Beach spot “Joey’s by the Shore” closes after 32 Years
Jack Dennison '21, Paper Sports Editor
November 21, 2019
Joey’s by the Shore will close promptly due to a loss of a rent agreement with the Westport Parks and Recreation department, according to a press release on the Westport government website. Joey’s had been serving Compo Beach and the Longshore Country Club with standard American fast food for ...
Putting students’ summer plans to the test
Lauren Wasserman '19 and Kevin Ludy 19', Staff writers
May 25, 2019
A.P. Environmental students work with the Connecticut Fund for the Environment at Sherwood Island State Park
October 19, 2017
by Julia Rosier '18 ...
School’s out for Summer, Even for Teachers
Josiah Tarrant, Assistant Business Manager
June 9, 2016
This summer, Staples students won’t be the only ones hitting the City, earning pocket cash working odd jobs, baking in the sun, and travelling the world. Word on the street is that come June 17th, our intrepid teachers have a few adventures of their own in store, from ringing wedding bells to climbing the Great Wall. While you have been finishing up that ...
Westport police trade sirens for serves at Spike-A-Cop 2015
Sarah Sommer, Features Editor
May 28, 2015
Five things to do in Westport over winter break
Alix Sommers, Staff Writer
December 23, 2014
Staying home over winter break can be frustrating. You’ve tried to convince your parents that going away would be great for the family, but they just don’t seem to be fully convinced. I get it. However, there are ways to make it better.... 1. Bake Sweets Pull out the flour and the sugar. Baking brings out the spirit...
5 Things to do in Westport over winter break
December 23, 2014
Staying home over winter break can be frustrating. You’ve tried to convince your parents that going away would be great for the family, but they just don’t seem to be fully convinced. I get it. However, there are ways to make it better.... Bake Sweets Pull out the flour and the sugar.Ba...
Westporters battle over fate of Compo Beach
Becky Hoving, Staff Writer
October 1, 2014
Compo Beach lovers young and old gathered in the Town Hall Auditorium on Monday night for the Parks and Recreation Commission’s presentation of the draft of renovation. The presentation included reconfiguring shore-front parking, a new bathhouse and a new cabana-like structure where Joey’s would ...
Westport says farewell to summer
Caroline O'Kane, Staff Writer
September 22, 2014
Summer is warmth, the burning sun kissing your shoulders. Summer is freedom, beaches, summer camp, relaxation. As Sept. 22 approaches we have to officially say farewell to summer as the weather turn cold. On Monday night at 10:29 PM, the sun crosses the equator and the day and night are the same length. Co...
Cool trends that beat the summer heat
Jane Schutte, Web Features Editor
May 30, 2014
This summer is adventure. Some seniors are participating in internships abroad, sophomores and juniors get to put their new licenses to practice, and freshmen will relish in their first summer of high school. “I'm really excited to hang out with friends and take a break from the busy school year,”...
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Westport residents trudge on despite COVID-19 quarantine
April 6, 2020
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April 3, 2020
Students react to updates in COVID-19 management
April 3, 2020
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Charlotte Smith ’21 is adding to her list of many hobbies as she embarks on her first year as a Staff Writer for Inklings. Smith took Intro to Journalism last school year and decided to become a part...