Westport
Daily News
Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the town's teen center at Toquet Hall (in the alley between Post Road and Jesup Road) hosts a Super Smash Bros. tournament from 7 to 9 p.m.; youth board events continue with board and video games on March 20 and a Jeopardy Night on March 21. 06880
- ➤ Residents should take tax payments directly to Post Office clerks to avoid mail theft, while Yuzu restaurant opens at Parker Harding Plaza serving Asian cuisine. VersoFest features a free panel on music and AI, and upcoming events include a folk tribute, bluegrass show, TOPSoccer, and a swim club meet. 06880
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut truckers and business owners are facing higher fuel costs as diesel averages $5.01—a 72-cent jump in one week. Locked-in contracts force them to absorb the surge while refilling tanks in Mystic and nearby areas. WFSB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Scientists warn that tick season could be one of the worst ever as warmer temperatures expand tick habitats in the region — pet owners in Westport are advised to check themselves and animals for ticks and consider prevention measures. WFSB
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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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