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In today's newsletter:

  • Westport man charged after state tip on child abuse material
  • Which Westport arts groups just landed nearly $28,000 in new grants?
  • How much more are Westport drivers paying at the pump?

Also on today's calendar: Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Prospective Parent Event and 19 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Westport Man Accused Of Possessing Child Pornography: Police (patch.com) — Westport residents are being informed that a 37-year-old local man has been charged with first-degree possession of child sexual abuse material after a state police computer crimes tip led investigators to him. Westport police say he allegedly emailed two videos between accounts linked to him, resulting in his arrest on a warrant, release on $25,000 bond, and scheduled arraignment in Stamford Superior Court.
   

• Westport arts groups receive nearly $28,000 in state grants (westportjournal.com) — Westport arts organizations just received nearly $28,000 in new state grants, supporting programs from creative writing and music education to theater, choral performances, and outdoor concerts. Local groups including Westport Writers' Workshop, Levitt Pavilion, Westport Community Theatre, Fairfield County Chorale, and Westport School of Music will all benefit, strengthening cultural offerings residents can enjoy across town.
   

• Here Are The Cheapest, Most Expensive Places To Get Gas In Westport (patch.com) — Drivers filling up in Westport are paying noticeably more than the rest of Connecticut, with local stations averaging $4.56 for regular gas compared to the state's $4.45 average. The story breaks down how Westport's prices stack up against state, regional, and national averages so you can better gauge what you're paying at the pump this week.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Norwalk

  • Here Are The Latest Gas Prices In Norwalk (patch.com)
  • Police Investigating Illegal Auto Repair Businesses In Norwalk: PD (patch.com)
  • Road, Sidewalk Closure Announced In Norwalk: City (patch.com)

Fairfield

  • Fairfield League Of Women Voters Hosts Legislative Candidate Debate This Month (patch.com)

Darien

  • Darien Community Association Welcomes New Board For 2026-2027 (patch.com)
  • Darien Weekend Guide: Fall Festival, Baking Author Talk And Free Broadway Concert (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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