Storm Update
Novel about Native teen is WestportREADS ’23 selection
“Firekeeper’s Daughter,” a young adult work by Angeline Boulley, will be the focus of the Westport Library’s community reading project early next year.
New-look Staples girls basketball team shoots for success
New season for Wreckers gets underway today as four new starters take the court.
Saugatuck rezoned, opening door to major redevelopment
The amendment, which could bring sweeping changes to the historic waterfront area, was approved on a 5-1 vote.
Nature-themed poetry contest open for students
Westport Garden Club sponsors contest for young poets on the subject of “the diversity of nature.”
Pickup flips after colliding with car parked on Riverside
Crash occurred early Sunday when the driver told police he had to swerve to avoid hitting another vehicle.
Town sees its first snow of the season
Westport sees its first snow of the season, but it will likely melt away soon.
Collective holiday show: Good art comes in small frames
The annual Artists Collective of Westport “Small Works” show starts with a Dec. 14 reception and runs through the weekend.
Rain, snow mix may give Westport a wintry preview Sunday
Precipitation forecast for most of the day, with winter-like conditions possible overnight.
Westport Library unshelves ‘River of Names’ donors’ wall
The tile wall, with scenes depicting town history and honoring library donors, will not be re-installed because of “historical inaccuracies” and “lack of representation,” trustees said.
Property transfers November 21-25
During the week of November 21-25, five properties changed hands, including properties on Bayberry Lane (shown), Bonnie Brook Road, High Point Road, Maple Avenue N and Park Lane.
To the editor: Farewell, River of Names?
River of Names mural, chronicling Library donors and town history, won’t be returned to new building because a review noted “historical inaccuracies and the lack of representation of diverse people who played a significant role in Westport’s history.”
Driver rescued from car overturned in creek
Trapped driver pulled from vehicle early Saturday by firefighters in cold-water gear.
Poet Billy Collins talks about his work, new chapter and verses
Former U.S. poet laureate delights Westport Library audience with witty selections of new work written during the pandemic.
Wreckers strive to play their best ball at end of season
David Goldshore takes over as head coach of the Wreckers boys basketball team.
Film at library: ‘Survivor’ of the Holocaust, ’72 Olympics massacre
Westport Library to host ESPN reporter Jeremy Schaap, who will present a new documentary about an Israeli athlete who survived the Munich Olympics attack 50 years ago and the Holocaust as a child.
Police: Man in four-car crash faces DUI charge
Accident occurred near the busy intersection of Riverside Avenue and Post Road West.
Donations sought for town’s ‘Warm-Up Fund’
More local households expected to need help paying fuel bills as winter’s energy costs skyrocket.
‘Bad Jews’ play-reading set at Westport County Playhouse
The comedy will be presented Monday as part of the theater’s “Script in Hand” series.
Watching with Susan Granger Dec. 8
Westporter Susan Granger reviews a new movie, “The Fabelmans,” and a television show “The Good Nurse.”
Police: New Yorker caught fleeing home burglary
Suspect was seen inside the residence by owner’s surveillance cameras, according to the report.
Recent Comments