Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 73 and low of 64 degrees.
Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Italian Restaurant To Open Soon In Darien (patch.com) — Darien residents can look forward to a new Italian restaurant opening this fall at Heights Crossing on Heights Road, as the Ricci brothers shift their focus from a recently closed Westport location. The longtime Fairfield County restaurateurs say they're excited for this new endeavor while Westport's Old Mill Grocery & Deli landlord searches for another operator.
• CIAC football Week 4 by the numbers: Fun facts, figures from CT's high school football scene (middletownpress.com) — Darien football fans are highlighted in this week's statewide numbers, including hosting Manchester on Friday in what's noted as the longest in-state trip of the season. The roundup also tracks Darien's recent shutout loss to Ludlowe and how FCIAC rivals like New Canaan, Greenwich, and Staples are shaping the early season picture.
• Wilton Public Schools Ranks Among CT's Best For 2027: Niche (patch.com) — Darien families can see their school district ranked fifth-best in Connecticut, just ahead of Wilton in Niche's new 2027 ratings. The statewide list highlights how local districts stack up on teaching quality, athletics, and overall performance, using state education data and parent and student reviews.
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🗞 Nearby News
Norwalk
Norwalk interim superintendent outlines priorities as school district bans one-to-one screens in K-2 (ctpost.com)
Sacred Heart University Students Conduct Research At Manresa Wilds In Norwalk (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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