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Positive COVID-19 cases confirmed in several Westport schools

Positive COVID-19 cases confirmed in several Westport schools

November 5, 2020

Over the last several days, multiple positive COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Kings Highway Elementary School, Bedford Middle School and most recently in Coleytown Elementary School, which has had...

Impacted by a positive COVID-19 test, Long Lots Elementary School now has multiple members of its community quarantined

COVID-19 case prompts quarantines at Long Lots Elementary School

Finnegan Courtney '23, News Editor October 2, 2020

Long Lots Elementary School (LLS) was revealed to have a positive COVID-19 case late on Sept. 28. The person, whose identity cannot be revealed due to privacy protections, is currently quarantined at home...

Threatening political messages posted in downtown Westport cause fear among residents

Lucy Arrow '21, Web Sports Editor October 1, 2020

Violent and threatening posters spreading political messages were placed in downtown Westport by an unknown person or group of people this weekend. Posted outside of Pink Sumo, and taped to  parking...

Fairfield Ludlowe closed down due to the coronavirus

Fairfield Ludlowe High School closes down within month of opening

Jack Dennison '21 and Jalen St.Fort ’22 September 28, 2020

Fairfield Ludlowe High School closed on Thursday for the remainder of the week after five students tested positive for COVID-19. Superintendent Mike Cummings stated that the school closed down after...

Coleytown Elementary closed after staff member tested positive for Coronavirus

Coleytown Elementary closed after staff member tested positive for Coronavirus

Katie Simons ’22, Paper Arts Editor September 14, 2020

Coleytown Elementary School (CES) closed down on Sept. 11 after a staff member tested positive for Coronavirus just three days after opening the school to students for the first time since March The district...

Instagram challenges are the new trend that are bringing people together.

Instagram trends have brought people together

Jake Navarro '20 and Ethan Frank '20, Staff Writers May 14, 2020

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By Monday, voters will need to make a final decision on which party they will be a member of for the 2020 election and whether or not to switch.

Westport Registrar of Voters announces deadlines for 2020 election registration

Finnegan Courtney '23, News Editor May 11, 2020

The Westport Registrar of Voters decided that May 11 would be the last day for registered voters who are currently in a political party to switch parties. All new or unaffiliated voters who wish to register...

Connecticut schools will remain closed for the rest of the school year.

Lamont closes public schools until fall

Jack Dennison '21, Broadcast Director May 6, 2020

Governor Ned Lamont officially canceled in-person classes at all Connecticut public schools until the fall. This comes as the state approaches 30,000 coronavirus cases. In a press release, Lamont expressed...

The We The People team discovered they had won their division over a Zoom call with teacher Suzanne Kammerman.

We The People breaks records in unprecedented times

Serena Ye '20, Web A&E Editor April 30, 2020

The We The People class placed fifth at the 2020 National Finals Challenge held from Saturday, April 25 to Sunday, April 26.  In addition to finishing the highest Staples High School has ever placed,...

On May 15, Longshore Golf Courses and Compo Beach parking lots will be reopening for the public with restrictions.

Longshore Golf Course and Compo Beach parking lots plan to reopen May 15

Lucy Arrow '21, Web Sports Editor April 30, 2020

As of May 15, Longshore Golf Course and Compo Beach parking lots will be reopening after their closure since March 14 in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. Although these locations are reopening,...

Students will have three options to choose from as their “Reimagined Senior Internship.”

College and Career Center revises plan to keep senior internships

Emily Stone '20, Business Director April 29, 2020

The College and Career Center announced April 28 that senior internships for the 2020 school year will take place as scheduled.  According to an email sent out to the senior class, students will be...

Westport utilizes pandemic drone to test for COVID-19 symptoms

Westport utilizes pandemic drone to test for COVID-19 symptoms

Lia Chen '20, Paper A&E Editor April 22, 2020

Westport will be the first town in Connecticut to use drones to fight the COVID-19 pandemic as part of their “Flatten the Curve Pilot Program” announced on Tuesday. The drones will be able to detect...

The 2020 Fourth of July fireworks and Memorial Day Parade in Westport are canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Westport cancels summer events due to COVID-19

Caroline Donohue '20, Business Manager April 21, 2020

The 2020 Memorial Day Parade and Fourth of July fireworks in Westport have been canceled this year to prevent community spread during the coronavirus pandemic. The town of Westport released a statement...

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