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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Westport Journal LIVE roundtable will discuss how to make the most of summer in Westport at the Ned Dimes Marina clubhouse on Compo Beach Road at 6 p.m. on June 9+ local experts will answer questions on securing tee times, tennis courts, boat slips and parking while registration is required for the free event. Westport Journal
- ➤ Sixty-five veterans from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War flew from Connecticut to Washington DC to visit the national memorials—such as the tomb of the unknown soldier and the Vietnam Wall. The trip, organized as part of National Military Appreciation Month, allowed the veterans to reflect on their service and the challenges they faced after returning home. WFSB
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A two-car crash at Saugatuck and Riverside avenues Tuesday morning in Westport led to two hospitalizations—firefighters extricated a trapped driver using battery-powered cutters and spreaders as police directed traffic and ambulances took the injured to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Westport Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers in Connecticut are reviewing a bill that could allow residents to bet on in-state college sports events like UConn games and add stronger gaming protections such as banning credit cards for online bets. Supporters including House Speaker Matt Ritter say the change may update long-held restrictions on local collegiate sports betting. CTPost
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jordan Spieth, a 13-time PGA Tour winner known for his dramatic 2017 win with a bunker shot, will play in the 2025 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands (June 18-22). It will be his (sixth appearance) at the event and local fans expect him to perform well. The Hour
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Weston Memorial Day Weekend 5K Run
7:45-10:30 AM — Weston High School — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Memorial Day with a fun 5K run open to all levels of runners and walkers.
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Dan Bikel: A Little Folk Music
7-8:30 p.m. — The Westport Library — Ticket includes a complimentary drink — Experience heartfelt melodies and harmonies with local singer-songwriter Dan Bikel.
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Garden Terrarium Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Jenni Kayne Home - Westport — Light refreshments provided — Learn to create a lush terrarium with seasonal plants in this hands-on workshop.
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