Stormy Evening over Wilton Road
Evening rain storms quietly dampened Wilton Road and National Hall this evening as the traffic slowed and the sun went down. WestportLocal.com photo
Fiona’s Disappearing Island Appears at Sunset
The small island off of Westport’s coastline was visible this evening as the Western sun allowed bright pastels to anyone who forded the waterway to get to the small grassy land. WestportLocal.com.
“Only in your State” Features Westport’s Viva Zapata; “Will Take You Straight To Taco Heaven”
One Of The Oldest Mexican Restaurants In Connecticut Will Take You Straight To Taco Heaven
August 12, 2022 by Lisa Sammons
We have plenty of delicious Mexican restaurants in Connecticut, and one of the oldest and most delightful is Viva Zapata in Westport. This delicious eatery is set up in a historic home that looks quite tame from the outside. Inside, however, you’ll find a peppy and colorful spot with unique decor and incredibly tasty food. It’s no wonder that it’s been around for over half a century.
Late Night Bites at Old Mill Grocery
Old Mill Grocery was bustling just before closing time this evening as dinner orders and desserts headed out the door. WestportLocal.com photo
New Neighbor: “Smith”, 114 foot Sailing Yacht, Calls Westport Waters Home for the Evening
The 114 foot long sailing yacht is hard to miss from Compo Beach as it remains anchored off of Westport’s coast for the evening. Built in 1996 by Trident and upfitted in 2019, It was most recently listed for sale in the same year under the name Tenacious for a cool $3.9 million out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The privately-used vessel can host eight guests and six crew members amongst a mix of staterooms and cabins. With Aspen as its home port and no option to charter, the owners and their guests and crew picked a picture perfect evening to enjoy the safety of the Long Island Sound.
Though 34 meters long, Smith is the smallest out of a series of superyachts to visit the community since last summer. The 196 foot motor yacht Dream, the 184 foot sailing yacht Rosehearty, and the 123 foot long motor yacht Temptation all allowed their seafaring guests to dine, shop, and enjoy some terra firma in the 06880. WestportLocal.com photo
Moon Rising over South Beach
The grasses along the Compo Beach peninsula rustled as the waves lapped against the jetty and the moon rose over South Beach. WestportLocal.com photo
Sunset between J and K Docks
Sunset lowers between J and K docks along Compo’s yacht basin. WestportLocal.com photo
Staples Student Spends Summer Exploring the Universe
Press Release
Over 39 intense days this summer, Rebecca Schussheim of Westport, a student at Staples High School, operated a research-grade telescope to take images of a near-earth asteroid, then calculated its orbital path, including the chance it will impact Earth in the future. She gained hands-on experience with vector calculus, physics, astronomy, and programming in Python.
Schussheim participated in the Summer Science Program (SSP), joining some of the world’s most promising science students for academic challenge, collaboration, and personal growth. Since 1959, this unique and highly selective program has offered teenagers their first taste of hands-on, authentic experimental research. Years and even decades later, alumni describe it as “the educational experience of a lifetime.” Most go on to earn advanced degrees and leadership roles in their chosen careers.
Schussheim and her colleagues spent over 300 hours collecting and analyzing data in teams of three, overseen by experienced researchers. They also had the opportunity to hear from and interact with prominent guest speakers.
SSP is operated by an independent non-profit, in cooperation with its host campuses: Indiana University Bloomington, New Mexico Tech, Purdue University, University of Colorado Boulder, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and academic affiliates: Caltech, MIT, and Harvey Mudd College. For complete information, visit SummerScience.org.
Westport Parks and Rec. Celebrates First Outdoor Movie at Compo in Two Years with “Luca” on the Lawn
The Westport Parks & Recreation Department celebrated a full lawn this evening as they showed the movie Luca under the stars. The free outdoor movie is the first since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and will take place again on August 25th, according to their social media accounts. Photo by Westport Parks & Rec.
Breaking Through
Orange beams from the setting sun found a small space in the clouds just big enough to allow their bright light to shower South Beach in their glow as dozens sat down for their evening barbecues. WestportLocal.com photo