By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Jim Spina’s Savin Rock Part Two See part 1 “The Rock” Creativity in Action New legislation outlawing the spinning wheels in the stands on the waterside of West Haven was a strong motivator driving … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
On to the finals!
The West Haven High School Unified basketball team has advanced to the state championship with a pair of wins this weekend. The team will play at Mohegan Sun this Saturday at 11:45 a.m. against Windsor for the state title. “The entire school is proud … [Read more...] about On to the finals!
Westies sending two teams into finals
The West Haven boys basketball team is going to the state championship. After falling to cross-town rival Notre Dame three times during the regular season and SCC tournament, the Westies got their revenge. Playing a stifling box-and-one defense, … [Read more...] about Westies sending two teams into finals
Relay team sets school record
The West Haven High School swim team made history when the 200 Medley Relay group of Nathan Charron, Naomi Shubin, Austin Carr, and Benjamin Proano raced to a time of 1:47.63, breaking a school record that had stood for 35 years. From the moment … [Read more...] about Relay team sets school record
The week in photos – March 5, 2026
Council OKs budget schedule
The Borer administration is taking advantage of a 2017 exemption that allows a rejiggering of the city’s budget-passing timeline in the wake of an $8 million hole found in education spending due to cost overruns. Mayor Dorinda Borer has scheduled the … [Read more...] about Council OKs budget schedule
Writer’s opus relives Donovan Field
The legends and lore of the Savin Rock Amusement Park are part of the fabric of West Haven. Even some 56 years after the final buildings were torn down, residents of all generations are attracted to the stories and shadows of the place. Some are … [Read more...] about Writer’s opus relives Donovan Field
Dear Felicia
Nobody can say we ain’t had a winter in these parts. After not having a major snowstorm in two or three years, we’ve had two in less than a month. In fack, the storms were exackly four weeks apart, and that last one almost two weeks ago, dumped … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks. A new month means new Take and Make kits from our Ora Mason library. This month, adults can take home a Floral Infusion Bath Soak–this DIY soak is crafted to gently infuse warm water with soothing botanicals, … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
Jack Hughes or Eileen Gu?
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Jack Hughes or Eileen Gu? The Winter Olympics had its thrills and spills -- and a deep philosophical divide represented by two American, or American-born, athletes. Jack Hughes, the gold medal-winning … [Read more...] about Jack Hughes or Eileen Gu?