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Career Change Pays Off For Teacher Of The Year
In the middle of Liz Smith’s demonstration lesson, while applying for a job at Bedford Middle School, the fire alarm went off. That could be a metaphor for teachers everywhere. They always face...
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Lockdown At Staples; “Shelter In Place” At Bedford
Westport superintendent of schools Thomas Scarice says: “This morning, a call was made to the Westport Police Department that warranted a lockdown at Staples High School. “As a precaution, Bedford...
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Westport Lockdown: Part Of Nationwide Rise In Fake Threats
In the aftermath of this morning’s lockdown at Staples High School, and a “shelter in place” order at Bedford Middle School, superintendent of schools Thomas Scarice provided this information: This...
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Photo Challenge #421
For over 8 years, our Sunday Photo Challenge has highlighted scenes all over Westport. Some are easy. Some are — well, challenging. But none elicited as many wrong answers as last week’s. Responses...
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Roundup: Flooding, BMS Earthquake Help, Graffiti …
Today’s trash pick-up at Elaine Road has been canceled, due to predicted bad weather. A new date will be announced soon. ======================================================= The coastal flood...
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BMS Inspires Westport’s Sister City Youth
More than 70 years ago, Marigny was recovering from World War II. Westport adopted the French town as our sister city. We sent clothes, food and gifts. Students here joined the effort, writing letters...
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Roundup: BMS, Budget Process, BOF …
Matthew Balga — the 54-year-old Norwalk resident killed in a motor vehicle/pedestrian accident Saturday night on Riverside Avenue — worked at The Whelk, not far from where he was struck. A small...
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Photo Challenge #440
The official-looking sign says “No Unnecessary Shifting or Braking.” WTF? We’re used to ignoring signs like “30 Minute Parking. Violators Will Be Towed at Their Own Expense.” And “Speed Limit 25.” But...
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Roundup: Car Thieves, Badass Bagels, Kids’ Cell Phones …
Once again, there’s been an increase is auto theft and break-in attempts. At 10:38 p.m. Tuesday night, Representative Town Meeting member Andrew Colabella saw a black Toyota with 5 occupants — wearing...
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Roundup: Wakeman Fields, Traffic Survey, Redi-Cut Carpets …
What works for Long Lots Elementary School must also work for Bedford Middle School. Put another way: What’s good for the Westport Community Gardens is also good for Wakeman Park. The Board of...
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Back To School!
This story ran 2 years ago, as the new school year began. Several readers asked to see it again. It’s just as timely — and timeless — today. Have a great year!...
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