Good morning, Westport.

Westport residents will capture a personal moment on Sunday, Sept.

6, as the town celebrates America 250 by creating a digital portrait of everyday life (each participant may submit up to three photos with a brief caption).

The Soundview Summer Stroll brought locals together yesterday as community members captured moments with photos and heartwarming notes for breast cancer survivors (multiple photographers shared images of the event).

Westport lifeguards have petitioned for spikeball at Compo Beach to boost teamwork and fitness during busy summer days.

Plus, VFW Post 399 is hosting its 73rd monthly blood drive Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Lachat Farms will open its Farmers’ Market Friday at 4 p.m.

Anthem Reggae Band will perform a free concert on Saturday, Aug.

1 at Levitt Pavilion — doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 7:30 p.m.; free tickets can be reserved in advance or obtained at the Box Office 2 hours before the show.

Gas prices in Connecticut rose 11 cents since last week — they are up 23.3 cents from last month with the cheapest reported rate at $3.79 per gallon.

Experts advise drivers to shop around and keep their cars in good condition.

Retail analysts say back-to-school supplies will cost more this year as local stores begin updating prices ahead of the school season.

Shoppers may see increases while preparing for the new academic term.

Metro-North trains will run 90 mph to cut a New Haven to New York trip by 25 minutes as the $1.6 billion TIME-1 project gets underway.

State and federal leaders broke ground yesterday at Stratford & Bridgeport, with work set to continue until 2035.