07/27/09 The Raw Westport News Feed By Robo Blogger (Updated)

Comprehensive News Feed for Westport, CT.

• Training for the Real Thing
  posted on July 27, 2009 10:06:00 pm
  Members of the Westport Fire Department took part Sunday in a training exercise at a house to be demolished on Turkey Hill Road South.
• Making the Cut
  posted on July 27, 2009 10:05:53 pm
  A Westport Fire Department training exercise Sunday at a house to be demolished on Turkey Hill Road South involving opening a hole in the roof to allow escape of smoke and toxic fumes.
• The Fairfield County Morning News with John LaBarca
  posted on July 27, 2009 08:45:58 pm
  ... time to stop today coffee at least -- by hammer don't count because they are. And no worries into the center of Westport -- for the coffee and paper no constitute Darien to appear catching that. Paper carpet before the train no problems and 95 ...
• Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued
  posted on July 27, 2009 08:11:04 am
  The National Weather Service in Upton, N.Y. has issued a sever thunderstorm warning for Westport and area until 6:45 p.m. 07/26 06:35 PM Comments
• Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued
  posted on July 27, 2009 06:36:09 am
  The National Weather Service in Upton, N.Y. has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Westport and area until 11 p.m. 07/26 05:40 PM Comments
• Comings and Goings: AmySimon Fine Art Relocates
  posted on July 27, 2009 03:31:46 am
  Amy Simon Fine Art, formerly at Westport's Playhouse Square, has relocated to the Old Sasco Mill,1869 Post Road East.
• Flash Flood Watch Issued
  posted on July 26, 2009 09:28:03 pm
  The National Weather Service in Upton, N.Y. has issued a flash flood watch for Westport and area from noon today until late tonight.
• Taking in the View
  posted on July 26, 2009 03:17:00 pm
  A couple took in the view of Long Island Sound waters today from Westport's Longshore Club Park.
• Kayaking for a Good Cause
  posted on July 26, 2009 10:38:06 am
  Westporter June Eichbaum completed a 14-mile Long Island Sound kayak crossing today in the ninth annual Kayak for a Cause fund-raiser.The event featured more than 200 individuals who participated on behalf of a half dozen local charities.
• Working the Garden
  posted on July 26, 2009 08:46:15 am
  Some gardeners at the Westport Community Gardens on Hyde Lane were busy today working their plots during a garden open house for the community.
• Westport Community Gardens Welcomes Visitors
  posted on July 26, 2009 08:46:07 am
  The Westport Community Gardens on Hyde Lane held an open house for the community today to show off their efforts.
• Lending a Hand
  posted on July 26, 2009 07:32:02 am
  Kate Greenberg and her daughter Hannah, a Staples junior, work together today as planting began at the new Staples Edible Garden at Westport's Staples High School.
• Planting Under Way at Staples Edible Garden
  posted on July 26, 2009 07:31:54 am
  Planting got under way today at the new Staples Edible Garden at Westport's Staples High School.
• Kicking Off the Staples Edible Garden
  posted on July 26, 2009 07:30:00 am
  Westport First Selectman Gordon F. Joseloff stopped by to congratulate and pose for a picture with volunteers planting the Staples Edible Garden at Staples High School today.
• Westport Rotary Centennial House a Reality
  posted on July 26, 2009 07:21:00 am
  After five years of efforts, Westport's Interfaith Housing Association/Homes of Hope finally was able today to dedicate its new supportive housing facility at 10 West End Ave.
• A Dream Come True
  posted on July 26, 2009 07:13:00 am
  Westport's Interfaith Housing Association /Homes of Hope cut the ribbon today for its new supportive housing facility at 10 West End Ave.
• Westport Rotarians View Centennial House
  posted on July 26, 2009 07:10:00 am
  Members of Westport's two Rotary clubs posed for a picture today in front of the new Westport Rotary Centennial House at 10 West End Ave.
• Westport man collects bikes for the needy
  posted on July 25, 2009 04:52:04 pm
  ... who needed them. These bikes are all part of the Connecticut Bike Project, an effort started last September by Westport resident Brooks Sumberg, a semi-retired businessman and entrepreneur. He began the project after a visit to his local dump, where ...
• Pastel Scene
  posted on July 25, 2009 03:03:00 pm
  Resembling a colorful summer tableau that an artist might appreciate, a group of visitors enjoyed their ice cream treats by the Saugatuck River in Westport's center on .
• Stranded
  posted on July 25, 2009 02:54:30 pm
  ... Conductors said the train could not move until the signals were restored. Many Westporters took cabs to the Westport station instead of waiting for the signals to be repaired. Train service was delayed at least 45 minutes. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) ...