Heat advisory: Summer scorches back
Westport cooling centers open as heat index is forecast to register near 100 degrees over the next three days.
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Category: Environment
‘Shorefest’ celebration of Sherwood Island set Sept. 8
Annual fundraiser boosts the Friends of Sherwood Island State Park projects.
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Traffic alert: Truck’s hydraulic fuel leak causing PRE turmoil
A truck leaking hydraulic fluid Thursday has left a slick two-mile trail along Post Road East, causing three motor vehicle accidents and snarling traffic.
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Second Supermoon ushers out a celestial summer
Moon looms large on the horizon second time in a month.
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Who gets to plot the fate of community gardens?
Questions arise over whether parks and recreation officials should have a role in deciding how the garden property is used for the Long Lots Elementary School project.
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Public invited to visit Westport Community Gardens on Sunday
The gardeners will host tours and give-aways in observance of 20th anniversary.
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UPDATE: Last-minute Long Lots Building Committee meeting cancelled
A notice of the committee’s plans to meet at 5:45 p.m. Thursday was filed with Town Clerk’s Office on Wednesday afternoon, but not publicly posted on the town website or circulated via the town’s email system until Thursday morning.
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Coalition for Westport: Plan creatively for both community gardens, Long Lots fields
Group calls for “a concerted effort to accommodate both the gardens and the playing fields.”
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A wild goose chase? Town inks pact to control Canada Geese
Border collies on patrol, but are they the real answer to foiling flocks of the befouling fowl?
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Sustainable Westport: Target ‘Net Zero 2050’ with new Long Lots campus
Advocates say preserving Westport Community Gardens and building a sustainable school on the Hyde Lane property both represent an “immense opportunity … for our community.”
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Bountiful fun at Wakeman Town Farm’s ‘Harvest Fest’
Sept. 9 event featuring farm-fresh foods, specialty drinks and an auction will help reap financial support for the community farm.
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‘Bash’ by night, ‘Fest’ by day: Celebrate fall at Earthplace
Environmental center’s “Woodside Bash” and “Fall Festival” on Sept. 30-Oct. 1 will offer array of autumnal attractions.
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Podcast plants new questions about Westport Community Gardens
When was an option to “modify” the gardens discussed, some want to know.
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Open-air gallery: Community gardeners cultivate support from artists
Artists find inspiration in community gardens’ natural colors and contours at Saturday event, and support preserving the property from being taken for Long Lots Elementary School project.
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‘Super’ moon stars in Westport’s night skies
This week’s full moon, the first of two this month, joined a NASA rocket as stellar viewing phenomena this week.
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Himes to host webinar on short-circuiting energy expenses
Online session set Thursday about federal and state programs to help save on energy costs.
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Packed Long Lots meeting hears decision on project likely soon
Westport Community Garden advocates push for transparency, request documents on school plans.
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Space Station supply rocket launch a rare sight in Westport
International Space Station resupply run lifting off from Virginia streaks over Atlantic and beyond.
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August brings ‘lunarpalooza’ to Westport’s skies
The first of the month’s two bigger, brighter “super moons” on Tuesday night also prompts warning of possible coastal flooding because of stronger tidal pull.
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Wildlife advisory: Bobcat, coyote sightings on the rise in Westport
Pet owners, in particular, urged to take precautions about possible threat posed by predators on the prowl.
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Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery Reception: “Fused”
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesThe public is invited to attend the opening reception for Fused, an exhibit of encaustic art by Nash Hyon, Deb Kouzoukian, Bonnie Michell, and Phyllis Ruffer in the Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery at Main Library. The reception will be held from 5:30-7:30pm, and the artists will speak at 6:00pm. Light refreshments will be served. […]
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Architectural Elegy: A Mourning Ritual for Lost Spaces
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesIn response to The Disappointed Tourist, Ellen Harvey’s on-going project of painting lost places, Dannielle Tegeder of Hilma’s Ghost will lead a meditative ceremony with Ellen Harvey honoring demolished and disappearing buildings through collective remembrance. Participants will create ephemeral memorials by drawing or writing about a place they miss and sharing brief stories of places […]
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Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJuly 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the truth: Hercule Poirot. Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is more than just a mystery—it’s the gold standard of the genre, widely hailed as […]
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Surfing for Daisy – FREE CONCERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesSurfing for Daisy started on a porch in Asbury Park, NJ between new and old friends. Their sound is rooted in Alternative Folk Rock with hints of Psychedelia, but truly holds no bounds. The band has quickly caught fire, Playing the Sea. Hear. Now festival in September of 2025 in front of thousands. The momentum […]
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LaMP ft. Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger & Ray Paczkowski – FREE CONCERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesOn a magical night at Nectar’s in Burlington, Vermont in December of 2018, three musical masters—Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger and Ray Paczkowski—came together with alchemical synthesis, and created a fresh, so-tight-it's-free sound, permeated with technical prowess and a deep-pocket punch. The packed house fortunate enough to be in attendance that night witnessed the birth of […]
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Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJuly 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the truth: Hercule Poirot. Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is more than just a mystery—it’s the gold standard of the genre, widely hailed as […]
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Art Adventures! – Saturday Drop-In Art Class for Kids
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesYour child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! Whether your child is an experienced artist or just looking to have fun, our multi-media classes offer a creative space to explore new techniques and expression through art. Each session is designed to be fun, interactive, and […]
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Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJuly 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the truth: Hercule Poirot. Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is more than just a mystery—it’s the gold standard of the genre, widely hailed as […]
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Desert Highway: A Tribute to The Eagles – FREE CONCERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesFREE TICKET SHOW | SATURDAY, JULY 25 | 7:30PM SHOW / 6:30PM DOORS Free tickets may be reserved in advance via Reserve Levittpavilion.com Member access to free tickets online: Active now Public access to free tickets online begins Monday, July 6 at 10AM ET Since its formation, Desert Highway has been captivating and entertaining major […]
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Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJuly 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the truth: Hercule Poirot. Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is more than just a mystery—it’s the gold standard of the genre, widely hailed as […]
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Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJuly 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the truth: Hercule Poirot. Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is more than just a mystery—it’s the gold standard of the genre, widely hailed as […]
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Lulada Club: NYC’s All Women Salsa Orchestra – FREE CONCERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesFree show: Sunday, July 26 | 6pm doors, 7pm salsa lesson, 730 concert + dance party SPONSOR: LEIFER PROPERTIES Reserve free tickets in advance via Levittpavilion.com Free tickets also distributed at Box office; free tickets available on a first come basis, based on space and availability. Box Office opens on-site 2-hours before show time. Experience […]
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Westport, US
6:25 am,
July 23, 2026
59°F
scattered clouds
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