Thursday, July 17th, 2025
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Lightning struck two Westport homes Monday evening—one home on Joanne Circle had a small fire contained to one room, and the strike on Bayberry Lane hit a pet fence that sent a surge along its wires creating a risk of a major fire. News 12 Connecticut
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Two Westport teenagers, Christian Rinaldi and Kyle Dulak, run a mobile car detailing service that cleans cars inside and out with eco-friendly products and top-grade equipment. They offer three service packages (Bronze, Diamond, and F1) and plan to reinvest some earnings in future business ventures. 06880
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Foraging & Wild Food
10 a.m. — Earthplace — $30 — Explore the art of foraging with expert guidance from the Connecticut Foraging Club and discover wild food delights.
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Author Talk: Adriana Trigiani on 'The View From Lake Como'
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Westport Library — Free entry — Join best-selling author Adriana Trigiani as she discusses her latest summer read, 'The View From Lake Como'.
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Summer Book Sale
July 25th – 29th — Pequot Library — Free entry — Discover great deals on books at one of New England's largest book sales.
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Reprise: A Tribute to Phish
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion — Free entry — Experience a captivating revival of iconic Phish shows by an all-star New England band.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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