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A hearty “06880” thank you to all who donated to this year’s “pledge drive.” Your support of our online community — and of me, personally — is greatly appreciated. (And yes, there’s still time — click here!)
To the reader who sent an anonymous note saying “calling us moochers won’t get us to contribute” — sorry. Sounds like you were just looking for a reason to not help out.
But hey — at least you paid for a stamp.
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In related COVID news, former Food & Drug Administration commissioner — and Westport neighbor — Scott Gottlieb told “Face the Nation” yesterday that 70% of Americans 75 and older, 60% of those 65-plus, and nearly 20% of all American adults will be vaccinated “probably by the end of this week.”
He also noted growing evidence that all vaccines prevent transmission of the coronavirus — not just symptoms.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb
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St. Vincent’s on Long Lots Road has closed. But there’s a new COVID testing center nearby.
Sameday Testing has opened at 1260 Post Road East (near Fortuna’s, Greens Farms Spirit Shop and Vivid-Tek).
Founded just a few months ago, the startup of doctors, scientists and engineers has ramped up to test thousands of people every day, across the country. They offer employer-sponsored programs too.
Click here for an appointment. To learn more, email evan@sameday-testing.com
or call 203-520-7734.
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With a name like “Celebrity Parents,” I expected fluff.
But the current issue features an in-depth, insightful interview with Scott Bryce and Jodi Stevens.
The Westport stage and screen actors talk about how they met (several times); their relationship; raising an athletic son; Staples Players; Scott’s work with the New Paradigm Theater, and Jodi’s pivot to teaching in her home studio during COVID.
Click here for the very entertaining story. (Hat tip: Bobbie Herman)
Scott Bryce and Jodi Stevens (Photo courtesy of Celebrity Parents)
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MoCA Westport’s Winter Lights Festival lit up the town on Saturday.
Highlights included a walk-through light path (in collaboration with the Up | Next Teens organization; a maker space for families to create decorations together, and the high school student art exhibition “Hindsight is 2020.”
MoCA’s Winter Festival light path (Photo/Joel Triesman)
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Horses are back at Sherwood Island State Park. A group regularly trailers in their animals, for walks along the beach and through the beautiful paths. This shot was taken in the grove on the Sherwood Mill Pond side, near the fire gate to Compo Cove.
(Photo/Chris Swan)
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Another animal: This guy was happy to pose yesterday, for a Weston photo op:
(Photo/Steve Rothenberg)
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And yet more animals: Yesterday’s story about dog photographer Jim Boisvert reminded Matthew Mandell of a video he produced in 2013.
Part of the “What’s Up Westport” series, it’s title is “Dogs on the Beach.” Fifi, Fido, Fluffy: Here’s your 4 minutes of fame.
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And finally … Happy International Women’s Day!
