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After raining for multiple hours, snow from the storm is finally seen sticking to multiple surfaces.

Connecticut weathers second major storm

Nile Jean '24, Staff Writer March 17, 2023

Connecticut weathered its second major winter storm of the year yesterday. While Westport faced mostly rain, other northern parts of Connecticut saw powerful snowstorms.  The storm was a nor’ easter,...

Hurricane Michael frightens Staples students, alumni

Hurricane Michael frightens Staples students, alumni

October 11, 2018

By Audrey Bernstein '20 Category four Hurricane Michael reached North Carolina on Oct. 11, where it has closed schools, roads and flooded rivers. The storm struck the Florida Panhandle the week of Oct....

Harsh weather causes major flood damages to Westport homes

Harsh weather causes major flood damages to Westport homes

October 2, 2018

By Caroline Donohue '20 Tuesday, Sept. 25 was a dreaded day for citizens of Westport and the surrounding Fairfield county towns, as torrential downpours hit hard. Heavy rain went on for hours, cancelling...

Tropical Storm Florence forces college students to evacuate

Tropical Storm Florence forces college students to evacuate

September 22, 2018

By Alexandra Sprouls ’19 With Tropical Storm Florence causing chaos in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia through heavy downpour and strong winds, many Staples alumni were forced to temporarily...

Westport recovers from brutal Nor'easter

Westport recovers from brutal Nor’easter

March 14, 2018

By Melanie Lust '19

Hurricane Joaquin; are Staples students and faculty ready?

Hurricane Joaquin; are Staples students and faculty ready?

Hannah Bjorkman, Staff Writer October 2, 2015

Hurricane Joaquin is on its way towards the East Coast, and is a category 4 storm which means it produces extreme high winds, storm surge flooding and torrential rain. It is currently in the Bahamas, with...

Storm Stories

April 10, 2010

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A worker stands atop of a tree that had its limbs tangled in electrical wires at 34 Burr Farms Rd.  | Photo by Lucas Hammerman '10

Widespread Power Outages Close School for Three Days and Extend School Year

March 27, 2010
Over 110,000 people lost power through the state due to a storm, causing Staples High School to close for 3 days.
Staples Players make final adjustments before the premiere on Friday night. | Photo by Eric Essagof '12

Recent Storm Intensifies Players ‘Little Shop’ Hell Week

March 18, 2010
Rachel Guetta '13 looks into how the recent storm affects the preparation for Staples Players' "Little Shop" production.
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