Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
Monday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The History of a Brief Time (westportjournal.com) — Westport readers are introduced to "The History of a Brief Time," a deeply personal performance by author and activist Bill Williams about losing his son to opioid addiction. The piece guides audiences through his family's grief and healing, offering a powerful lens on addiction's impact that may resonate with local families and community advocates.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
First Folk Sunday with the music of Denver and Prine on Sep 6 —Rozanne Gates Read on Patch
Tickets now on Sale for the Jamie Hulley Arts Foundation's Evening for the Arts Gala —Sam Pisano Read on Patch
We Need Your Type! —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
Library of Things - where you can rent random things like heart shaped baking dishes, or bubble machines Gift Shop and Cafe - great gift ideas, tasty coffee and snacks Seed Exchange - bring your seeds or take some to plant Comfortable seating - lots of… (Nextdoor Old Hill)
Speeders car wash on the post road, next to the diner and close to Fairtown tires. They have demolished their building but are still charging their monthly $ . They no longer exist but still charge monthly . Advice please. (Nextdoor Greens Farms)
Aramark posted a job opening for Student Worker - Food Service or Catering - Fairfield University in Fairfield. Apply here.
Fairfield University posted a job opening for Public Safety Officer in Fairfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westport here.
🗞 Nearby News
Norwalk
The Norwalk Line-up: Fun things to do the Weekend of August, 21 (nancyonnorwalk.com)
How bitcoin and gold went from a slump to an MVP week in just a few days (thehour.com)
Catch A Healthy Habit Café reopens as Clean Slate in downtown Fairfield (ctpost.com)
Ok Westport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!