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Westport Garden Club: Town Treasure Celebrates 100 Years
Everyone has a favorite Westport place: Compo Beach. The Library. Farmer’s Market. Lillian Wadsworth Arboretum. Museum for History & Culture. This Saturday (September 28, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,...
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Roundup: Long Lots Plans, Political Lawn Sign, Staples Players’“Elf”…
This week, the Long Lots School Building Committee provided updates to the Boards of Finance and Education. In the weeks ahead, they plan to meet with Long Lots neighbors. The LLSBC will “listen to all...
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Staples Players’“Elf”: The Holiday Magic We All Need
After a bitterly contentious election season, we all need to chill. And what better way than by welcoming the holiday season early, with the beloved (and wintry) “Elf.” Staples Players presents their...
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Roundup: Players’“Elf,” Board Of Ed’s Conversation, Supermoon’s Tide …
Staples Players have done it again. The high school troupe punched way above their weight, thrilling last night’s audience with a Broadway-quality presentation of “Elf: The Musical.” It’s fresh, funny...
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Roundup: Vinyl, Rap, GFA …
Books never go out of style. Neither do vinyl records. The Westport Library has plenty of both. And right now, viny is on display on the main floor, near the reference desk. The collection ranges from...
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Roundup: Elf, Art, SLOBs …
“Elf: The Musical” ended its 2-week run last night, at the Staples auditorium. Staples Players’ fall show has taken its place as one of the most fun, energetic and spectacular shows in the troupe’s...
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“A Wrinkle In Time”: Staples Players, Alum Collaborate, Create
NOTE: This story was published erroneously Sunday, 2 days earlier than scheduled. It is reposted now. Staples Players made a life-changing impact on Gina Rattan. After performing in shows like “Guys...
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Staples Players Spell Success “Putnam County Bee”
When audiences fill the auditorium for a Staples Players production, they know they’ll be entertained by a cast of very talented teenagers. Next month will be no different. Except that the Players will...
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Roundup: Riverside Avenue Trees, Mitchells Stores, Players Spelling Bee …
Riverside Avenue and Lincoln Street neighbors fought hard. But on Monday 2 large trees — perhaps over 200 years old — at 125 Riverside Avenue were cut down. Hours later, the oak at 79 Riverside Avenue...
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Roundup: Daylight Savings Time, Staples Spelling Bee, OKO Special Menu …
The Westport Fire Department responded yesterday afternoon to a house fire on Tarone Drive. One resident was injured, and taken to Norwalk Hospital. The WPD reminds everyone to ensure they have working...
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Roundup: Stew’s & Tariffs, Bird Flu & Westport, Zach De Brino & Playhouse …
Everyone’s talking about tariffs. In this area, many of those talking are businesspeople. Most have some skin in the game. That includes Stew Leonard Jr. The Westport native — now CEO of Stew...
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Staples Students Share Shakespeare
It’s one thing for high school students to connect with Shakespeare. Some do. An inspiring teacher or formative experience can help them understand the timeless appeal of The Bard’s explorations of...
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