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Making waves! The students of the Westport Swim Club pose before a ‘candy’ meet. Each swimmer gets a piece of candy after each race, regardless of their placement or time.

Westport Swim Club at risk of closing over scheduling conflict

Camille Blundell ’27, Paper Editor November 23, 2024

Westport Swim Club, renowned for its coaching, is facing an uncertain future after a scheduling conflict with a new Parks and Rec swim club taking over its original practice time. Coaches and parents are...

The new spanish film class projects into the students future, as its potential rises.

Staples expands curriculum with Advanced forensics, Spanish Film Studies and accelerated math

Ann Marie Maccaro ’27, Paper Editor November 22, 2024

Three new courses have been proposed to the Board of Education for next year’s curriculum. An accelerated math program, a Spanish films class and Advanced forensics are being considered for next year's...

Bernstein (left) receives her Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame award.

Building more than toys: Melissa Bernstein inducted into the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame

Camilla Garfield ’27, Paper Editor November 16, 2024

The co-founder of the beloved children’s toy company Melissa & Doug has been inducted into the 2024 Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame. The long-time Westport resident, Melissa Bernstein, was recognized...

Gas prices in the state of Connecticut have been going down penny by penny to drop the average gas price in Connecticut below the national average.

Connecticut gas prices lower penny by penny, falling below national average

Catie Campagnino ’26, Paper Editor November 16, 2024

Gas prices in Connecticut dropped two cents the week of Oct. 28 to make the average gas price in Connecticut lower than the national average.   According to AAA gas prices the average price for regular...

Fire danger at Sherwood Island State Park is currently rated as extreme, with officials urging the public to take precautions to prevent forest fires.

Brush fire risks rise as high temperatures, lack of rain persists

Amelia Berkowitz '27, Web News Editor November 6, 2024

The ongoing lack of rain and unusually high temperatures over the past few weeks have significantly increased the risk of brush fires in Westport and surrounding Connecticut areas. Weather conditions...

Incumbent Democrat Jonathan Steinberg and challenger Republican John Bolton debate at Greens Farms Academy on Oct. 17.

Beyond the ballot: Steinberg, Bolton debate for chance to represent 136th district

Lila Boroujerdi ’26 and Zara Saliba '26, Web Features Editor and Paper Editor October 31, 2024

Incumbent Democrat Jonathan Steinberg debated Republican John Bolton for the seat in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 136 on Oct. 17.  The debate, hosted by Greens Farms Academy in...

Fatal narcotic distribution is a big issue (United States Drug Enforcement Adminstration).

Fatal drug crisis: Bridgeport trafficker sentenced as overdose deaths surge across Connecticut

Kelpin Gomez ’25, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

The United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Vanessa Roberts Avery, publicly announced on Oct. 1 that 28-year-old Bridgeport resident Jermel Bates has been sentenced to 84 months in federal...

Powerschool allows parental control for attendance through their “Attendance Monitor.”

Staples adopts PowerSchool for attendance in attempts to replace phone call system

Danisha Nasution ’25, Paper Editor October 29, 2024

Over the summer, Staples High School implemented a new attendance system through PowerSchool, giving parents full control to report and manage their child's absences online, eliminating the need for phone...

ParentSquare messages will appear on the text messaging app, but they will be monitored. Direct messages never display real phone numbers in the text app. Screenshot by Audrey Curtis ’25

New contacting policy shifts communication to ParentSquare app

Audrey Curtis ’25 and Anna Kercher ’25 October 28, 2024

In an effort to ensure transparency and consolidate forms of communication, the Westport Public Schools District has banned texting between coaches, teachers and students, set in motion for the 2024-2025...

Hurricane Helene has caused severe damage throughout the southeast.

Westport first responders aid North Carolina in Hurricane Helene relief efforts

Matthew Stashower ’25, Inklings Ambassador October 22, 2024

Westport first responders traveled to help with hurricane relief in North Carolina earlier this month. This team of four, composed of three firefighters and one police officer, traveled to Asheville, North...

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