Will Shortz, crossword puzzle editor of The New York Times, presided over today’s ninth annual crossword puzzle competition at the Westport Public Library. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for ...

Westporters Zach Bomes (l) and Dan Navarro try to soak up the snow-reflected rays today following the heavy overnight snow. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Allen Bomes for WestportNow.com ...

A young male Westport driver escaped injury tonight when his vehicle collided with a deer in the southbound lane of Compo Road South near Baker Avenue. The driver said the deer “shot out from a snow ...

The newest Westport coffee house, Java Coffee and Café, had its final “soft opening” day today before officially opening Tuesday at 44 Church Lane, just up the street from Spotted Horse, Guests were ...

Westport Historical Society Director Sue Gold (l) addresses today’s opening reception for its newest exhibits “Treasures Revealed: The WHS Archives and Collections” and “Inside Story: Westport’s ...

Cpl. Kevin Smith (r) was honored tonight as the 2019 Westport Police Officer of the Year in a ceremony in the Town Hall auditorium. Police Chief Foti Koskinas (l) cited numerous incidents in which ...

A large box truck tonight spun out of control and hit the median and a van on snow-covered I-95 southbound between exits 18 and 17, according to witnesses. One patient was transported by Westport EMS ...

Westport firefighters and police officers assisted today at a house fire just over the Westport town line in Fairfield that heavily damaged the structure. A family living in the house at 340 Westport ...

The Westport Arts Center tonight hosted a reception to mark the opening of its “As We Are!” exhibit. Led by artist Pamela Hovland, it is described as an art collaboration that presents perspectives on ...

That’s the good news to hear First Selectman Jim Marpe and school board chairman Michael Gordon tell it at today’s “State of the Town and Schools” talk at Westport Town Hall. The not-so-good news is ...

U.S. Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg, who at age 78 won back a Senate seat in 2002 after retiring a year earlier, has also rejoined the newlywed ranks, with his second marriage on Sunday. Among those in ...

Author George Hodgman signs copies of his book “Bettyville” tonight following his WestportREADS keynote address at the Saugatuck Congregational Church. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for ...