Good morning, Westport.

Police and animal control rescued a mama duck and her ducklings from a storm drain on Sunday — they carefully guided the birds along a nearby roadway to safety, and the Westport Animal Shelter advises drivers to slow for wildlife.

The Lillian Wadsworth Arboretum will honor Dick Fincher with a plaque dedication Saturday, July 18 at 10 a.m., highlighting his role in creating Westport green spaces.

MoCA invites community members on Thursday, July 16 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss lost local landmarks at its 'Looking for History' event (free admission).

Crispin Cioe, saxophonist and co-founder of the Uptown Horns, shared his storied music career with top acts & his deep ties to the community during a chat at the Westport Library.

He has played hits like 'Love Shack' and 'Living in America' and continues to perform with top artists.

Neighbors, an HBO TV series, is inviting Connecticut locals to send in their stories for its second season; producer Harleigh Shaw said the show aims to share fresh perspectives from across the state.

Staples Players revisited the summer 2012 production of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' when Jim Honeycutt was absent and his helper Nick Pisarro stepped in—highlighting a cast that later built successful careers in theater and film.

Upstairs Comedy presents a stand-up show featuring five comedians, including John Ziegler and Brendan Ryan, at VFW Post 399 in Westport on Friday, July 17.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event starts at 8 p.m. (Tickets are $20 online or $25 at the door with a one-drink minimum.)

Fertilizer costs for Mystic growers rose 15 percent as the war in Iran strained Middle Eastern supplies, Rick Whittle said.

Irrigation savings have helped him keep prices steady, and his farm stand will open Saturday.

Connecticut’s lemon law program returned over $8 million to car buyers in 2025 (a 30% increase from 2024) by resolving 80% of 165 claims through refunds or replacement vehicles.

The program, funded by a $3 fee on new car purchases, addressed issues linked to modern vehicle complexity.