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Where to Visit Santa Claus Near Westport This Year

Brooke Kirkham ’27, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

Santa Claus is coming to town—and he’s making plenty of stops near Westport this holiday season. From traditional mall meet-and-greets to quirky underwater appearances, there’s no shortage of opportunities...

Spotify brings the gift of Spotify Wrapped to users this Christmas season.

Spotify Wrapped arrives, inciting mixed reviews from Staples’ students

Bailey Lillvis ’27, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for all music lovers – Spotify Wrapped has arrived. Spotify Wrapped is the apps’ end-of-year feature that summarizes users’ past year of listening. It reveals...

About 10 toys were taken from the toy drive bins around school, intended to be donated to the Lighthouse program.

Santa’s little grinches: gifts taken out of toy drive donation boxes

Anna Kercher ’25, Associate Paper Managing Editor December 9, 2024

Around 10 donated toys collected for the Lighthouse Program of Bridgeport were taken from the toy drive boxes at Staples High School the weekend of Nov. 22. This toy drive was set up and promoted by Staples...

A second suspect was arrested for a smash-and-grab robbery at Lux, Bond & Green

Second suspect arrested in store ‘Smash-and-Grab’ robbery

Addison Frankel ’27, Assistant Business Manager December 6, 2024

Westport police have made a significant development in their ongoing investigation into the smash-and-grab robbery that occurred at the Lux, Bond & Green jewelry store in May.  Authorities announced...

Riko’s Pizza brings its famous thin crust and hot oil pies to Westport’s Saugatuck neighborhood at 60 Charles Street—a slice of Stamford now closer to home!

Slicing into Westport: Riko’s Pizza now open!

Zander Bauer ’26, Paper Editor December 3, 2024

Riko’s Pizza has officially opened its doors in Westport, adding to the growing list of locations for this popular Stamford-based pizza chain. Known for its signature thin crust and hot oil pizzas, Riko’s...

Alert translated from French to English sharing neighborhoods unsafe to go to in Haiti. These are updated every day, additional communication is done through community group chats to alert if an area is safe or not. Photo contributed by anonymous Haitian resident

Violence in Haiti causes new flight bans for the holiday season

Bianca Mastocciolo ’26 , Assistant Business Manager November 26, 2024

As the holidays near, people begin booking flights and plans to see their families. Unfortunately for Haitian residents, that is no longer an option. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has banned...

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...

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