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It’s 7 AM. Do You Know Where Your Fireworks Beach Spot Is?
Every year, the race to secure a prime spot for the Compo Beach fireworks begins earlier and earlier. This was the scene at 7 a.m.: At least no one has yet staked out a grossly over-aggressive swath of...
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8 AM Fireworks Report: Beach Stakeouts Grow
It’s still 13 hours before the first firework is lit. But Compo Beach grows more crowded by the minute. Things are getting a bit aggressive. Check out this scene, with not one or two but three large...
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Scene At The Beach
With just over 7 hours to go before the June 29th fireworks, Compo Beach is jam-packed with beach chairs, picnic tables and tents (and very few people manning or womanning them). But that’s not what...
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Pics Of The Day #2267
Today’s storm clouds at Compo Beach … … and a bit of sun … and last night’s full moon (Photo/Sunil Hirani)
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Roundup: Sunday Beach Services, Dial M For Murder …
Worshipers gathered Sunday at Compo Beach. It marked the first of 10 Sunday services, at the cannons. (Or, if inclement weather, the brick pavilion.) Guests bring their own chairs. Beach stickers are...
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Pics Of The Day #2286
One fishing scene at Compo Beach … (Photo/Johanna Keyser Rossi) … and another (Photo/Andrew Colabella)
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Roundup: Maui, Saugatuck Shores, Compo Beach …
It’s nearly 5,000 miles from Westport to Lahaina. But the distance does not matter to the Westport Downtown Association. The non-profit is collecting donations for Maui United Way, to help support...
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Pics Of The Day #2350
For some, this weekend was a washout. For others, it was a chance for a welcome walk on the beach … (Photo/Pam Docters) … or a swim in the surf. (Photo/June Rose Whittaker)
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Pic Of The Day #2354
Channeling the 1970s — and Southern California — at Compo Beach. (Photo/Jimmy Izzo)
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Pic Of The Day #2373
There are still a few good beach days left. But where did these beachgoers go? (Photo/Lauri Weiser)
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Pics Of The Day #2380
Clouds over Westport: Saugatuck River downtown … (Photo/June Rose Whittaker) … and the opposite direction, from the Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge … (Photo/Rowene Weems) … and turning around again, on...
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Pics Of The Day #2400
Tessie, at Compo Beach … (Photo/Richard Abramowitz) … and Guinness … (Photo/Karen Mather) … and Yogi Bear … (Photo/Cathy Malkin) … and Koda at the Ned Dimes Marina … (Photo/Jim Hood) … and someone’s...
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Pic Of The Day #2438
Flying into Westchester Airport the other day, Adam True was surprised to find this great view of Westport. In the middle we see the sharp curve of Compo Beach. Next to it is the Longshore golf course;...
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Pics Of The Day #2496
Scenes from today’s perfectly timed, just-the-right-amount, and absolutely beautiful snowfall: One birdhouse … (Photo/Elisabeth Levey) ,,, and another … (Photo/Lauri Weiser) … as a beach toy adds color...
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Pics Of The Day #2511
Today’s 62-degree weather reminds us that summer is near. The picnic tables are ready to be positioned at South Beach … … while the sand will soon be redistributed. (Photos/Dinkin Fotografix)
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Pic Of The Day #2524
Can teenagers still have fun without a smartphone? Sure, if they’re at Compo Beach, and feeling creative! (Photo/Lauri Weiser)
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Pic Of The Day #2527
Compo Beach, early spring — can summer be far behind? (Photo/Dinkin Fotografix)
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Rowing Rescue: Photos Show Compo Scene
The Westport Fire Department has released photos of yesterday’s dramatic rescue of 27 teenage rowers, and 1 coach, from Long Island Sound. The Saugatuck Rowing Club athletes and adult were in 3 sculls...
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Parks & Rec: All You Need To Know About Beaches, Boats, Golf And More
One of the best things about Westport is the Parks & Recreation Department amenities. And one of the best things about spring is the chance to get outside and enjoy them. Here is just a sampling of...
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AI: Just Another Day At The Beach
A recent “06880” story about Couch Potato Salad — Zack Gross’ very clever online word game, using AI computer-generated images — inspired Kevin Carroll to get off his own couch, and play around with...
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Pics Of The Day #2542
Today’s weather was nasty. Significant coastal flooding was expected at high tide tonight (7:35), then again tomorrow morning at 8. Wind gusts could be up to 60 mph. And up to 3 1/2 inches of rain is...
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