Snowblower destroyed by lithium battery blaze
Equipment was being used by snow-removal crew early Monday following storm.
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Category: Environment
Alert: Icy temperatures, snow to freeze region
Wintry wallop over the coming week prompts emergency response, warming centers to open.
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View from L.A. II: Fleeing from flames, tears from kindness
As wildfires continue to rage in southern California, Jarret Liotta reports on work and life in the all-consuming hellscape.
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Blight ordinance revised: ‘No one is out there with a ruler measuring grass’
Changes approved to tighten anti-blight rules, allowing taller grass for ecological reasons and imposing heftier fines.
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The view from Los Angeles: ‘It’s scary … It’s just crazy’
Westport native and journalist Jarret Liotta describes surreal scenes as wildfires ravage southern California.
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Asteroids in Westport skies topic of talk
Westport Astronomical Society to host free Jan. 21 lecture on “Asteroid Occulations.”
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Deer trapped in frozen Saugatuck River freed by firefighters
Animal struggling in iced-over river, south of the Post Road, was able to walk from the scene after being pulled to safety by fire crew Thursday morning.
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Lamont’s ‘State of the State’ sets affordability agenda with few specifics
Governor, addressing start of 2025 General Assembly session Wednesday, lists lowering high costs of housing, electricity, health care and higher education as goals.
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A tall story: ZBA denies controversial Old Mill house plan
Variances denied for new house planned on the Hillspoint Road site of century-old cottage amid questions about how building height is measured and federal flood-zone requirements.
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Access questions fail to delay Mill Pond project
RTM backs application for $5.6 million tide gate/walkway project, turning aside bid to delay action for more study of “locked gate” by private homeowners’ group.
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Warming centers provide shelter from Arctic blast
Westport officials list resources for people needing help during frigid onslaught.
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Westport’s 2024: A leap year when some soared, others fell flat
Top stories: $100M school in the works for redrawn district, community gardens uprooted, affordable housing elusive, schools chief likes AI but not cellphones and downtown parking revamp follows twisty road to nowhere.
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Don’t try to trash that Christmas tree. Recycle instead.
Natural Christmas trees will not be accepted at Westport’s trash transfer station, but the yard waste facility will.
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A final bough: Scouts will cart away faded Christmas trees
Troop 39 and 139 to pick up trees Jan. 4 for recycling into mulch.
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Deer takes Christmas Eve jaunt through frosty Compo waters
Perhaps one of “those” reindeer was taking a respite before embarking on worldwide gift-delivery operation.
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Drone sightings: Extraordinary hoax or extraterrestrial threat?
Westport astronomy group, police say verifiable information — including drones seen over Saugatuck River — so far indicates there is nothing to worry about.
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Warming shelters open as Winter Solstice deep freeze grips area
State activates “severe cold weather protocol” Saturday through Christmas Eve, as Westport sites offer shelter.
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Parks patrol: Panel to assess inventory firsthand for master plan
Advisory committee members to tour parks, seek stakeholder input for first parks master plan in three decades.
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Alert: Wet, windy wallop forecast Wednesday
Flooding, power outages possible as heavy rainfall, blustery conditions sweep across the region.
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Revisions to blight ordinance get green thumbs up
Representative Town Meeting committees back modifications on controversial issues like grass height.
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Events
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The Hall Family: Children’s Series – FREE SHOW
This beloved annual tradition is not to be missed! Join Mary Ann, Bill, Emily and Daniel and special guests for joyful songs and fun. Their award-winning music will inspire you […]
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We Read: ‘The Murder of Roger Ackroyd’ with the Westport Country Playhouse
We Read: 'The Murder of Roger Ackroyd' with the Westport Country Playhouse Wed, July 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Westport Library, Room 210 From Page to Stage...We Read […]
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Clay Street Unit – FREE SHOW
Hailing from Denver, Colorado, Clay Street Unit mixes the acoustic instrumentation of bluegrass and folk with the amplified energy of Americana and country. The result is a singular interpretation of […]
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Free First Saturdays
First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month. Young visitors can […]
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Art Adventures! – Saturday Drop-In Art Class for Kids
Your 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 […]
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Early Clover – FREE SHOW
The former Coasters’ lead singer and Apollo favorite pays tribute to Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole, Otis Redding, and more. A spectacular live show!
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Sound Bath Meditation with Hummingbird Healing Arts
Lisa's unique immersive Sound Bath Meditations are multi-instrumental soundscapes designed to reset your nervous system. They typically begin with a short guided meditation to relax the participants as they lie […]
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Sound Bath Meditation with Hummingbird Healing Center
Please bring a yoga mat and pillow Lisa's unique immersive Sound Bath Meditations are multi-instrumental soundscapes designed to reset your nervous system. They typically begin with a short guided meditation […]
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Westport Community Band – FREE SHOW
The Westport Community Band, founded in 1977, is composed of adult musicians from Fairfield and Westchester Counties, who represent a wide variety of professional backgrounds and bring diverse musical experiences […]
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Divi Roxx Kids: Children’s Series – FREE SHOW
Known for her extraordinary bass skills and dynamic artistry, Divinity Roxx is a Grammy-nominated powerhouse who built her career touring with 5-time Grammy-winning bass virtuoso Victor Wooten and sharing the […]
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Gallery Talk with Rick Shaefer
In conjunction with Looking for History, join exhibiting artist Rick Shaefer for a guided tour of Colossi on Thursday, July 9, at 6pm. During this one-hour walkthrough, Shaefer will lead […]
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Richiman and Groove Nice – FREE SHOW
Richiman and Groove Nice are an American style blues band from Seoul South Korea. Formed in 2018 as the "Richiman Trio" they first entered the International Blues Challenge (IBC) in […]
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Location
Westport, US
11:42 am,
July 1, 2026
86°F
clear sky
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