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During COVID-19 some Westport dance studios have implemented a hybrid schedule where dancers go into the studio or dance from home via Zoom. Because of the difference in surroundings, dancers have a different experience based on their location.

Dance studio’s hybrid model changes class experience

February 24, 2021
Due to confusion with the state of Connecticut, some teachers have already been vaccinated or registered to be vaccinated even though they are not technically eligible until the end of February, or even March. Currently, only phase 1a and the beginning of 1b are eligible to be vaccinated, and teachers are in the later part of phase 1b.

Vaccine eligibility contradictory, causes confusion for teachers

February 12, 2021
Homework assigned over the holiday break forces students to focus on school assignments rather than festive activities like decorating a Christmas tree

Homework during the holidays puts damper on festivities

December 23, 2020

College kids search for jobs

December 22, 2020
Sticky buns serve as a wonderful breakfast or dessert for special occasions. Although it is an overnight recipe, it is so easy to make.

Sticky buns; sweet overnight treat to make for the holidays

December 15, 2020
The exposure notification option in settings is available on both apple and android phones in Connecticut. When enabled, the service tracks if people have been exposed to others that have Covid-19 through logging any phone that comes within six feet. If someone with this service tests positive for Covid-19, they enter it into their phone and the exposure notifications send a message to phones that have come within six feet of the positive person.

Westport establishes hotline, exposure notifications to track Covid-19

November 25, 2020
The first snowfall of the school year happened recently, and it left people wondering if snow days will now be online days. Online school instead of snow days is more beneficial because it allows for students to still learn.

Online learning allows students to learn in all conditions

November 10, 2020
Residents of Westport put exuberant decorations on their houses and in their yards to get in the Halloween spirit.

Halloween house decorations raise holiday spirit

October 22, 2020
Students of Staples High School run online clubs through Zoom meetings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Online clubs enhance students’ COVID-19 experience

October 9, 2020
Staples cross country runners wear masks and socially distance while running in their small cohorts at practice.

COVID-19 affects cross country team

September 25, 2020
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