Monday: Less humid with plenty of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
Wednesday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rach's Hope: giving back to families with ill children (westportjournal.com subscription) — Westport families are invited to the fifth annual Rach's Hope Family Fun Walk on Oct. 4 at Compo Beach's Ned Dimes Marina, honoring lifelong resident Rachel Doran. The afternoon event raises funds to help families with critically ill children cover lodging, travel, food, counseling, and camps, and features live music, food, drinks, and Rach's Hope swag for participants.
• Cultivating with Kerri : sculpture in the garden (westportjournal.com) — Sculptures in Westport's public parks and private gardens are getting fresh attention, from Tomaszewski's works to new pieces like Babette Bloch's "Egrets" at Canal Green Park and a Dan Graham installation at Prospect Gardens. Local experts share how they choose the perfect spot for each artwork, offering ideas for residents considering adding sculpture to their own yards.
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🗞 Nearby News
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Fairfield
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Weston
Weston, Redding And Easton Test Scores Released: See The 2025-26 Results (patch.com)
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