It was a big night for women at yesterday’s 66th annual Grammy Awards.
And some of the biggest wins were by Billie Eilish.
The 22-year-old singer/songwriter (and her brother Finneas) won Song of the Year for “What Was I Made For?,” from the hit film “Barbie.” It also won Best Song Written for Visual Media.
The “06880” connection? Billie and Finneas’ father, Patrick O’Connell,
Patrick O’Connell — who grew up at the top of Compo Hill — is a 1975 Staples High School graduate. He was an active member of Staples Players, best known for his role of John in “The Crucible.”
Patrick went on to Juilliard, and a career as an actor. He’s appeared in “Iron Man,” “The West Wing” and “Baskets.”
Congratulations, Billie and Finneas — and their proud dad.
Patrick O’Connell (left), at last night’s Grammy Awards. (Photo courtesy of Linda Smith)
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Clarence Hayes knows that there is no legal way to limit tree-cutting on private property.
But he wants fellow “06880” readers to know where it’s going on.
He sent 2 recent photos.
One is 66 Kings Highway North, where all trees have been clear cut in preparation for a new house.
“A tree with a 16-foot circumference in perfect health could not be spared close to the middle of the property,” Clarence says.
66 Kings Highway North
And here’s the scene at 242 Compo Road South, near Compo Beach:
(Photos/Clarence Hayes)
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Ned Dimes Marina in mid-winter is empty — except for the wildlife that frames it, in today’s “Westport … Naturally” photo.
In a few months, it will be hard to see the boats here, through the greenery. For now though, the scene is serene — and brown.
(Photo/Ned Dimes)
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And finally … here is the Grammy Award-winning Song of the Year (story above). It’s had only 104 million views:
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