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Paul Newman's Daughter Unveils New Book About Parents At Westport Library Paul Newman's Daughter Unveils New Book About Parents At Westport Library
Paul Newman's Daughter Unveils New Book About Parents At Westport Library Fairfield County's own Melissa Newman will unveil the launch of her new book, "Head Over Heels: Joanne Woodward & Paul Newman, a Love Story In Words and Pictures," at her hometown library. The Newman family has been a Westport institution for decades, so was only fitting that she hosted the launch of the book at the Westport Library on Tuesday, Oct. 10. During the event, Newman was joined by her longtime friend and filmmaker Doug Tirola, sharing insights into her parents, both local and Hollywood legends. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. and is free to attend. Copies of Head Over Heels wi…
Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium Gets $50,000 Grant From Newman’s Own Foundation Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium Gets $50,000 Grant From Newman’s Own Foundation
Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium Gets $50,000 Grant From Newman’s Own Foundation Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk has officially received a grant from Newman’s Own Foundation totaling $50,000. Newman’s Own Foundation is the independent foundation created by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, who lived in Westport.  The grant will help to support the aquarium’s educational programming, including materials and financial aid for schools seeking to connect their students with the aquarium. “We are very grateful for the generous support of Newman’s Own Foundation – in this gift, and many others over the years,” said Alicia Wettenstein, the Aquarium’s direc…
Senators Fight To Save Tax Break For Newman's Own Foundation In Westport Senators Fight To Save Tax Break For Newman's Own Foundation In Westport
Senators Fight To Save Tax Break For Newman's Own Foundation In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. — Over the past 25 years, Newman's Own Foundation in Westport has donated $512 million to charities. But a provision in ongoing federal budget negotiations could force the nonprofit founded by actor Paul Newman to close its doors due to a disastrous tax. U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) have written to Senate leaders for help for the nonprofit. When Paul Newman died in 2008, ownership of the actor’s eponymous food company, Newman’s Own, was turned over to the nonprofit foundation. It donates 100 percent of its profits after taxes to charity.  Because…