A visit from St. Nicholas By Clement Clarke Moore ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon … [Read more...] about Editorial – A visit from St. Nicholas
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The week in photos – December 20, 2018
Lady Westies end ‘18 season on a high note
The West Haven High School girls swim team had a much improved and successful season competing in the dual swim meets where they improved to 2-8-2 behind the leadership of senior captains Anya Celmer and Nicole Gaston, and senior Daniela Morales. … [Read more...] about Lady Westies end ‘18 season on a high note
Bruins cop two victories in Girls League hoop play
Squirt A tops Greenies in ‘Winter Classic’
The West Haven Squirt A travel hockey team earned a win and a tie over the weekend to push its record on the season to 17-11-3. The Blue Devils knocked off Hamden in the second annual "Winter Classic" to complete a sweep of the Dragons on the … [Read more...] about Squirt A tops Greenies in ‘Winter Classic’
First-time in history! Wizards take home win from Watertown
For the first time in the Wizards’ 48-year history, they beat the Watertown Warriors in Watertown, 410-251. This is also only the third time the Wizards have ever beaten Watertown and the first time they have ever beaten them two years in a row. Team … [Read more...] about First-time in history! Wizards take home win from Watertown
Knights top East Lyme in early season tilt
After a brief hiatus, the sports scene heated up again as the weather starts to get colder with the five-team (basketball. hockey, indoor track, swimming and wrestling) winter sports season getting underway this past week. Basketball -- Connor … [Read more...] about Knights top East Lyme in early season tilt
Sharks blank Tigers after opening loss
After having dropped its first contest of the season 3-2 in OT at Suffield, the West Haven/Sacred Heart Girls’ hockey team rebounded last week with a 6-0 win over the Hand Tigers on Monday evening and then a 7-0 victory over … [Read more...] about Sharks blank Tigers after opening loss
Rossi cancels party; cites city austerity as culprit for choice
Citing the city’s continuing fiscal problems, Mayor Nancy Rossi decided this year’s Christmas Party, hosted by her office, would be a casualty of the city’s austerity program. In a statement released last week, the mayor noted the decision follows … [Read more...] about Rossi cancels party; cites city austerity as culprit for choice
Around Town
Christmas Eve breakfast First Congregational Church is having a breakfast on Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24, from 9-11. The menu consists of pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, fruit platter, coffee, tea and juice will be served. All are … [Read more...] about Around Town