 | Election '22, Government, Politics | 0 Comments
The incumbent Democrat won election to a third full term with more than 70 percent of the vote last month.
Long Lots students sickened by drugs mistaken for candy
Dec 20, 2022 | Education, Health | 0 Comments
At least two students became violently ill and had to be hospitalized after consuming drugs found on a school bus, parents tell Board of Education.
Police: Man charged after domestic dispute
Dec 19, 2022 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Suspect began “destroying” items at local home during argument with woman, while a child was on premises, police said.
Rollover crash shuts down Riverside Avenue
Dec 19, 2022 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Driver of the SUV that flipped was sent to the hospital.
Young filmmakers’ lens on life showcased at library
Dec 19, 2022 | Arts, Education | 0 Comments
The first “Westport Young Filmmakers Forum” will feature five short films by Staples High School students on Tuesday night.
Staples skaters doubled up by Enfield
Dec 18, 2022 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Wreckers’ hockey team defeated in second game of season.
Obituary: Rosemary Englander, 101
Dec 18, 2022 | Obituaries | 0 Comments
She worked at a New York industrial design firm, was a model and, after moving to Westport, fell in love with the town and the arts community. “Always a Westporter.”


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