Good morning, Westport.

Local excitement builds as Westport prepares for a Brennan Center fundraiser at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation on Oct.

1, a 95th-anniversary gala at Westport Country Playhouse on Oct. 3, and an Ailey II dance performance on Sept. 24.

Local supporters raised over $83K for a Westport family displaced by flooding; a local resident said the generosity shows strong community care while relief efforts continue.

Cub Scout Pack 39 invites boys and girls from kindergarten to 5th grade, along with their parents and siblings, to join Scouting Day in Westport today at Compo's South Beach starting at 5 p.m. Families will enjoy s'mores, a campfire and crab hunting.

Diesel prices in Connecticut are near record-high with an average of $6.25 per gallon and one Cromwell station charging $6.89 - local businesses face higher delivery costs and shoppers may pay more for groceries as experts say the surge will last through year-end.

A new report from Connecticut nonprofit Digital Defenders shows that kids are spending hours online and increasingly relying on AI.

The report warns that without proper training to spot misinformation, teens face increased risks, with 86 percent identifying AI misinformation as a top threat (experts urge parents to educate themselves).

After Sunday's heavy 7-inch rain, the Jesup Road bridge remains closed as DPW engineers inspect storm damage to roads, drainage systems and pump stations while town officials coordinate with state agencies to document damage reports for potential recovery resources.