Westport
Daily News
Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ CT native Jack Hathaway from South Windsor is set to launch on SpaceX Crew-12 today at 5:15 a.m. from Cape Canaveral & early sights may show the bright rocket plume in Connecticut if cloud cover stays clear. CTPost
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut will soon receive Pizza Wine—a sparkling red wine made to pair with pizza—with sales starting in March. The Rhode Island company credits its modern twist on traditional Lambrusco to growing local interest. CTPost
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Westport Library, Westport Center for Senior Activities, BookTrib and Meryl Moss Media are hosting the Jackie Robinson Essay Contest where residents can honor his legacy by writing heartfelt letters; teams are encouraged to include one senior (60 and up) paired with one youth, and entries are due March 15. 06880
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials reported that maintenance work caused power outages in Westport on Thursday & crews are working to restore service. CTPost
- ➤ State consumer protection officials (DCP) warned residents using dating apps about romance scams on Wednesday ahead of Valentine’s Day; they advised contacting banks if money is sent to suspicious profiles and filing reports with the proper agencies. WFSB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials note that heavy snow in Westport has kept ticks safe at ground level despite bitter winter temperatures. Researchers expect ticks to re-emerge once the snow melts, so residents should continue checking for ticks during outdoor activities. CTPost
- ➤ Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek died Wednesday after battling stage 3 colorectal cancer, which has been rising among younger adults; experts at Stamford Health advise regular screening for people aged 45 to 75 (some patients show early symptoms). CTPost
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ St. John's beat UConn at (MSG) last Friday, but UConn stays atop Big East power rankings thanks to a 23-2 record and wins over top teams; a Hartford game on Feb. 25 may change matters if the Red Storm win. The Hour
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An Afternoon with Best-Selling Children's Author Lauren Tarshis
3 PM — The Westport Library — $10 for children, $5 for chaperones — Celebrate resilience through storytelling with Lauren Tarshis and a fun trivia game.
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