Good morning, Westport.

Darik Pearson, the frontman for Darik and The Funnags, died Tuesday after a six-year battle with stage four prostate cancer — his band kept playing while fans raised funds for his treatment.

A new feature revisits the 2017 high school production Working and details how former cast members have advanced into professional acting, design + film.

It shares stories of local talent and diverse career growth.

On Sunday, Oct. 18, Winslow Park will dedicate a water refill station in memory of Sherry Jagerson, a local advocate who helped ban single-use plastic bags and create Sherwood Mill Pond Preserve.

The event offers reusable bottles and Earth Animal treats (for dogs).

Connecticut Social Security recipients will learn today how much their benefits increase for 2027 + officials expect a strong cost-of-living adjustment to boost payments for seniors.

The announcement is awaited by many relying on these benefits.

Gov. Ned Lamont and state leaders announced that Connecticut will release $12.7 million in additional heating aid for over 94,000 households as oil prices climb; funds will be distributed on Nov.

2 to help residents fill their tanks before winter.

The Westport Youth Commission canceled its Oct.

29 candidate forum after only one candidate confirmed and is now planning an after-election event for student voices. Meanwhile, the League of Women Voters will host a debate with three congressional candidates on Monday, Oct. 19 at Westport Library.

UConn preseason games air on WFSB and WWAX with the women taking on Texas on Monday, Oct.

19 at 7 p.m.—the women face Army on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 4 p.m., while the men play Purdue on Tuesday, Oct. 27.