Westport
Daily News
Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Since SNAP benefits halted on November 1, Westport's food pantry at the Jesup Road Gillespie Center saw a 70% increase in visitors, with nearly 400 people and 1,200 adults and children receiving food. Homes with Hope launched a Grab + Go program to cut wait times and local donors plus officials have stepped up to support the effort. 06880
- ➤ Michael Donoghue — executive director of Catholic Charities of Fairfield County — said food pantries are now serving over 100 families a day with lines forming one hour before opening, up from 30 to 40 families. He noted that most people served are elderly, children, or individuals with disabilities and urged the community to donate food. News 12 Connecticut
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Coast Guard rescued five men (from Connecticut and Rhode Island) from a life raft after their sailboat Magic Bus left Stonington bound for the Bahamas nearly 300 miles off Cape Hatteras on November 6, 2023; all were in good condition and taken to a Coast Guard air station. The Hour
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 90th annual New England Interscholastic Cross Country Championships are happening today at Thetford Academy in Vermont with the girls’ race at 11:30 a.m. and the boys’ race at 12:15 p.m.—Connecticut runners like Chase Gilbert of Old Lyme, who won the State Open by 14 seconds, are among the key competitors. CTPost
- ➤ UConn women's basketball will retire Sue Bird's No. 10 jersey on Dec. 7 during a game against DePaul—her jersey joins the numbers of other Hall of Fame players—and the honor follows her September induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. CTPost
- ➤ UConn men's basketball broke its school record with a 64 to 17 halftime lead over UMass Lowell Friday in Hartford — the previous record was set in 1998 when the team led by 40 points. CTPost
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Honor Our Veterans 5K Family Run/Walk
8 AM – 12 PM — Sherwood Island State Park — $35 entry — Celebrate Veterans Day with a scenic 5K supporting Heroes for the Brave.
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Westport Farmers' Market
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Westport Farmers' Market — Free entry — Enjoy fresh, local produce and engage with the community in a vibrant market atmosphere.
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Winter Wreath Workshop at Jenni Kayne
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Jenni Kayne Home - Westport — All materials included — Get crafty and festive by creating a beautiful winter wreath with seasonal florals.
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Silvermine Holiday Sale & Fundraiser
5-8 p.m. — Silvermine Arts Center — Free entry — Discover unique handmade gifts and enjoy festive fun as you kick off the holiday season.
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CraftWestport 2025
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Staples High School — $0 - $13 — Explore unique crafts and artwork from 175 American artists and makers at this vibrant shopping event.
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