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Woog's World: Questions remain on what Westport should do at Longshore
Westport recently got its first look at the long-awaited Longshore Capital Improvement Plan, created by Stantec – a consulting company – with Parks and Rec. → Read More
Woog's World: Compo Beach shouldn't just be for Westport
The allowance of alcohol helped make Compo Beach in Westport a desirable location for nonresidents yeas ago; it should still be open to everyone. → Read More
Woog's World: What's next for affordable housing in Westport?
A forum on 8-30g, a controversial state statute about affordable housing in CT, and what it means for Westport will be discussed at a forum at Westport Library. → Read More
Woog's World: Tuition grants connect generations of Westporters
The Staples Tuition Grants started 80 years ago and honor members of the Westport community who left a mark while helping current students. → Read More
Woog's World: What's the state of Westport? 'Just fabulous'
First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker gave a favorable outlook for Westport in her annual State of the Town address. → Read More
Woog's World: Heroes live quietly among us in Westport; here are some
Ben Pepper was a WWII paratrooper before helping build Temple Israel. Martin Rosenfeld, a WWII vet, volunteered 16,000 hours at Norwalk Hospital with his wife. → Read More
Woog's World: Westport helped war-torn France after WWII, now they're helping Ukraine
Westport and Marigny, France became sister cities after two servicemen were there in WWII. Now the two are helping their new sister city: Lyman, Ukraine. → Read More
Woog's World: Newman's Own continues Paul Newman's legacy in Westport
Many Westporters have stories about their brush with Paul Newman, but more are developing years after his death through the work of his foundation. → Read More
Woog's World: Westport's luck on Friday the 13th
With Friday the 13th this week, it's time to look at some of Westport's bad — and good — luck from over the years, plus columnist Dan Woog's connection to Kevin Bacon. → Read More
Woog's World: What Westport can look for in 2023
Westporters should look out for Hamlet at Saugatuck, Saugatuck Summit, affordable housing, the senior center, traffic, downtown and Long Lots this year. → Read More
Woog's World: The biggest stories from Westport this year...in rhyme
Columnist Dan Woog recaps some of the biggest stories to happen in Westport in 2022 with his annual poem. → Read More
Woog's World: 'Sing We Noel' is a Candlelight Concert staple, but how did it start?
Outside of Westport, very few people know “Sing We Noel.” You won’t hear it on the radio, or in church, but it has become Staples’ own special song. → Read More
Woog's World: Westport Transit District offers alternative to cars
From Minnybuses and Maxytaxys of the 1970s and 1980s, to Wheels 2U now, the Westport Transit District has tried to offer alternatives to cars. → Read More
Woog's World: Westport is in the middle of a restaurant resurgence
The recent opening of a number of restaurants -- with a wide array of options -- has reinforced the message: downtown dining is back. → Read More
Woog's World: Reflecting on Long Lots' history as officials consider its future
Long Lots was built 70 years ago. Now officials are considering if they should renovate or build a new school. → Read More
Woog's World: There's a lot for Westport to be thankful for
From political leaders, the ability to express varying ideas, beautiful spots and upcoming projects, Westport has a lot to appreciate this Thanksgiving. → Read More
Woog's World: This might help fix the busing in Westport
Westport schools hired a consultant to help figure out how to get students to and from school, but columnist Dan Woog offers these ideas. → Read More
Calendar Close-up: Westport Uncorked returns with night of wine tastings for charity
The annual wine tasting began more than two decades ago and has become the rotary club’s second biggest fundraiser. This year's event is Nov. 18. → Read More
Calendar Close-up: Westport’s Unitarian Church keeps Matthew Shepard's memory alive in a new way
Nearly 25 years after honoring the memory of Matthew Shepard, Westport’s Unitarian Church keeps his memory alive in a new way with the upcoming play. → Read More
Woog's World: How Westport's Longshore Park came to be and its brush with Gatsby
Longshore Club Park has been a farm, home of a reclusive millionaire where Houdini performed, country club and the Westport park known today. → Read More