After a five-day Compo Beach swimming closure tied to high bacteria counts, Parks & Rec Director Erik Barbieri says Westport is evaluating more-frequent water testing and quicker turn-around to reopen beaches sooner. Other towns using their own labs can bounce back more quickly.
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Animal lovers….dog lovers, specifically…you’re gonna enjoy “The Friend,” a character study...
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Activist and author Cristina Jiménez brings her acclaimed story of the immigrant experience to The Westport Library on July 31, joined by Make the Road Connecticut.
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Grammy Award-winner José Feliciano will headline “Summer Jam,” a concert fundraiser at Westport Country Playhouse on Aug. 15, benefiting the Church of the Assumption’s 150th anniversary campaign.
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By Gretchen Webster WESTPORT–The future of the Community Gardens depends less on where the gardens...
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WESTPORT—Beloved author Adriana Trigiani will appear at the Westport Library on July 23 for a conversation with Christina Geist and a discussion of her new novel, “The View From Lake Como.” Admission includes a signed copy of the book.
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Swimmers can return to Compo Beach today. The water quality is back at safe levels.
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Don O’Day, a 20-year Westport public servant and former Democrat, has been endorsed by the local GOP for First Selectman, pledging a nonpartisan approach to leadership.
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The Westport Democratic Town Committee has nominated a full slate of candidates for the November 2025 municipal election, with Kevin Christie for first selectman and Amy Wistreich for selectwoman leading the ticket.
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WESTPORT–Amee Borys, a longtime educator and early childhood leader at Earthplace, has been named the organization’s new executive director. She is the sixth person—and first woman—to lead Earthplace in its 65-year history.
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Susan Granger is enthusiastic about the “Superman” reboot. Irreverent. Vulnerable. Fun. Good and evil mix in comic-book style.
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Cameras installed across The Longshore Club Park are designed to ensure patron safety, said P&R Operations Director Carman Roda.
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MoCA/CT will screen the award-winning documentary Plastic People: The Hidden Crises of Microplastics on July 17. Presented by Sustainable Westport, the film explores the environmental and human toll of plastic pollution.
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Extremely hot weather is forecast for today through Friday. Governor Lamont encourages citizens to be aware of the risks of extreme heat and how to prevent heat-related sickness.
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By Ken Valenti WESTPORT–Compo Beach will remain closed to swimming until late Tuesday afternoon or...
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The Alliance for Saugatuck has filed petitions urging the RTM to review controversial rulings on the Hamlet development, citing threats to the Saugatuck River, wildlife, and surrounding properties. The group raises concerns about groundwater contamination, rushed approvals, and lack of expert oversight.
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Connecticut has a high rate breast cancer. Dr. Jeanne Capasse on the importance of early screenings, lifestyle changes and education.
Sponsored by Nuvance Health.
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Westport Country Playhouse will host its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser on Monday, July 21 at Birchwood Country Club. The full-day event includes 9- or 18-hole scramble play, contests, lunch, cocktails, and prizes — with proceeds supporting the Playhouse’s artistic and educational programs.
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Make Modern, a new shop in Westport, brings sewing, knitting, and needlepoint into the 21st century with hands-on classes, kids camps, parties, and craft kits for all ages.
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Dragonflies are beneficial insects. And beautiful.
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As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
November 6 - 22, 2026 ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE Written by Ted Swindley Always…Patsy Cline is more than a musical tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 […]
Prize winning pianist at Weston Library November 8 The Friends of the Weston Library are honored to welcome prize-winning pianist Anthony Ratinov in the first concert of our 2026-27 Sunday Soundcapes concert series. On November 8 at 4 pm Mr. Ratinov will introduce our new Estonia grand piano to the public, with a preview of […]
Benedict Arnold’s name is synonymous with being a traitor. At an important point in the Revolutionary War, he orchestrated the handover of top-secret plans about the Patriots’ most important fort, West Point, to British spy John Andre. The plot unraveled; otherwise, the outcome of the fight for independence may have had a different ending. Before […]
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