Saturday, August 30th, 2025

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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Top musicians including the Jonas Brothers—Playboi Carti and Stevie Nicks—will perform in Connecticut this fall with concerts scheduled from Sept. 6 through Dec. 13 at multiple venues; ticket prices range from $27 to over $400. CTPost
- ➤ Westport Community Theatre is holding an open audition for Conscience—directed by Alexander Kulcsar—at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept 2, at 110 Myrtle Avenue; the play will run in November with evening and matinee shows planned. Westport Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Large employers across Connecticut are hiring many workers in fields such as health care, manufacturing and tech, with Hartford HealthCare posting about 1,800 open positions. Other companies like Yale New Haven Health, Amazon, RTX and Electric Boat have reported hundreds of job openings as vacancies statewide have risen over 30% in the past decade—job seekers may soon access new opportunities. CTPost
HOME NEWS
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Slice of Saugatuck Festival
2-5 p.m. — Dunkin' — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful food tasting festival with live bands, fun activities, and a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Westport Lobster Festival
7-11 p.m. — Compo Beach — Ticket required — A delectable night featuring lobsters, music, and fun for the whole family.
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