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Wreckers, who also beat Blue Wave for FCIAC title, claim second consecutive Class L State Championship with 5-2 win Saturday....

Title surge: Staples field hockey dunks Darien for state crown | Westport Journal Wreckers, who also beat Blue Wave for FCIAC title, claim second consecutive Class L State Championship with 5-2 win Saturday.

WESTPORT — During the week of October 28-November 1, 13 properties traded hands for a total of $22.4 million, including properties on Clinton Avenue (shown), Compo Road S, Edgemarth Hill Road, Edgewater Commons Lane, Manitou Road and Marion Road.

https://westportjournal.com/property/property-transfers-october-28-november-1/

State’s junior U.S. senator, wife Cathy Holahan on Friday announced “amicable” separation after nearly two decades of marriage....

Re-elected Murphy, wife agree to separate | Westport Journal U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, wife Cathy Holahan on Friday announced “amicable” separation after nearly two decades of marriage.

“A Danger to Yourself and Others” slated Nov. 18....

Westport Country Playhouse to present crime caper play-reading | Westport Journal Westport: “A Danger to Yourself and Others” play-reading set Nov. 18 by Westport Country Playhouse.

The psychological thriller will be performed over three weekends....

‘The Other Place’ debuts at Westport Community Theatre | Westport Journal Westport: “The Other Place” to be performed by Westport Commuity Theatre over three weekends, Nov. 15-Dec. 1.

Diana Blau’s tale about childhood teddy bears inspires new generation’s celebration of a favorite toy....

Unbearably sweet: A teddy bear party at The Porch | Westport Journal Westport: Diana Blau’s book, “Beary & Tinker: Young at Heart,” inspires teddy bear party Wednesday at The Porch at Christie’s.

Despite Trump’s presidential victory, state’s attorney general vows to be a “firewall” to protect women’s reproductive rights, the immigrant community and LGBTQ+ safeguards....

Tong on Trump: ‘I'm just as stunned as many of you are’ | Westport Journal Westport: State Attorney General William Tong says after Trump’s presidential win he will be a “firewall” protecting various rights on state level.

Westporter Susan Granger reviews “Martha,” the Netflix doc about Westport’s most polarizing ex-citizen, and A24’s “Heretic,” starring Hugh Grant.

https://westportjournal.com/arts/watching-with-susan-granger-november-14/

WESTPORT real estate news: a 71-year-old split-level on Twin Circle Drive has been permitted for demolition by the Building Department.

Say 'Goodbye' to 19 Twin Circle Drive | Westport Journal WESTPORT real estate news: a 71-year-old split-level on Twin Circle Drive has been permitted for demolition by the Building Department.

The additions, facilitated by the Westport Public Art Collection Committee, reflect a range of different styles and media....

Schools accept donation of new artwork | Westport Journal Westport: Board of Education accepts donation of new artwork to its permanent art collection.

Governor, General Assembly leaders face hard choices about state’s finances as pandemic-era aid dries up and pressure grows to help working families....

More state tax cuts in wake of Trump’s victory? | Westport Journal State leaders face hard choices about state’s finances as pandemic-era aid dries up and pressure grows to help working families.

Legislative body approves $5.6 million plan to replace walkway and tide gates as some criticize locked homeowners’ association gate....

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Challenge to zoning administrator’s decision to sign café permit application for Hillspoint Road business turned aside....

Appeal denied: ZBA upholds liquor license decision for Old Mill Grocery | Westport Journal Westport: Zoning Board of Appeals rejects appeal of zoning administrator’s decision to sign liquor license for Old Mill Grocery & Deli.

Staples lambastes Ludlowe in semifinal 11-1 Tuesday....

Field hockey Wrecking crew heads to state tourney game | Westport Journal Westport: Staples High field hockey team defeats Fairfield Ludlowe 11-1 Tuesday, heads to state tournament championship game.

Concert of music by the Rev. Edward Thompson to close out his 46 years at Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport....

UU concert to celebrate retiring minister’s musical legacy | Westport Journal Westport: Concert of music by Rev. Ed Thompson to end his 46 years at Unitarian Universalist Congregation on Nov. 16.

Calendars for new year feature photos of celestial phenomena by WAS members and daily data about astronomical points of interest....

Westport Astronomical Society calendars chart ‘sky-lights’ for 2025 | Westport Journal Westport: Westport Astronomical Society offers calendars for 2025 with photos of celestial phenomena and daily data points of interest.

By Linda Conner Lambeck WESTPORT — A budget casualty last year because of ballooning health-care costs — a request to add two elementary assistant principals — may face another uphill battle. The Board of Education was warned last week that rising contractual salary costs, coupled with inflation, technology upgrades and other rising expenses could send an increase for the requested 2025-26 budget north of 6 percent before anything new is added....

Salaries, inflation driving up numbers for next school budget | Westport Journal Board of Education hears there will be little room for new initiatives during preliminary look at 2025-26 spending.

From home décor and art to children’s clothing and gift items, new Sconset Square store’s offerings are designed to appeal to different tastes....

New shop accents the variety that is the ‘Spice’ of life | Westport Journal Westport: Susan Altschuler’s new shop, “Spice,” offers variety of merchandise designed to appeal to different tastes.