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Enjoying Saturday’s Levitt Pavilion concert (Photo/Jo Shields Sherman)
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Roundup: Colonial Gravesite, Bruce Hornsby, LymanAID …
The other day, Andrew Colabella put out a social media plea. The Representative Town Meeting member asked for donations of perennial plants, to spruce up the plaque on Compo Beach Road, opposite...
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Roundup: Beaches Closed, Dawes, Gabriele’s …
Westport’s beaches are closed today for swimming, due to high bacteria levels. Fingers crossed for tomorrow … No swimming today! (Photo/Paul Quinsee) =================================================...
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Levitt Pavilion: About Those Wrist Bands …
Back in the middle of the pandemic — remember those days? — the Levitt Pavilion pivoted like many entertainment venues. “Pods” — circles drawn on the grass — kept small groups socially distanced from...
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Roundup: Tom Lowrie, Lifeguard Olympics, Vinny Penna …
Most people celebrate their 90th birthday with cake. Tom Lowrie went skydiving. That was 5 years ago. He liked it so much, he did the same this year, for his 95th. Last time, Tom was joined by fellow...
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Roundup: “Clubhouse” Approval, RTM Petitions, Gloria’s Woods …
The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously last night to approve the indoor golf and entertainment center — “The Clubhouse” — proposed for 1608-1620 Post Road East (the current site of...
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Roundup: Rainbows, Community Gardens, Septic Trucks …
Yesterday’s brief but heavy rain inspired several “06880” photographers. Here’s what they saw: Clouds roll in over Compo’s South Beach (Photo/Eileen Lavigne Flug) Rain over Sherwood Mill Pond …...
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Roundup: Justin Paul & Friends, Cobs Bread, Max & Max …
The Westport Country Playhouse’s annual benefit gala is always star-studded. This year’s event will be studded with 3 Westport and Weston stars. And all are Tony Award winners. Staples High School...
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Roundup: I-95, Tacombi, Music …
The new and massive I-beams at northbound I-95 Exit 17 have residents wondering: Is there really going to be a new bridge there? New construction on Saugatuck Avenue, at I-95. (Photo/Tracy Porosoff)...
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Roundup: Levitt Pavilion, Crabbers, Absentee Ballots …
Last night was another glorious one at the Levitt Pavilion. Theo Kandel and Grace Gardner headlined. Tonight it’s Quadrature. Click here for more information on Westport’s premier outdoor entertainment...
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From Willie Nelson, Cyndi Lauper and Tina Turner to Twiddle, DNR and the Hall Family children’s shows, the Levitt Pavilion entertains, energizes and inspires audiences. It all happens underneath the...
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Roundup: Elvira’s, Club 203, Rhone …
Elvira’s is gone. The popular store has been replaced by the equally popular Old Mill Grocery & Deli. But Elvira’s pizza will soon be back. Harry Yiovanakos is following in his family’s footsteps....
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Roundup: Tax-Free Week, Pastaficio, Greenwalds …
The Westport Downtown Association reminds shoppers that Connecticut’s Sales Tax-Free week began yesterday. It runs through this Saturday (August 26). Retail purchases of most clothing and footwear...
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Roundup: Spotted Lanternfly, Playhouse Benefit, More Theater …
Spotted lanternflies are back. At least one. (Photo/Stephen Rothenberg) Stephen Rothenberg reports from the Westport Community Gardens: “Spotted, and smushed.” The SLF is a sap-feeding plant hopper...
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Roundup: School Security, Daryl Hall, DPIC …
On Wednesday, the Board of Finance authorized the addition of 3 officers, to patrol 6 Westport schools. They will be responsible for security at 2 campuses: one each at Coleytown Middle and Elementary...
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Roundup: Rainbow Crosswalk, Hairdresser Tools, Binky Griptite …
The rainbow crosswalk installed near Jesup Green at the start of Pride Month was temporary. As colorful as it was, it quickly showed the effects of downtown traffic. Now, a permanent rainbow crosswalk...
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Roundup: 9/11 Ride, Annam Olasewere, Geno Auriemma …
NOTE TO READERS WHO RECEIVE “06880” BY EMAIL: WordPress appears to now be sending emails with just the heading of stories — not the full story. Hopefully this is a glitch, not a permanent change. In...
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Roundup: Halloween Window Painting, Uncorked Wine, $10,000 Grants …
It’s b-a-a-a-a-c-k! The annual Halloween window painting contest returns Saturday, October 28. The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce is looking for painters for the popular event. It’s open to...
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