Good morning, Westport.

The Westport Fire Department responded to a house fire, a local was injured, Staples High School hosted a spelling bee with notable guest spellers, Chef Brian Lewis introduced a new dining experience, and several community events and achievements were highlighted, including an art show and a high school freshman winning a national civics challenge.

One individual was hospitalized following a fire in a garage on Tarone Drive, Westport, with firefighters successfully preventing the blaze from reaching the main home.

Edward Capasso, 57, of Massachusetts, was charged with stealing from a YMCA locker in Westport over five years ago, involving payment card theft and identity theft.

Westport's Representative Town Meeting approved funding for several public works projects including a new sewage treatment plant generator, sidewalk improvements, a new highway service truck, and a culvert replacement at Deadman Brook.

The Westport Planning and Zoning Commission denied a proposal to expand a historic home on Norwalk Avenue, with the homeowner considering demolition as an alternative.

Saugatuck Scribes: Cookbook Release with Chef Alison Grace

Chef Alison Milwe Grace celebrates the release of her first cookbook, offering a collection of recipes aimed at enhancing festive gatherings.