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Happy Easter!

This was the sunrise scene, earlier this morning, at Compo Beach looking east …

(Photo/Stephanie Mastocciolo)

… and at South Beach:

(Photo/Celia Campbell-Mohn)

Oh, yeah: In addition to Easter, today is the last day for dogs on the beach. (Until October 1).

(Photo/Peter Cadoux)

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Sergeant Dan Paz, Corporal Craig Bergamo and Officer Dominique Carr represented the Westport Police Department yesterday, at the Long Island funeral of Jonathan Diller.

The New York Police Department officer was killed Monday, during a traffic stop in Queens.

The trio helped with the escort, in Massapequa Park.

More than 200 police motorcycles, and thousands of officers from around the country, attended the service.

“It really hits home for the officers working the road, and their families, any time an officer is killed,” says Westport Police Chief Foti Koskinas.

“But even more so when it’s so close to home. We are very fortunate to have the unwavering support of our community.”

Dan Paz, Dominique Carr and Craig Bergamo, at Jonathan Diller’s funeral yesterday.

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Westport’s Lighthouse Church children’s choir kicked off Easter weekend yesterday with a double dose of joy.

They sang for seniors and nursing home staff at Cambridge Health & Rehabilitation Center in Fairfield, and Northbridge Healthcare Center in Bridgeport.

Lighthouse Church Children’s Choir.

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Today is Easter.

But the egg hunt fun continues next Saturday (April 6). At 10:30 a.m., the Westport Book Shop hosts kids and families on Jesup Green, across the street from their popular store.

In addition to eggs, there’s a reading and signing by children’s author Diana Blau, face painting and snacks.

Reserve a spot by email (bookshop@westportbooksaleventures.org) or phone (203-349-5141).

Later in the month (April 25, 6 p.m.), the Book Shop’s Short Story Book Club discusses 2 short stories about parent-child relationships, and parents’ aspirations for their children.

They’re “Rules of The Game” by Amy Tan (originally part of her novel “The Joy Luck Club”) and “I Stand Here Ironing.” Copies of the stories are online, and included in many short story compilations.

Space is limited. Email bookshop@westportbooksaleventures.org, or call 203-349-5141.

The Westport Book Shop hosts events inside, and on Jesup Green.

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CPTV salutes Fred Cantor — and so does “06880.”

This fall, the state’s public television channel will air television premieres of two short films produced by the 1971 Staples High School graduate.

“The High School That Rocked!” explored the magical years when great bands — the Doors, Yardbirds, Cream, Rascals, Remains and more — played at Staples.

The award-winning film was the only documentary short selected to screen at The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Film Series in 2018.

Cantor’s latest documentary, “It’s a Hollywood Life!,” focuses on longtime Westport resident Susan Granger’s 80-plus years connected to the movie business.

But you don’t have to wait until fall for that one. The Ridgefield Independent Film Festival screens the Hollywood film May 18. Immediately after, there’s a Q-and-A with Granger, Keir Dullea and Mia Dillon, and the directors. Click here for tickets.

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Today’s “Westport … Naturally” star is a great blue heron.

Photographer Johanna Keyser Rossi says he (?) used to hang out at the Westport Library. The current spot: Gray’s Creek.

(Photo/Johanna Keyser Rossi)

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And finally … happy Easter, to all who celebrate!

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