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COVID-19: Virus Could Have Spread At Party Attended By 40 People In Westport COVID-19: Virus Could Have Spread At Party Attended By 40 People In Westport
Covid-19: Virus Could Have Spread At Party Attended By 40 People In Westport A person who attended a party of at least 40 people in Fairfield County has said he's tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing all to the virus. The party was held on Thursday, March 5, at a private event in Westport, said Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe during a press conference. Related story: Westport Schools Closed Until Further Notice After Possible Parent, Student Exposure The person, who is not from the United States, has since returned to his home country where he said he tested positive for the virus, Marpe said. Both children and adults attended the party, …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Around The Towns: Catch Dumpers, Meet Haskell, State Moves To Cap Insulin Around The Towns: Catch Dumpers, Meet Haskell, State Moves To Cap Insulin
Around The Towns: Catch Dumpers, Meet Haskell, State Moves To Cap Insulin A Fairfield County official is fed up with illegal dumping and has a proposition for residents that helps curb the crime. Pictures of someone illegally dumping garbage in Bridgeport brought to Bridgeport Police can yield the photographer a $200 reward. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, announced news of the "bounty" on his  Facebook page here. This Illegal Dumping Campaign is designed to prevent bulk trash and garbage from being dumped in neighborhoods in order to improve life for city residents, the mayor said. “The unlawful disposal of garbage needs to stop, and law enforcement will take acti…

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by Donna Christopher
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Song, Food & Fun At Blues & Views Festival In Westport This Weekend Song, Food & Fun At Blues & Views Festival In Westport This Weekend
Song, Food & Fun At Blues & Views Festival In Westport This Weekend Cool tunes, satiated tummies and smiling faces will be found on the banks of the Saugatuck River as the 12th Annual Blues & Views Festival hits Westport’s Levitt Pavilion.  Anders Osborne, Lawrence, Neville Jacobs and The Main Squeeze lead the two days of killer music, which starts Aug. 31 and continues Sept. 1—rain or shine. Also performing on the Pavilion’s stage will be Flow Tribe, High & Mighty Brass Band, Southern Avenue, The Commonheart, Kat Wright, The National Reserve, Jake Kulak and the Lowdown and Fairfield’s School of Rock. The popular JESUP JAM on the grounds of the…

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by Daily Voice
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Record 13.5K Attend Maker Faire In Westport: Rundown Of Winners Record 13.5K Attend Maker Faire In Westport: Rundown Of Winners
Record 13.5K Attend Maker Faire In Westport: Rundown Of Winners The seventh annual Maker Faire Westport broke most its own records on Saturday including: more than tripling its footprint, nearly doubling its number of makers to 200 (up from just over 100 in 2017) and seeing attendance of 13,500, a 30 percent increase from last spring. “We continue to be impressed with the quality of the innovative and creative people in Connecticut and beyond. As they inspire our attendees to learn and grow, we see the impact in our communities. Schools, libraries and businesses all benefit from the energy that comes from seeing what others have done,” said Mark Mathias,…

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by Jon Craig
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Calling All Creative Types: Maker Faire Westport Is Looking For You Calling All Creative Types: Maker Faire Westport Is Looking For You
Calling All Creative Types: Maker Faire Westport Is Looking For You WESTPORT, Conn. — Are you a budding entrepreneur? A craftsman? A performer just searching for a stage? Now’s the time to sign up for the 7th annual Maker Faire Westport, a showcase for imaginative types from across the state that’s expected to draw a whopping 12,000 attendees to downtown Westport on April 21. “We are looking for creative people who want to share their energy and talents with others,” said Mark Mathias, founder and co-chair of Maker Faire Westport. “We are inviting artists, musicians, engineers, craftsmen, entrepreneurs, students, teachers, businesspeople, comedians and crea…

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by Meredith Guinness