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“06880” Turns 7. Let’s Celebrate!
This week, “06880” turns 7 years old. My, how our little blog has grown! 365 days a year — often multiple times a day — “06880” (aka “yours truly”) posts stories. They appear on your phone, on your...
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“06880” Asks: Where’s Your Summer Place?
Day in and day out, “06880” posts photos of iconic Westport scenes. The beach, Longshore, the Duck, Saugatuck Sweets — these are places Westporters love. I know, because I hear from many readers. And...
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Where Westport Meets The World: The Photos
Last week — in a nod to “06880”‘s tagline, “Where Westport meets the world” — I asked readers who do not live here to send photos of your favorite summer place. A third of all “06880” readers live...
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Introducing “06880+”: One More Community Resource
“06880” is all about stories. There are stories of Westporters doing amazing things. Stories of Westport’s past history, present challenges and future trends. Stories of Westport drivers and parking...
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Mersene’s “06880” Merchandise
If I were smart, I’d sell “06880”-themed stuff on “06880.” But I’m not. So whenever anyone asks where they can buy something that screams “Westport,” I send ’em to the Westport Historical Society...
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“06880” Turns 9. Hmmm, What Kind Of Gift….
Good morning! Today is no different from any other. Here in Westport you’ll crawl behind a school bus. Your dog will take you for a walk. You’ll click on “06880” to see — well, you never know what...
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Happy Birthday To Us —“06880” Turns 10!
When I launched “06880” 10 years ago this week, I had 2 fears: No one would read it, and I’d very quickly run out of stories. A decade later, the news is good. I now have 10,000 daily readers. I have...
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Happy “06880” Anniversary: The Sequel
Timing is everything. Last week, I posted my annual “Happy Anniversary to me” story (and request for donations — “06880” has become my pretty-much-full time job, and it’s completely reader-supported)....
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This Is My 10,000th Post On “06880”
It’s not a very good one, is it? (Photo by Katherine Hooper)
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Happy Birthday To Us —“06880” Turns 11!
Eleven years ago this week, Barack Obama was just beginning his presidency. Harvey Weinstein was sitting happily atop the Hollywood world. And I unleashed “06880” on the world. A lot has happened...
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Happy Birthday! “06880” Turns 12!
364 days a year, “06880” chugs along quietly. A few times each day, I post something: a 5 a.m. feature story. Breaking news. A roundup of upcoming events, new business openings, whatever. An Unsung...
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Roundup: COVID Tests, Scott Bryce & Jodi Stevens, Animals …
============================================== A hearty “06880” thank you to all who donated to this year’s “pledge drive.” Your support of our online community — and of me, personally — is greatly...
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Ask Me Another!
The Question Box — “06880”‘s newest feature — is a hit. Where does the name Compo come from? Who tags Canada geese? When did Carvel open? These are all legit questions. I — and our online community of...
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Thanks To All Who Donated To “06880”
A hearty “06880” thank you to all who donated to this year’s “pledge drive.” Your support of our online community is greatly appreciated. I hate to ask for funds. But the NPR/PBS model is the only way...
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Roundup: Sustainable Westport, Mothers Day Pig …
Earlier today, “06880” featured musician/Westporter Sophie B. Hawkins’ experience with food scrap recycling. (Spoiler alert: She’s passionate about it.) That’s one Sustainable Westport initiative....
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Roundup: The Saugatuck, Hook’d, Burying Hill …
Some of the most affordable housing in Westport is hidden in plain sight. Two 2-bedroom units at The Saugatuck — formerly Saugatuck Elementary School on Bridge Street — will go on the market soon. The...
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An “06880” Thank You
Yesterday’s “06880” was devoted to gratitude from our readers. You gave thanks for family, friends, health, the beauty and community of Westport, and the opportunity to live in the United States of...
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Thanks To All Who Donated To “06880”!
A hearty “06880” thank you to all who donated to this year’s “pledge drive.” Your support of our online community is greatly appreciated. I hate to ask for funds. But the NPR/PBS model is the only way...
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No More Trolls: 10 Years Later
Ten years ago, “06880” made a big change. After 4 years of a very free-wheeling “Comments” section, I pulled the plug on anonymous posts. It was a while coming. A place where readers could share...
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Roundup: Reader Survey, Baron’s South, Millennial Workplaces …
How do you get “06880”? Phone? Laptop? Desktop? Tablet? To make this site as user-friendly as possible, we’d like to know how you access us. And which browser you use. And just for kicks, your age....
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“06880” Mobile Users, Rejoice: New App Is Here!
If you’re reading this story on a smartphone, you know our “06880” interface sucks. The font size is too small. You have to tap on the headline to get to a readable version (a trick some users don’t...
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Roundup: “06880” Comments, La Plage …
Good news! Our “please be civil” Comments policy has been followed decently (though not perfectly) so far. Moving forward, the maximum number of comments allowed for each reader on a thread will be...
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“06880” Turns 15. Let’s Celebrate!
If “06880” were a girl, this would be our quinceañera. We’re not, of course. We’re Westport’s hyper-local blog. But today we’re 15 years old. And though a blog is not a human being*, this one is as...
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Thanks To All Who Donated To “06880”
A hearty “06880” thank you to all who donated to this year’s “pledge drive.” Your support of our online community is greatly appreciated. I hate to ask for funds. But the NPR/PBS model is the only way...
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