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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Terrificon will run from Aug. 8 to Aug. 10 at Mohegan Sun and will feature celebrity guests including Mikaela Hoover + Ke Huy Quan for fans to meet and take pictures. Passes can be purchased online and at the door, though VIP packages are sold out. CTPost
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In Connecticut, nearly all kindergarteners are vaccinated as they head back to school—Dr. Greg Buller of Bridgeport Hospital said over 97 percent were immunized last year, keeping measles cases at zero and earning the state the highest two-dose measles vaccination rate in the nation. News 12 Connecticut
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Josh Ritter Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion — Enjoy an evening of heartfelt music from a talented singer-songwriter.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Neil Barringham
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