In a blow for Connecticut casino opponents, the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs today granted the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation recognition. The decision could open the door to more gambling casinos in ...

Westporters Zach Bomes (l) and Dan Navarro try to soak up the snow-reflected rays today following the heavy overnight snow. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Allen Bomes for WestportNow.com ...

Westport Historical Society Director Sue Gold (l) addresses today’s opening reception for its newest exhibits “Treasures Revealed: The WHS Archives and Collections” and “Inside Story: Westport’s ...

Westport firefighters and police officers assisted today at a house fire just over the Westport town line in Fairfield that heavily damaged the structure. A family living in the house at 340 Westport ...

The house at Westport’s 26 Buena Vista Drive, in the Compo Beach area, was demolished today. Built in 1954, the 1-3/4 story cape had 2,587 square feet and was situated on a .19-acre property. A fire ...

People who visit Burying Hill Beach, take part in the town’s tennis program, take town-sponsored golf lessons or attend Camp Compo will see an increase in their fees this year. The Westport Board of ...

Joan O’Connor Strickler, formerly of Branford and Killingworth, Conn., died in Charlottesville, Va., on Jan. 19 after a period of declining health. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of Margery and ...

Avery Landon said she and the Staples High School boy had been friends, and she didn’t want to ruin her classmate’s life. That’s why she didn’t go to the police to report his unwanted advances, ...

David W. Seirup, age 54, beloved husband of Maureen Flynn Seirup, of Fairfield, passed away uexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008 at Bridgeport Hospital. In addition to his devoted wife of 29 years, ...

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority today urged customers to leave work early today and finish traveling early tonight, especially those who use Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road.

Westport Fire Chief Andrew Kingsbury tonight briefs members of Westport’s two Rotary clubs who have volunteered to support Westport emergency management during emergencies. It was the first of three ...

Despite the sign, service was not particularly good on Metro-North’s New Haven Line late today as snow became heavier. The railroad reported delays of 10 to 15 minutes because of the weather. This was ...