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‘Young Shoots’ photo contest winners harvest awards
Scenes at the Westport Farmers Market showcased in photographs by young shutterbugs.
Working on the railroad
Crews working on the railroad bridge spanning the Saugatuck River.
Paul Newman’s daughters sue Newman’s Own Foundation
Lawsuit by Susan Kendall Newman and Elinor (Nell) Newman claims the foundation, which manages proceeds from Newman’s Own products, has strayed from their father’s philanthropic mission and frustrated their own charitable endeavors. The foundation says the lawsuit is “meritless.”
Police: Speeding driver charged with DUI
Van driver faces multiple charges after early-morning traffic stop on Post Road East this week.
Five notable artworks added to Westport Library collection
The donated works are by artists who all have connections to Westport.
Training session in use of opioid antidote drug set Aug. 31
Free program, sponsored for the community by Positive Directions, will take place in the Westport Library.
Harvest Fest ’22: Fun, food & fundraising for Wakeman Town Farm
Tickets, on sale as of Tuesday, are expected to sell out quickly for the annual event at the community farm.
Timothy Oulton brings British accent to style in Westport
International furniture brand, based in U.K., opens store on Main Street.
Police: Man charged after crashing into stone wall
Single-car accident took place on Newtown Turnpike in June.
At the Levitt Pavilion, acoustic trio rises from pandemic lockdown
Orebolo, featuring musicians with the Connecticut rock group Goose, was formed as the trio explored acoustic covers of the band’s repertoire during COVID lockdown.
Does Uncle Sam need to mow his lawn on Pin Oak Court?
A house, vacant since the owner died and involving banks in several states and the federal government, has neighbors concerned.
Remarkable marquee: ‘Stand By Me’
A screening of the coming-of-age movie ends the season at the Remarkable Drive-In.
Obituary: Giovanni Francesco Mioli, 90
The longtime Westport resident had a career in electrical engineering, and was an amateur radio operator and avid sailor who loved to spend time on Long Island Sound as well as competing in regattas in the Caribbean.
P&Z pulls the plug on digital EV charging stations at Amazon Fresh
Electric vehicle charging stations outside the soon-to-open Amazon Fresh store are not what the town approved, and will have to be removed.
Sands of time: Lifeguard coverage ending as beach season ebbs
Lifeguards will staff Burying Hill Beach through Sunday, and Compo until Labor Day.
Property Transfers August 1-5
During the week of July August 1-5, 11 properties changed hands including properties on Coleytown Road, Crawford Road, Crow Hollow Lane, Easton Road, Elizabeth Drive, Lockwood Circle, Maplewood Avenue, Norwalk Avenue (shown), Terra Nova Circle, Twin Circle Drive and Woodside Avenue.
Police: Man punched elderly person, causing head injury
Victim suffered laceration during argument at local residence Sunday, police said.
Forgotten history? USS Saugatuck saw action in WWII
Eighty years ago, the keel of the USS Saugatuck was laid down and she later earned seven battle stars for her World War II service.
Obituary: Cynthia Anne Stamps, 81
The former Westport resident, who had been active in the Westport Community Theater, also owned a gift/antiques shop in Virginia and was an artist.
Watching with Susan Granger: August 18
Westport’s Susan Granger reviews season two of “Hacks” on HBO Max and the action thriller “The Gray Man” on Netflix.
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