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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Deer prints and snowshoe trails dotted the property at Westport’s Earthplace today as people ventured out to explore the trails while still covered in snow. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Jaime Bairaktaris for ...

The house at Westport’s 26 Buena Vista Drive, in the Compo Beach area, was demolished today. Built in 1954, the 1-3/4 story cape had 2,587 square feet and was situated on a .19-acre property. A fire ...

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 ...

People who visit Burying Hill Beach, take part in the town’s tennis program, take town-sponsored golf lessons or attend Camp Compo will see an increase in their fees this year. The Westport Board of ...

Joan O’Connor Strickler, formerly of Branford and Killingworth, Conn., died in Charlottesville, Va., on Jan. 19 after a period of declining health. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of Margery and ...

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 ...