Westport
Daily News
Monday, December 1st, 2025
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, pet lovers gathered at Barnes & Noble and Compo Beach while Yogi Bear supported a holiday wreath sale by urging residents to donate pet food to help pets in need—highlighting the community spirit. Wheels2U ride service, which began in 2020, expanded its coverage in Westport and recorded 3,069 rides in October with plans to switch to electric vehicles this spring to further cut emissions. 06880
- ➤ Westport residents are encouraged to support local charities this holiday season as a list of organizations covering animals, arts, community aid and education has been published—residents are invited to offer additional local suggestions for future updates. The list aims to help guide giving and strengthen support for groups serving southern Fairfield County. 06880
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UConn men's basketball remains one of the top teams on David Borges' AP Top 25 ballot after beating No. 9 BYU and No. 13 Illinois at Madison Square Garden — the Huskies will play Kansas on Tuesday as Tarris Reed Jr. and Braylon Mullins return following an earlier loss to Arizona. CTPost
- ➤ UConn women’s basketball will play South Florida on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the Yuengling Center in Tampa—ending their home-and-home series. The undefeated Huskies face the Bulls for the first time without coach Fernandez—changing the game’s dynamic. The Hour
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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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44th Annual Production of The Nutcracker
1-3 p.m. — Staples High School — $35 — Experience the joy of a timeless holiday ballet featuring talented Academy students and professional dancers.
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The Nutcracker: Annual Production
2-4 p.m. — Staples High School — $35 — Experience a holiday classic performed by talented Academy students and professionals.
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