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New courses getting a lot of student buy-in
From left and top, Student Cat Betit, students Zander Bauer and Devyn Peffer, students Adam Turner and Kate Carver, student Karina Chabria and instructor Catherine Hall - Photo Linda Lambeck By Linda Conner Lambeck WESTPORT–Kate Carver used to hate science and had no...
Watching “Marty Supreme” with Susan Granger
Set in 1952, “Marty Supreme” revolves around cocky ping-pong prodigy Marty Mauser, a self-serving con man whose reckless schemes propel him far from his New York roots.
Tis the season to pay attention on the road
Westport Police cited 11 motorists for distracted driving since Dec. 10. AAA Northeast urges extra caution for holiday travelers.
Larissa Bates to debut first solo museum show at Aldrich
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum will welcome artist Larissa Bates for her first solo museum exhibition next month.
Staples choir singers bring holiday cheer to Saugatuck restaurants
Staples High School Orphenians brought holiday cheer to 14 Saugatuck restaurants on Saturday during the annual Caroling Crawl sponsored by the Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce.
Reval respite: deadline for new assessment reviews extended
The deadline for Westport property owners to schedule an appointment to review their new property assessments has been extended to Friday, Dec. 26.
Cultivating With Kerri–Need a last-minute gift? – Try a plant!
Need a last-minute Holiday gift? Kerri Williams shares advice from Cathy Gilbertie on choosing perfect Houseplants and Amaryllis bulbs for any recipient.
Wyclef Jean announced as headliner of Westport Library’s VersoFest
Wyclef Jean, a Grammy Award-winning musician, will visit Westport this spring as the main act in VersoFest ’26.
Girls track flexes versatility in performance
Manar Abis won Pole Vault and Taylor Black took second in Long Jump and 55M. Julia Mannino won the 1000M. The Wreckers showed versatility.
Wheels2U’s holiday gift: free rides between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Westport’s on-demand Wheels2U shared shuttle service is offering free rides between December 26 and December 31. Try the service for free.
Scarice, Board of Ed, looking at 5% budget increase
Westport Schools Superintendent Thomas Scarice tells board that a five percent increase to the 2026-27 operating budget would cover current programs.
Staples girls basketball has tons of experience
Staples Girls Basketball, led by All FCIAC players Chloe Smith and Freya Harvey, is poised for a strong season following an 86-25 opening win.
Westport real estate sales Dec. 1-5
During the week of Dec. 1-5, seven properties sold for a total of $26.0 million, including properties on Bolton Lane, Bradley Lane, Edgewater Hillside, Over Rock Lane, River Lane, Sandpiper Road and Soundview Drive (shown).
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.
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