Fetch!

Families and their dogs took advantage of the clear skies and low tide for a quick game of fetch as the sun over Compo this afternoon.

Westport Dog Festival Promotes the Adoption of Local Pups

A boy reaches towards the nose of an adoptable dog this afternoon at the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce’s Dog Festival. The festival included dog shows, local vendors, and community organizations that help connect families to pets up for adoption. Postponed from last week due to rain, thousands of families and their dogs attended the festival, which celebrates its fifth anniversary. WestportLocal.com photo

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Kicked Off This Morning

Thousands gathered today at the Sherwood Island State Park to make strides against breast cancer. The event was canceled last year due to pandemic lockdowns, but returned in-force this year. The six mile walk started at 10 this morning; an estimated $225,000 were raised of the $300,000 goal.

Photo and Words by Preston Siroka for WestportLocal.com.

Staples Freshmen Girls Soccer Surfs the Blue Wave after Winning over Darien 3-2

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The Staples High School Girls’ Soccer Team battled Darien this morning on Wakeman’s turf field - with a close game coming to an end with a final winning score of 3-2 for the freshman team and their coach, Jack Tubbs.

Goals were scored by Chloe Barnes (#46), Kaela Cohen (#42) , and Ella Zhu (#40). The back line, featuring Lucy Barney (#3), Julianna Martire (#20), Stella St. Andre (#14 ), and Lucy Fisher (#18) held strong through the second half while Katie Fitzgerald (#32) lead the attack in midfield.

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