Staples girls track team set to compete
Staples girls Indoor track is set to begin the indoor season, boasting experience and skill with meets scheduled Dec. 20 through March 14.
Mural debut, extensive programming planned at Fairfield Museum and History Center to celebrate U.S. 250th anniversary
The Fairfield Museum and History Center will debut a new mural as part of its extensive events and programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Orphenians serenade the Board of Education
Staples High School’s elite Orphenians choral group performs seasonal numbers for the Westport Board Of Education at their final 2025 meeting.
Prostate health: what every Westporter should know
Learn the truth about prostate cancer screening: PSA tests are the standard, not digital rectal exams. Dr. Slupski has the facts.
Sponsored by Nuvance Health.
Cribari Bridge discussion raises concerns about who was notified
Connecticut DOT’s preferred plan to replace the William F. Cribari Memorial Bridge was met with concerns over notification of stakeholders.
Boys basketball: offensive firepower on the court
Coming off an FCIAC Championship, Staples boys basketball is poised to be in the mix of contenders for another title this winter.
Watching “Train Dreams” with Susan Granger
Susan Granger’s review of Train Dreams. Granger calls it one of the best films of the year. Joel Edgerton delivers a remarkable performance.
Downtown Westport celebrates the season
Main St. merchants have transformed Downtown Westport for the season with wreaths, decorations, and beautiful lighting.
“All the Water in the World” selected for WestportREADS 2026
Looking for a good read to cozy up with this holiday season? The Westport Library has a suggestion for you.
Webinars to support families / students with special ed needs
Free webinars from the Special Education Legal Fund in January cover high school and transition programs, including The Pinnacle School, and PPT preparation.
Amy Wistreich: “Happy to work as hard as I can”
New Selectman Amy Wistreich brings architecture, construction, and land use expertise to Westport. She is optimistic there will be “common sense” development in Saugatuck.
Say “Goodbye” to 238 Hillspoint Road
Another 20th-century Westport ranch is on its way out. The 1920 beach shack at 238 Hillspoint Road has received a demolition permit from the Building Department. Read the details here.
Before there was “Home Alone” or “Elf” . . .
Frank Capra’s 1946 classic, It’s a Wonderful Life, screens Friday, Dec. 19, at Sacred Heart University Community Theatre. Film reviewer Susan Granger will be on stage.
MoCA\CT extends deadline for high school art show submissions
High school artists interested in having their work showcased in a museum will have a little more time to put the final touches on their pieces after MoCA\CT extended its deadline for submissions.
NAYA: Westport’s new Middle Eastern eatery opens today
NAYA, a New York City-based Middle Eastern restaurant group, opens its second Connecticut location today at the Compo Shopping Center in Westport.
RTM committees hear about statewide planning agency’s opportunities
Westport’s RTM committees explored a proposal for the town to join the Connecticut Municipal Development Authority for development opportunities.
Jelani Cobb, Columbia J-School dean, to be honored at Westport MLK celebration
Award-winning journalist and Columbia J-School dean Jelani Cobb will be honored at Westport’s 20th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
Happy birthday, Jane Austen! Pequot Library holding celebration for author this month
Fans of the famous author Jane Austen can show their appreciation this week at a celebration honoring the 250th anniversary of her birth.
Watching “Jay Kelly” with Susan Granger
George Clooney is a narcissistic aging celebrity in Noah Baumbach’s “Jay Kelly,” an engaging existential film. Adam Sandler steals the picture.
Obituary: Margery Gray Schieber Silk
Margery Gray Schieber Silk passed away peacefully on Dec. 12, 2025, in Westport, at the age of 101. A lifelong advocate for the environment, Margery was a founding member of Aspetuck Land Trust and helped defeat the Cockenoe Island nuclear power plant initiative.
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