Westport
Daily News
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Westport Library is inviting local residents to apply for trustee roles (governance and fiduciary duties) serving 4-year terms beginning July 1; interested applicants must email a resume and letter by March 20. 06880
- ➤ A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying four crew, including South Windsor High graduate Jack Hathaway, lifted off at 5:16 a.m. Friday from Cape Canaveral and is headed to the International Space Station for an eight-month mission + its exhaust may be seen in pre-dawn Connecticut skies. CTPost
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Andrew Goldman, host of the true crime podcast 'Dead Certain,' spoke at Westport’s Gruel Britannia on Saturday while discussing his work on the Martha Moxley case and his plans to bring a live podcast show to Fairfield County this spring, sharing new insights on the evolving story. CT Insider
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Matteo Bocelli, son of singer Andrea Bocelli, will perform in Westport soon. He previously shared the stage with his father during Snoop Dogg’s Holiday Halftime Party (NFL Christmas Gameday), and the local audience can expect a memorable show. The Hour
- ➤ Connecticut Magazine revealed its Top Restaurants for Sweets & Desserts 2026 list with Westport favorites Dandelion & Fatto a Mano recognized for standout treats. The expert survey highlights regional picks for dessert lovers. The Hour
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Winter walks reveal striking greenery as native eastern white pines, pitch pines and hemlocks alongside non-native spruces and ferns like the Christmas fern brighten local neighborhoods (a seasonal highlight). CT Insider
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In Westport’s strong market, the KMS Team at Compass says over half of 2025 buyers paid all cash (giving sellers quicker, more secure closings) while many buyers use financing strategies after closing like delayed financing or margin loans to keep funds active. 06880
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Olympic champions with Connecticut ties, Dorothy Hamill (a Greenwich native) and Yale grad Nathan Chen, watched as Ilia Malinin's free skate faltered at the Winter Games on Friday. Local skater Maxim Naumov, who overcame family tragedy, completed an emotional Olympic debut during the competition. 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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