Westport
Daily News
Sunday, February 1st, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Westport news offers a rich mix of community events: a Martin Luther King Day video is online through Feb. 27, Homes with Hope food drive will run Feb. 7 at Stop & Shop, and Wakeman Town Farm will welcome 4 newborn lambs with a naming contest on Feb. 9. 06880
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The online art gallery now shows a range of local artworks from nature scenes to Valentine themes and is free to visit, though donations are welcome. Local artists are invited to email a JPG with details of their medium for next week’s exhibition (submissions accepted across many mediums). 06880
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Staples boys basketball beat Fairfield Warde 84-51 Friday night — improving to 12-0 overall and 8-0 in FCIAC play with five players scoring in double digits — and will face Fairfield Ludlowe Tuesday at 7 p.m. Westport Journal
- ➤ Staples girls basketball defeated Fairfield Warde 58-26 on Friday—Addie Talbott led with 17 points as Chloe Smith and Freya Harvey added key contributions to boost the Wreckers to an 11-1 record. Westport Journal
- ➤ Staples girls basketball won 60-31 against Torrington on Thursday (Chloe Smith scored 20 points) and will host Fairfield Warde Friday at 7 p.m. for an FCIAC game. Westport Journal
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27th Annual Crossword Puzzle Contest
1-4:30 p.m. — The Westport Library — $35 participation fee — Celebrate wordplay with puzzles and special games alongside Will Shortz, the NYT crossword editor.
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WestportREADS Film Series: Night At the Museum
2-4 p.m. — The Westport Library — Free entry — Enjoy the family-friendly comedy 'Night at the Museum' as part of the WestportREADS film series.
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