An interactive map shows Connecticut communities honoring Sept.
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Since 9/11, Westport survivors exposed to toxic Ground Zero dust have faced lasting health issues, and over 1,670 residents have been affected — many can enroll in a federal health program for care.
A local columnist reflected on 25 years since 9/11 on Friday, Sept.
11, linking Westport residents to shared memories of the World Trade Center and honoring local family ties. His narrative shows how community bonds endure today, with neighbors recalling personal losses + resilience.
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks as Connecticut children of victims reflect on losing their parents and becoming parents themselves, highlighting a legacy that continues to shape family life.
Beardsley Zoo is asking the public to name its baby goral kid, born during a July storm, by choosing among three Chinese-inspired options.
Voting runs until Sept. 15 at 11:59 p.m. — the winning name will be announced on social media the next day.
On Sept. 11, 2001, veteran reporter Keith Hagel—a 1963 Staples High School graduate—was on a commuter train from suburban Connecticut to New York when he witnessed the unfolding chaos following the World Trade Center attack.
He later struggled to reach his evacuated newsroom as Manhattan transit shut down.
TEDx is coming to Westport on Sunday, Nov.
8 (4:00 p.m. at Town Hall) where eight speakers will share ideas worth spreading in a locally organized event led by Sholeh Janati; tickets are available with a 25% discount using code TOWNHALL25.
Sprouts Farmers Market, an Arizona-based grocer, plans to open a new Westport store in 2028 if it secures zoning approvals, according to PR manager Lauren Frank.
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