The holidays are coming, normally the season for giving and feasting. But with the economy slumping toward its third consecutive downturned December, more locals are struggling to feed themselves than at any point in well over a decade, according to a report by the Department of Agriculture and information collected from local organizations.

Imagine: A plane with 24 passengers crash lands on Dec. 25 on the campus of the Westport Senior Center.

Early November attendance rates are strong among New Canaan Public School students despite the presence of H1N1 in the community.

On the heels of Gov. M. Jodi Rell's decision not to seek re-election, town officials weighed in with regret mixed with gratitude for her 25 years of public service.

A recent panel discussion about the future of Waveny Park pulled back the bureaucratic red tape surrounding the permit process should Waveny Care Center submit a proposal for the much-debated continuing care retirement center in the park.

Back in July, when a customer called Savuth In to congratulate him, he had no idea what the customer was talking about.

A New Canaan building firm has been recognized for building, well, great big homes.

A disembodied voice may be talking to your doctor through his new stethoscope. But don't worry, he's not losing touch with reality.

Bayside a ' You wouldn't think the folks who created Kermit the Frog would need any help when it comes to going green.

Organizers of the fifth annual Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting ceremony, a weekend of festivities that marks the beginning of the holiday season in New Canaan, have been busy planning this multi-faceted event.

It's been said that big things come in small packages. That's the idea that Dr. Sherif Lawendy had in mind when he decided to open Darien's newest animal hospital at 168 Noroton Ave.

The recession may have ended -- according to economists, anyway -- but in their crystal balls, area retailers are viewing the coming holiday season with caution.

Dave Torromeo of New Canaan and Walter Recher of Carmel, N.Y., are true sports fans.

Proposals for five new courses at Darien High School were presented at the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday night.

Glenn Chalder, president of the independent consulting firm Planimetrics made a presentation at a special meeting of the New Canaan Planning and Zoning Commission last Tuesday night at town hall.

Will Gregory of New Canaan, 24, has launched a new campaign Web site, gregoryforcongress.com, and a Web advertisement in his bid to claim Connecticut's 4th Congressional District seat from incumbent Democrat Jim Himes of Cos Cob.

Oil has fallen nearly 1 percent to below US$80 a barrel, as doubts about a recovery in oil demand outweighed positive economic signals.

Family, friends, community members and elected officials quieted down at Cava Wine Bar just before 10 Tuesday night.

First Selectman Jeb Walker garnered more than 2,300 votes to win a second term for New Canaan's top office, outpacing Democratic challenger Sally Hines by more than 1,000 votes.

CBS sportscaster Jim Nantz must pay $916,000 yearly in alimony and child support to his ex-wife and give up their Connecticut home under terms of a newly issued divorce decree.