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Bedford Students Find Higher Ground
It’s a sad but true fact of middle school life: Kids get bullied. They’re called “retard,” “lardass” and “gay.” They get pushed and shoved, or — sometimes worse — ignored. Bullying is front and...
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Tear Down That Gate!
As the Great North Avenue Paving Project progressed last week, many drivers waited patiently resignedly fumingly furiously for a single lane of traffic to move. But some folks found a silver lining in...
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Music This Side Up
The 5 members of the classic rock/alternative band This Side Up cite their musical influences: Led Zeppelin. AC/DC. Red Hot Chili Peppers. Green Day. That’s not unusual. But what is surprising is...
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When The Cold War Came To Town
Recently the New York Times ran a story on the top-secret nuclear bomb shelter built for President Kennedy near his Palm Beach home. These days, it’s a tourist attraction. We could have had something...
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Ed Board Dollars And Sense
With the budget season in full swing, the Board of Education presents its figures to the Board of Finance this Thursday (March 29, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall — it’s a public meeting). Among the key points to...
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The DL On MS
Entering a new school can be nerve-wracking for anyone. Last year, as new Bedford Middle School 6th graders, Peri and Brooke Kessler asked older kids they didn’t even know for help with their lockers....
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Middle Schoolers Rack Up Robotics Titles
Following the path blazed by Staples High, Westport’s middle schools’ robotics team snagged 2 first-place medals at last weekend’s First Lego League state championship, held at Central Connecticut...
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Veterans Day: The Sequel
Veterans never tire of serving their country — or their community. Each year, Bedford Middle School marks today by hosting veterans from the Y’s Men. They talk about what they did, why and how they did...
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Bedford Middle Schoolers Head To Olympics
In just their 2nd year of existence, Bedford Middle School’s Science Olympiad team won the state championship. There’s no telling how far they’ll go now. Well, actually there is. They’re headed to...
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BMS Honors America’s Vets
Yesterday was Veterans Day. Instead of a large assembly, Bedford Middle School invited veterans to meet 8th graders in individual social studies classrooms. They’ve done it that way for over 15 years —...
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“You Are All Loved”
Nearly every day for the past few years, students arriving at Staples High and Westport’s 2 middle schools have been welcomed by “Happy Birthday” signs. Parents rent them — and choose an appropriate...
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Josh, Jamie, Billy Elliot And Bedford
There have been a lot of stories lately about bullying. This is not one of them. Josh Suggs and Jamie Mann. Today’s stand-up-and-cheer story begins in April 2009. Jill Johnson Mann and her family had...
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This Morning’s Hit-And-Run
A Bedford Middle School parent forwarded this email, sent today by principal Adam Rosen: This morning, BMS bus #21 (morning run) was involved in a minor fender bender; the bus was rear-ended by a hit...
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UPDATE: This Morning’s Bus Incident
The Westport Police Department has added details about this morning’s bus accident at Weston Road and Cross Highway. There was minor damage to both the bus and the car. Both drivers stopped. The driver...
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Mary Martinik Hangs Up Her Whistle
For 41 years, Marty Martinik has loved her job. First in Darien, then Trumbull — and from 1992 through now, in Westport — she has taught middle and high school physical education. (With a 3-year stint...
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Glenn Hightower Memorial Set For Saturday
The life of Glenn Hightower — educator, civic volunteer and coach — will be celebrated this Saturday (January 21, 2 p.m.) at the United Methodist Church on Weston Road. The longtime Westport resident...
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Mike Rea Explores A First Selectman Run
Growing up on Evergreen Avenue, Mike Rea attended almost-in-his-back yard Bedford Elementary School. His alma mater now serves as Town Hall. And Rea is trying to figure out whether he wants to work...
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Bedford Backs Leah’s Birthday Bash
Pirate costumes, swords, crowns and scepters; a life-size Glinda the Good Witch cutout; Alice in Wonderland costumes for this spring’s production — all that and more is moving from Bedford Middle...
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Alices In Wonderland
“Alice in Wonderland” is a great play for kids. But Bedford Middle School director Karen McCormick was still surprised when 77 students auditioned for her school’s 6th grade-only production of that...
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Staples, Middle Schools Observe Walkout Day; Nursery School Celebrates...
This morning at 10, students across the country walked out of class. They honored the 17 slain students and teachers of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, and demanded sensible gun legislation. At...
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