Westport
Daily News
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Staples High School senior Seamus Brannigan built an eight-foot wooden display case honoring six Westport firefighters killed in the line of duty; he completed the project with help from his father and fellow scouts and installed it at Fire Headquarters (a tribute to the town's history). News 12 Connecticut
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wren Kitchens abruptly closed its US showrooms last Thursday, leaving customers with pending orders and over three dozen employees jobless. Affected consumers are advised to contact their financial institutions for assistance — uncertainty remains over order resolutions. WFSB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mr. Brainwash unveiled his Van Gogh-inspired art collection at Clarendon Fine Art (22 Main St) yesterday, where guests enjoyed music, selfies, and a colorful mix of classical and modern imagery. The exhibit remains open daily until May 3. Westport Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The state House passed a bill on Thursday night to set up Connecticut’s first formal oversight for homeschooling. The legislation requires parents to notify school districts + show academic records, and it moves to the Senate for a vote next week. WFSB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut insurers violated state mental health parity law and were fined for restricting coverage—a report showed. Comptroller Scanlon said the penalties aim to improve access to behavioral health care. The Hour
- ➤ Dr. Jeanne Capasse will join the Northwell Walk to Raise Health on Sunday, May 17 at Norwalk’s Calf Pasture Beach — supporting five key cancer care initiatives including navigation, cold cap therapy, and treatment expense reductions. Westport Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former UConn star Aaliyah Edwards will start her first full season with the Connecticut Sun, and next week 200 family and friends will gather at the preseason game at Toronto Tempo to support her debut in Canada’s first WNBA game (she hosted a youth camp in Jamaica last month). The Hour
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HAYVN Health Summit: Empowered Strength
4:30-8 p.m. — HAYVN Coworking — $15-$250 — Explore health and wellness insights from local experts while networking with the community.
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Terrarium Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Jenni Kayne Home - Westport — Light refreshments served — Create your own lush garden terrarium for outdoor entertaining.
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