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Pics Of The Day #484

Posted on August 14, 2018 | 2 comments

Lucky lifeguard chair, a couple of hours ago … (Photo/Nancy Axthelm)

… and the view by the cannons… (Photo/Jen Greely)

… plus this full hemi rainbow … (Photo/Seth Goltzer)

… and a pot of gold at Greens Farms Elementary School. (Photo/Kurt Dasbach)

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Pic Of The Day #322

Posted on March 5, 2018 | 4 comments

Compo Beach cannons at night (Photo/Henry Wynne)

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Photo Challenge #147

Posted on October 22, 2017 | 13 comments

It’s tough to post a photo challenge involving the Compo Beach cannons.

But Lynn U. Miller found a way.

The talented photographer took a close-up shot of a spot every Westporter — and everyone who has ever been here — knows well. (Click here for the photo.)

Her image fooled most “06880” readers. Not Craig Clark and Elaine Marino, though. They’re as eagle-eyed as the colonists who spotted the British arriving offshore 240 years ago!

Here’s the next photo challenge:

The plaque — photographed by Westport tree warden Bruce Lindsay — seems important. What better group to honor than all of our local veterans, living and dead?

But even Westport’s most involved citizens probably don’t know where to find it.

If you do, click “Comments” below. And if you’ve got a back story about who dedicated the plaque, and why it’s where it is, let us know.

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Candlelight Climate Vigil Set For Sunday

Posted on June 2, 2017 | 39 comments

Two months ago Darcy Hicks, Lauren Soloff, Lisa Bowman and Nita Prasad organized a “Democracy on Display” rally in downtown Westport.

Nearly 1,000 citizens marched from Jesup Green to Veterans Green. Senators Chris Murphy and Dick Blumenthal, and Congressman Jim Himes, all spoke.

The 4 women have just begun.

Furious and heartbroken over President Trump’s decision on the Paris Agreement, they texted furiously with each other on Thursday night.

They agree they needed to do something to show how many Westporters stand against what Hicks calls “this callous and isolationist approach.”

In April, millions demonstrated around the world to bring attention to climate change.

Hicks created a Facebook page: “CTontheMove Candlelight Vigil for Climate Protection.”

The women are putting their words into action: The vigil is set for this Sunday (June 4), 7:30 p.m. at the Compo Beach cannons.

“We need to show the world that we are with them when it comes to environmental protection, global prosperity, and world participation,” organizers say.

“And we need to show our children that we are on the front lines, fighting for their future. This will be a peaceful but powerful protest.”

There will be 200 votive candles available. Respiratory masks too.

Sunday’s weather is not predicted to be great.

But the forecast for the planet is worse.

Organizers of Sunday’s vigil at the Compo Beach cannons hope to ensure a bright future for their children and grandchildren.

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Posted in Beach, Environment, People, Politics

Tagged Compo Beach cannons, Darcy Hicks, Lauren Soloff, Lisa Bowman, Paris Agreement, President Trump

The Perks Of Being A Barista’s Mother

Posted on May 14, 2017 | 3 comments

The quote above belongs to Katherine Bruan.

The photo below is hers too:

Happy Mother’s Day to every “06880” mom.

The ones who live here now, and the ones who once did.

The ones who are 30, and the ones who are 90.

The ones with 1-year-olds, and the ones whose own moms are no longer here.

Thanks for all you do. You help make this town wonderful.

In other words, you are all great-grand-mothers!

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A Thanksgiving Wish

Posted on November 24, 2016 | 13 comments

All summer long, kids swarm on the Compo cannons.

On a crisp fall day, there’s no one in sight.

Click on or hover over to enlarge. (Photo/Pat Gold)

But there they stand, reminding us all of the ideals our forefathers fought for, nearly 250 years ago.

Today, let’s think of them — and all the values we as Americans hold dear.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Tagged Battle of Compo Hill, Compo Beach cannons, Thanksgiving 2016

Oh My 06880 — Photo Challenge #71

Posted on May 8, 2016 | 17 comments

Who knew the Compo Beach cannons were so rusted and grotty?

Well, Rich Stein, Susan Huppi, J. Wagner, Bonnie Allen, Brandon Malin, James Weisz, Sharon Paulsen and Virginia R. Clark did.

They quickly identified last week’s photo challenge as an unflattering closeup of Westport’s favorite — and one of our most belovedly photographed — landmarks. (Click here for the shot.)

This week’s challenge is a much wider shot. If you think you know where the shot (taken by Peter Tulupman) is, click “Comments” below. Bonus points for the full, official name of the location!

(Photo/Peter Tulupman)

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Mark Mathias: “Why We Live In Westport”

Posted on June 17, 2014 | 5 comments

Mark Mathias is many things: An information technology specialist. Mini Maker Faire founder and c0-chair. Board of Ed member.

And excellent photographer.

Longshore, between the pool and the pavilion.

Mark was so taken by Sunday’s perfect weather that he roamed around town, taking tons of very cool photos.

With the panoramic feature of his mobile phone.

Longshore’s E.R. Strait Marina.

These are spectacular shots. Unfortunately, the “06880” format does not do them justice.

Fortunately, if you have an enlarge feature — hovering or double-clicking on your computer; swiping out on your phone; whatever — you can see Mark’s photos in all their glory.