Harbor News

Clinton, Westbrook, and Old Saybrook's hometown newspaper. Established in 1997. Published by Shore Publishing.

The Harbor News provides superior, hyper-local news coverage delivered to every home and business every week. We feature informative stories about the issues that are important to local residents, ranging from weekly resident profiles to hard-hitting reports on town projects, boards, and committees. News coverage is complemented by columns from local legislators, a lively letters to the editor for

um, and submissions from our readers. The Harbor News reporters write the most comprehensive Sports section on the shoreline, covering everything from local high school sporting events to profiles on the personalities who make up the sporting community. The Living section is bursting with timely reviews of theater and cinema, news on gallery openings, the latest on the local music and literary scene, and a comprehensive calendar of events—it’s the must-have guide to life on the shoreline.

08/18/2025

A public presentation on a report recommending Wren Park as the best site in town for a community center in Westbrook was held Aug. 12. The town plans to hold additional public hearings in the future.

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A public presentation on a report recommending Wren Park as the best site in town for a community center was held Aug. 12. The town plans to hold additional public hearings in the future.

08/15/2025

Attention Animal lovers: Army’s Legacy Animal Rescue and Sanctuary will host a public opening event on Sunday, Sept. 28, from noon to 3 p.m. at 647 Horse Hill Road in Westbrook. An RSVP is requested by Friday, Sept. 15.

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After months of major renovations, Army's Legacy Animal Rescue and Sanctuary will host a public opening event on Saturday, Sept. 28, from noon to 3 p.m. at 647 Horse Hill Road in Westbrook. An RSVP is requested by Sunday, Sept. 15.

08/13/2025

Not everyone gets to say their adult job is the one they dreamed of doing as a kid. But for Dr. Lauren Price, owning Clinton Veterinary Hospital and finding ways to give back to local pets is a dream come true.

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08/12/2025

When the new school year begins in Old Saybrook, there will be some new faces in key administrative positions. Over the summer, the Board of Education approved new administrators at the elementary, middle school, and districtwide levels.

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When the new school year begins in Old Saybrook, there will be some new faces in key administrative positions. Over the summer, the Board of Education (BOE) approved new administrators at the elementary, middle school, and districtwide levels.

08/11/2025

The Westbrook Board of Selectmen has approved updates to the town’s loitering ordinance that officials hope will allow for stronger enforcement on town properties. The proposed changes are scheduled for a town meeting vote on Tuesday, Aug. 12.

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The Westbrook Board of Selectmen (BOS) has approved updates to the town's loitering ordinance that officials hope will allow for stronger enforcement on town properties. The proposed changes are scheduled for a town meeting vote on Monday, Aug. 12 (after press time).

08/08/2025

The State Elections Enforcement Commission won't investigate a complaint alleging the Clinton Democratic Town Committee did not properly notice its caucus last month. The complaint was .filed by the chairman of the Clinton Republican Town Committee.

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At a meeting on Aug. 6, the State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) voted not to investigate a complaint filed by the chairman of the Clinton Republican Town Committee, which alleged the Clinton Democratic Town Committee (DTC) did not properly notice its caucus last month.

08/07/2025

The Clinton Police Department has confirmed an active criminal investigation into the Clinton Chamber of Commerce following the chamber’s unexpected closure last month. The subject and nature of the investigation have not been disclosed.

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On July 1 the Clinton Chambers of Commerce's Board of Directors abruptly announced the organization would be temporarily suspending its operations following the unexpected resignation of Executive Director Paul Orsini.

08/06/2025

For the past 25 years, Dave Viggiano has been a proud steward of Viggiano Fruits and Vegetables, a farmstand that has been a staple of the Old Saybrook community for nearly 140 years.

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"My grandfather was the one who started the stand in 1885," Dave tells the Harbor News while taking a quick break in the shade next to the stand to have a quick chat. "He was a farmer and he had a vineyard; they'd go and sell their wine in New Haven or New London."

08/05/2025

Summer won’t end quietly in Clinton. The annual SummerFest and Fireworks celebration will return on Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Town Beach, starting at 5 p.m. and culminating with a fireworks display after dark.

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SummerFest is an annual, town-wide event held the Saturday before Labor Day weekend to celebrate summer's end and culminates with an impressive fireworks display. Starting at 5:00 p.m. the event will have food trucks, live music, and more. Unlike in years past where there were two locations for acti...

07/31/2025

Clinton has been awarded more than $100,000 in state grant funding to purchase more than 23 acres of open space off Route 81 for use as recreational trails and preservation land.

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Clinton has been awarded more than $100,000 in state grant funding to purchase more than 23 acres of open space off Route 81 for use as recreational trails and preservation land.

07/30/2025

For 54 years and 289 days, Room 222 at Westbrook High School was a place of scientific curiosity, laughter, and transformation, thanks to the steady presence of Kenneth Savage. According to Guinness World Records, Kenneth now holds the title for the longest career as a male science teacher.

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For 54 years and 289 days, Room 222 at Westbrook High School was a place of scientific curiosity, laughter, and transformation, thanks to the steady presence of Kenneth Savage. The Ivoryton resident spent his entire teaching career in that one room, quietly shaping young minds and helping students d...

07/28/2025

The Old Saybrook Board of Finance on July 15 approved a motion to appropriate $15,600 to help fund new flooring in the community room at the Estuary senior center. The funding must be approved at a town meeting scheduled for Monday, Aug. 5 at 5 p.m. at Town Hall.

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The Estuary, a nonprofit regional senior center based in Old Saybrook, serves residents 50 and older in nine shoreline towns. Beyond the services it provides to seniors, the building can also be rented out by members of the public for personal events such as birthdays, graduations, and wedding or ba...

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