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Cockenoe Island Lagoon was busy again today as boats from local marinas, as well as marinas on Long Island, rafted up and enjoyed the hot summer day off of Westport.

Cockenoe Island Lagoon was busy again today as boats from local marinas, as well as marinas on Long Island, rafted up and enjoyed the hot summer day off of Westport.

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Heavy Traffic Over the Bridge, Free Flowing Underneath; No Accidents or Construction to Blame

Traffic over the Cribari Bridge was at a standstill getting into Saugatuck this evening, while traffic underneath was easy flowing. The Connecticut DoT had no indications of any roadwork or southbound motor vehicle accidents this evening, although traffic jams could be felt all the way through Greenwich this evening. Becoming a usual evening occurrence, traffic heading south brings local roads to a standstill many evenings as some avoid the highway altogether, crowding the less-traveled streets and clogging the few river crossings available.

Traffic over the Cribari Bridge was at a standstill getting into Saugatuck this evening, while traffic underneath was easy flowing. The Connecticut DoT had no indications of any roadwork or southbound motor vehicle accidents this evening, although traffic jams could be felt all the way through Greenwich this evening. Becoming a usual evening occurrence, traffic heading south brings local roads to a standstill many evenings as some avoid the highway altogether, crowding the less-traveled streets and clogging the few river crossings available.

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Mindful Moment: The Sounds of Gulls Surround Cockenoe Island Lagoon

Take a moment to breathe during this week’s Mindful Moment: the sights and sounds of gulls on a crowded Sunday afternoon in the Cockenoe Island Lagoon.

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Summer Services Return to Compo Beach after 18 Months

After nearly two years, the Compo Beach summer services returned this morning as members of different local church parishes enjoy the morning air along the coastline. Each week is hosted by one of six churches in Westport or Weston, with sound equipment being donated by Saugatuck Congregational Church. The services are open to all, and are held each Sunday morning at 8:30 at the Compo Beach cannons. Beach chairs and flip flops not provided. Photo by Mark Mathias for The Westport Local Press.

After nearly two years, the Compo Beach summer services returned this morning as members of different local church parishes enjoy the morning air along the coastline. Each week is hosted by one of six churches in Westport or Weston, with sound equipment being donated by Saugatuck Congregational Church. The services are open to all, and are held each Sunday morning at 8:30 at the Compo Beach cannons. Beach chairs and flip flops not provided. Photo by Mark Mathias for The Westport Local Press.

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