6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (632+ words) The Kander and Ebb musical is complex and nuanced. Not many high school troupes tackle it. Directors David Roth and Kerry Long did. As with every show they stage, it was a smash. Former media instructor Jim Honeycutt filmed it. Now…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (825+ words) Yesterday was Westport’s 1st day of school. In a scene repeated all over town (and the country) (and every August), the kids at the Vani Court bus stop got ready for another (hopefully great) year. For nearly 40 years, the Hole in…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (855+ words) Less than 2 weeks remain before “A Day in the Life of Westport.” Whether it’s a sunrise at Compo Beach, breakfast with family, volunteering at a community event, opening a business downtown, walking the dog, cheering from the sidelines or enjoying…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (482+ words) From its opening notes, “Oklahoma!” draws audiences in like few shows can. You’ll see how below, in Jim Honeycutt’s highlights from Staples Players’ fall 2012 production of the classic musical. And what happened to the actors after the wind came sweepin…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (71+ words) 06880 Soundview Summer Stroll Scenes: The Sequel Many other stroll-goers took excellent images too. Here’s a sampling. It was a blast — as you can see below! What do you think? Please comment! Remember: All commenters must use full, real names!Cancel…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (177+ words) This was a perfect day for a stroll. Over 3,000 men, women and — especially — children took advantage of spectacular weather to enjoy the 3rd annual Soundview Summer Stroll, on the Compo Beach exit road. Walking, jogging, bicycling, Rollerblading, and — especially — pushing strollers,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (724+ words) One final reminder: The 3rd annual Soundview Summer Stroll is today. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Compo Beach exit road is closed to traffic. In place of cars, it comes alive with music, food, face painting, other kids’ activities, and more. Four musical…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1153+ words) The Staples High School Class of 1976 reunion is in the books. The weather last weekend was not great. But that was about the only bummer, for the 150 men and women who attended at least one of many events. Each reunion…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (284+ words) Our 12th annual “06880” blog party was the biggest and best yet. The weather was perfect. The temperature, blue skies, soft breeze … it all came together (after a summer of heat and severe thunderstorms). Over 200 folks — those born and raised here; couples…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (282+ words) Soundview Drive — the Compo Beach exit road — is a Westport gem. With water on one side and handsome homes on the other, it’s a great place to walk, jog, bike, Rollerblade, or just hang out on the seawall. The only…...