Westport
Daily News
Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Select Board approved higher fines for parking at Saugatuck and Greens Farms train stations starting Tuesday, with PAL Rink recognized as a top winter skating venue. Athletes can improve mental and nutrition skills with Saugatuck Mind and Sports Lab while a Super Bowl tailgate is planned for February 8. 06880
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The free weekly online art gallery invites artists of all ages to submit seasonal work by emailing a JPG with medium details (watercolors, oils, digital, and more). The gallery offers art lovers a fresh look at diverse styles during winter. 06880
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A recent Smart Asset study ranked Connecticut as the fifth most expensive state for parents who stay at home, with families requiring at least $90,000 a year and about $40,000 in costs to raise a child, prompting many to look for cost saving measures. WFSB
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection now enforces new fishing rules to protect declining brook trout (down as much as 37 percent), including a nine-inch size limit and 22 catch-and-release areas that went into effect at the start of the year. WFSB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tax season isn’t here yet, but Connecticut residents can get free help filing their returns as federal changes boost seniors’ benefits. Governor Lamont visited a state college campus to promote VITA and AARP tax prep services and those earning under $69,000 should call 211 for appointments (local details apply). WFSB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 3 UConn will play Georgetown in Washington DC at noon Saturday on Fox — the Huskies built their 13-game win streak after beating Seton Hall 69-64. They take a week off before returning to Hartford to face Villanova on Saturday, Jan. 24. WFSB
- ➤ UConn men's basketball edged Georgetown 64-62 at Capital One Arena Saturday as the Huskies struggled with free throws in the final minutes. Coach Dan Hurley said the team will learn from this gritty win as they prepare to face Villanova on Jan. 24 in Hartford. The Hour
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27th Annual Crossword Puzzle Contest
1-4:30 p.m. — The Westport Library — $35 participation fee — Celebrate wordplay with puzzles and special games alongside Will Shortz, the NYT crossword editor.
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WestportREADS Film Series: Night At the Museum
2-4 p.m. — The Westport Library — Free entry — Enjoy the family-friendly comedy 'Night at the Museum' as part of the WestportREADS film series.
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