Good morning, Westport.

Westport Weston Family YMCA repurposed its spin room into a multi-purpose golf center last Friday featuring a simulator with hundreds of courses, lessons from pro Angelo Lopiano, & member-only rentals.

The official inauguration with a closest-to-pin contest and giveaways is set for this Friday.

Westport resident Susan Granger rated 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' an 8 for its clear visuals and long 3-hour, 17-minute runtime in 3-D Dolby format - noting rich world-building and exciting digital effects.

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk will resume seal and bird spotting cruises this weekend starting Jan.

10, taking guests on two-hour trips aboard the R/V Sound Explorer through the Norwalk Islands while educators offer binocular + guidance to help spot marine life.

On Tuesday, Jan. 6, CT officials proposed a new state loan program that will support at least 2,000 students by expanding CHESLA’s lending options and creating a graduate loan plan.

The proposal would combine $10 million in state funding with $20 million from CHESLA to fill federal gaps.

Hiram Bingham III was sworn in as Connecticut governor for one day on Jan.

7, 1925 and resigned to serve as senator. His unique career — which led him to rediscover Machu Picchu — may have inspired settings and costume designs for Indiana Jones films.

Carrot Top Kitchens in Bridgeport is recalling five varieties of 8-ounce hummus for containing undeclared sesame that could trigger allergic reactions.

The recalled flavors include lemon garlic, lime ginger, white truffle, sun-dried tomato, and cherry pepper sold at farmers markets in Connecticut and Rochambeau Farm Store in Bedford, New York.

Connecticut health leaders say that despite new federal advice narrowing some vaccine recommendations, state guidelines remain unchanged and parents should talk with their doctors.

Gov. Lamont said the full list, including MMR and DTaP, will continue to protect children.

Westport’s 2025 real estate market set records with a five lot sale on Beachside Avenue reaching $54 million and a median price of $2.3 million, though total sales fell.

Condo demand grew as buyers downsized and looked for second homes, and Compass’s KMS Team predicts modest growth in 2026.

Boys basketball players from last week posted standout scores such as Drake Abdullovski’s 32 points and Jayden Korber’s 23, while key games this week feature Wilton at Woodland today at 6:30 p.m., Bunnell at Notre Dame Prep Thursday at 7 p.m., and Windsor at East Catholic Friday at 6:45 p.m.

Battle of the Bands Competition

7-11 p.m. — The Westport Library — $500 grand prize — Cheer on Fairfield County's top teen and college bands as they compete for the title.