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• Widow pension requests for fallen firefighters to be reviewed

  A whole host of organizations and groups have also stepped forward to provide financial assistance to the Velasquez and Baik families. Since the July 24 fire, Velasquez and Baik's fellow firefighters in the Bridgeport Fire Department have sold... more »

  Keila Torres, Staff Writer 3 weeks ago

  fire | accomplishment | religious festival or holiday | safety of citizens | Christmas

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  Westport firefighters, community rise in the name of fallen heroes

  A crowd of around 200 joined the Bruce Springsteen tribute band, "Lost in the Flood," at Bobby Q's Barbecue and Grill in downtown Westport for a rousing night of song and dance to raise proceeds for the families of the Bridgeport firefighters,... more »

  Paul Schott 1 month ago

  fire | music | accomplishment | losses | safety of citizens

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  Snakes Alive! And lots more, make Earthplace a globally appealing attraction

  The fork-tongued guest at a recent Sunrise Rotary meeting made quite an impression on the Westport civic group. Corn Muffin, a slithery serpent, appeared before the gathering in Bobby Q's restaurant when it was pulled from a green-and-white... more »

  Patricia McCormack, pmccormack@bcnnew.corn 1 month ago

  children | wildlife | nature

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  Enjoy food, rides, games and music at Westport's Festival Italiano

  Pasta, pizza and specialty Italian desserts are among the traditional Italian fare available through Sunday at the festival, which takes place in the spacious commuter parking lots located next to the Saugatuck Railroad Station. Nonprofit... more »

  2 months ago

  music | festive event (including carnival) | housing and urban planning | gastronomy | religious festival or holiday

• Letters to the editor

  Our family activities include children's arts and crafts, games, music, food and drink. First prize is a $5,000 Visa Gift Card, second prize is a $1,000 Visa Gift Card, and there will be eight additional $500 Visa Gift Card prizes. [...] the... more »

  3 months ago

  children | award and prize | ceremony | accomplishment | patient | charity

• USS New York commissioning chairman to speak at Westport Sunrise Rotary

  The U.S. Navy ship built with steel from the World Trade Center will be the topic of a talk by Robert A. Ravitz, chairman of the USS New York Commissioning Committee, at the Westport Sunrise Rotary Club breakfast meeting at 7:30 a.m. Friday in... more »

  3 months ago

  accomplishment | civil and public service | terrorism | restaurant and catering | advertising

• Eco Fest: An environment for education, entertainment

  The second annual Eco Fest, set for Saturday from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at the Levitt Pavilion, promises to be bigger and better than last year's event, according to Michael Aitkenhead, an AP environmental science teacher at Staples High School. While... more »

  3 months ago

  school | music | gastronomy

• Sunrise Rotary to honor five civic leaders

  The ceremony will begin with breakfast at 8 a.m. The public is invited and those who wish to attend must reserve a seat by calling Sunrise Rotary at 203-454-6446, contacting any Sunrise Rotary member, or calling club President John Hendrickson at... more »

  4 months ago

  soccer / football | civil and public service | children | recreational and sporting goods

• THE DISH: Tom Brokaw spotted in Stamford

  An evening of dinner and music is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich's Fellowship Hall with special guests and master of ceremonies Gretchen Carlson, co-anchor of Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends," Bill... more »

  4 months ago

  music | family | gastronomy

• Letters to the editor, March 10

  The Westport Veterans Council and the Westport News announce that the theme for the Memorial Day Parade float contest will be "A Salute to our Defenders of Freedom." There will be certificates awarded in the following categories: best... more »

  6 months ago

  consumers | employee | children | gastronomy