The Week in Photos
August 14, 2018 8:00 PM
Hasan Fleming
Hasan Fleming
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Riverside Drive resident Sara Jaeger has made it her mission to collect trash, including discarded fishing line, during her daily walk along the shoreline. Fairfield,CT. 8/15/18
Riverside Drive resident Sara Jaeger has made it her mission to collect trash, including discarded fishing line, during her daily walk along the shoreline. Fairfield,CT. 8/15/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
Each morning, Riverside Drive resident Sara Jaeger's four-mile walk includes collecting trash on the beach,at the marina and in the Ash Creek open space. Fairfield,CT. 8/15/18
Each morning, Riverside Drive resident Sara Jaeger's four-mile walk includes collecting trash on the beach,at the marina and in the Ash Creek open space. Fairfield,CT. 8/15/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
Some early morning grooming at Jennings Beach
Some early morning grooming at Jennings Beach
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
Kevin Kelly
Kevin Kelly
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Jeffrey Kolich
Jeffrey Kolich
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Daniel Kolich
Daniel Kolich
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Anthony Kolich
Anthony Kolich
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Mario Alves
Mario Alves
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Kevin Kelly
Kevin Kelly
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Fairfield Ludlowe High School junior Allison Roll got hands-on experience this summer at a special bioengineering program at Wheaton College.
Fairfield Ludlowe High School junior Allison Roll got hands-on experience this summer at a special bioengineering program at Wheaton College.
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A declaration of love among the trees.
A declaration of love among the trees.
Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Hearst Connecticut Media
Allison Roll, who will be a junior at Fairfield Ludlowe High School, took part this summer in two-week program focused on bioengineering.
Allison Roll, who will be a junior at Fairfield Ludlowe High School, took part this summer in two-week program focused on bioengineering.
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This image released by Disney shows Ewan McGregor in a scene from “Christopher Robin.”
This image released by Disney shows Ewan McGregor in a scene from “Christopher Robin.”
Photo: Laurie Sparham / Associated Press
Lambert -- Schaitkin
Lambert -- Schaitkin
Photo: Caroline Jurgensen Photography
Lake Mohegan combines open space for hiking and fishing with a recreational beach for swimming.
Lake Mohegan combines open space for hiking and fishing with a recreational beach for swimming.
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Easy hikes bring visitors to some tranquil vistas at Lake Mohegan. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Easy hikes bring visitors to some tranquil vistas at Lake Mohegan. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Hearst Connecticut Media
Pack a picnic for your visit to Lake Mohegan. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Pack a picnic for your visit to Lake Mohegan. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Hearst Connecticut Media
A favorite spot for dogs to take a dip in the lake. Swimming is off limits for humans, except at the town beach. Fairfield, CT. 8/8/18
A favorite spot for dogs to take a dip in the lake. Swimming is off limits for humans, except at the town beach. Fairfield, CT. 8/8/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Hearst Connecticut Media
Well-worn trails lead hikers and dogs alike to the Cascades at Lake Mohegan. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Well-worn trails lead hikers and dogs alike to the Cascades at Lake Mohegan. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Hearst Connecticut Media
At the other end of the lake from the Cascades is the town beach, which includes a splash pad, playground, sandy beach and a snack bar. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
At the other end of the lake from the Cascades is the town beach, which includes a splash pad, playground, sandy beach and a snack bar. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Hearst Connecticut Media
Propeller guards were installed on two motorboats at Camp Sequassen in New Hartford by Fairfield’s BSA Troop 82 Scoutmaster Bryan LeClerc, Assistant Scoutmaster Richard Jacobs, and camp ranger Dave Boyajian.
Propeller guards were installed on two motorboats at Camp Sequassen in New Hartford by Fairfield’s BSA Troop 82 Scoutmaster Bryan LeClerc, Assistant Scoutmaster Richard Jacobs, and camp ranger Dave Boyajian.
Photo: Contributed Photo
Police activity in Fairfield caused delays on Metro-North Friday morning.
Police activity in Fairfield caused delays on Metro-North Friday morning.
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Police activity in Fairfield caused delays on Metro-North Friday morning.
Police activity in Fairfield caused delays on Metro-North Friday morning.
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Thomas Lawlor at the Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., in the wing dedicated to the Wright Brothers.
Thomas Lawlor at the Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., in the wing dedicated to the Wright Brothers.
Photo: Thomas Lawlor / Contributed Photo
Community and Economic Development Mark Barnhart, left, and Candlewood Market owner Tony Inzero show off a big check that represents a microgrant the business received from the town.
Community and Economic Development Mark Barnhart, left, and Candlewood Market owner Tony Inzero show off a big check that represents a microgrant the business received from the town.
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When school starts on Aug.30, students at Holland Hill will be greeted with a school under construction. The project calls for an addition and renovations to the elementary school. Fairfield,CT. 8/9/18
When school starts on Aug.30, students at Holland Hill will be greeted with a school under construction. The project calls for an addition and renovations to the elementary school. Fairfield,CT. 8/9/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Hearst Connecticut Media
Students at Sherman School will welcome a new principal.
Students at Sherman School will welcome a new principal.
Photo: File Photo
School buses will be hitting the road at the end of the month when the new school year starts. FairfieldCT. 8/9/18
School buses will be hitting the road at the end of the month when the new school year starts. FairfieldCT. 8/9/18
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Work has begun on a state project to improve pedestrian access on Kings Highway East, from Chambers Street to Villa Avenue. Fairfield,CT. 8/9/18
Work has begun on a state project to improve pedestrian access on Kings Highway East, from Chambers Street to Villa Avenue. Fairfield,CT. 8/9/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Hearst Connecticut Media
Campers were hard at work at the “History by Hand” camp at the Fairfield Museum and History Center.
Campers were hard at work at the “History by Hand” camp at the Fairfield Museum and History Center.
Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Hearst Connecticut Media
Left, campers using a pattern to cut out pieces that will eventually become a stuffed whale. Below, campers learn to work with different textiles
Left, campers using a pattern to cut out pieces that will eventually become a stuffed whale. Below, campers learn to work with different textiles
Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Hearst Connecticut Media
Campers used modern sewing machines, but there was an old Singer model on display.
Campers used modern sewing machines, but there was an old Singer model on display.
Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Hearst Connecticut Media
Left, campers using a pattern to cut out pieces that will eventually become a stuffed whale.
Left, campers using a pattern to cut out pieces that will eventually become a stuffed whale.
Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Hearst Connecticut Media
Campers learned to work with different textiles at the "History by Hand" camp. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Campers learned to work with different textiles at the "History by Hand" camp. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Hearst Connecticut Media
Police seized drugs, guns and cash after a month-long investigation into drug sales in Fairfield and Bridgeport. Fairfield, CT. 8/10/18
Police seized drugs, guns and cash after a month-long investigation into drug sales in Fairfield and Bridgeport. Fairfield, CT. 8/10/18
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Gregory White
Gregory White
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Registered Republicans and Democrats will go to the polls Tuesday to select their candidates for governor and lieutenant governor. Fairfield,CT 8/7/18
Registered Republicans and Democrats will go to the polls Tuesday to select their candidates for governor and lieutenant governor. Fairfield,CT 8/7/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Hearst Connecticut Media
Students at Sherman School will welcome a new principal when they return for the new school year at the end of this month. Fairfield,CT 8/9/18
Students at Sherman School will welcome a new principal when they return for the new school year at the end of this month. Fairfield,CT 8/9/18
Photo: File Photo
School buses will be hitting the road at the end of the month when the new school year starts. FairfieldCT. 8/9/18
School buses will be hitting the road at the end of the month when the new school year starts. FairfieldCT. 8/9/18
Photo: File Photo
Gregory White
Gregory White
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Police seized drugs, guns and cash after a month-long investigation into drug sales in Fairfield and Bridgeport. Fairfield, CT. 8/10/18
Police seized drugs, guns and cash after a month-long investigation into drug sales in Fairfield and Bridgeport. Fairfield, CT. 8/10/18
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When school starts on Aug.30, students at Holland Hill will be greeted with a school under construction. The project calls for an addition and renovations to the elementary school. Fairfield,CT. 8/9/18
When school starts on Aug.30, students at Holland Hill will be greeted with a school under construction. The project calls for an addition and renovations to the elementary school. Fairfield,CT. 8/9/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
Work has begun on a state project to improve pedestrian access on Kings Highway East, from Chambers Street to Villa Avenue. Fairfield,CT. 8/9/18
Work has begun on a state project to improve pedestrian access on Kings Highway East, from Chambers Street to Villa Avenue. Fairfield,CT. 8/9/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
A favorite spot for dogs to take a dip in the lake. Swimming is off limits for humans, except at the town beach. Fairfield, CT. 8/8/18
A favorite spot for dogs to take a dip in the lake. Swimming is off limits for humans, except at the town beach. Fairfield, CT. 8/8/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
Pack a picnic for your visit to Lake Mohegan. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Pack a picnic for your visit to Lake Mohegan. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
Well-worn trails lead hikers and dogs alike to the Cascades at Lake Mohegan. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Well-worn trails lead hikers and dogs alike to the Cascades at Lake Mohegan. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
Easy hikes bring visitors to some tranquil vistas at Lake Mohegan. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Easy hikes bring visitors to some tranquil vistas at Lake Mohegan. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
At the other end of the lake from the Cascades is the town beach, which includes a splash pad, playground, sandy beach and a snack bar. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
At the other end of the lake from the Cascades is the town beach, which includes a splash pad, playground, sandy beach and a snack bar. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
A declaration of love among the trees
A declaration of love among the trees
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
Community and Economic Development Mark Barnhart, left, and Candlewood Market owner Tony Inzero, show off a big check that represents a microgrant the business received from the town. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Community and Economic Development Mark Barnhart, left, and Candlewood Market owner Tony Inzero, show off a big check that represents a microgrant the business received from the town. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Photo: Contributed, Contributed Photo
Using a pattern to cut out pieces that will eventually become a stuffed whale. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Using a pattern to cut out pieces that will eventually become a stuffed whale. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
Campers were hard at work at the "HIstory by Hand" camp at the Fairfield Museum and History Center. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Campers were hard at work at the "HIstory by Hand" camp at the Fairfield Museum and History Center. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
Campers learned to work with different textiles at the "History by Hand" camp. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Campers learned to work with different textiles at the "History by Hand" camp. Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
Before they could begin sewing, campers had to iron out the wrinkles in their fabrics. Fairfield, CT. 8/8/18
Before they could begin sewing, campers had to iron out the wrinkles in their fabrics. Fairfield, CT. 8/8/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
Campers at "History by Hand" used modern sewing machines, but there was an old Singer model on display Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Campers at "History by Hand" used modern sewing machines, but there was an old Singer model on display Fairfield,CT. 8/8/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
The cottage or summer house is set in a bluff and offers an additional venue, beyond the terraced patios, to enjoy views of Southport Harbor and Long Island Sound.
The cottage or summer house is set in a bluff and offers an additional venue, beyond the terraced patios, to enjoy views of Southport Harbor and Long Island Sound.
Photo: Daniele Piovezahn
This property features a private dock.
This property features a private dock.
Photo: Daniele Piovezahn
This house has nine rooms and 4,449 square feet of living space on the waterfront in Southport.
This house has nine rooms and 4,449 square feet of living space on the waterfront in Southport.
The master bedroom suite features a tall, vaulted ceiling, a walk-in closet, French doors to a private balcony from which to enjoy magical sunrises, and a marble master bath.
The master bedroom suite features a tall, vaulted ceiling, a walk-in closet, French doors to a private balcony from which to enjoy magical sunrises, and a marble master bath.
Photo: Daniele Piovezahn
The marble master bath has a jetted tub and large shower.
The marble master bath has a jetted tub and large shower.
Photo: Daniele Piovezahn
This 0.77-acre level and sloping property contains a cottage or summer house, and a private dock.
This 0.77-acre level and sloping property contains a cottage or summer house, and a private dock.
Photo: Daniele Piovezahn
This 0.77-acre level and sloping property contains a cottage or summer house, and a private dock.
This 0.77-acre level and sloping property contains a cottage or summer house, and a private dock.
Photo: Daniele Piovezahn
The Nantucket-style Cape Cod house at 411 Harbor Road is adorned with decorative millwork and molding inside and out, and its backyard includes gardens, terraces, and views of Southport Harbor.
The Nantucket-style Cape Cod house at 411 Harbor Road is adorned with decorative millwork and molding inside and out, and its backyard includes gardens, terraces, and views of Southport Harbor.
Photo: Daniele Piovezahn
Despite its proximity to Southport Harbor, this house requires no flood insurance, according to the listing agent, because it is atop a hill.
Despite its proximity to Southport Harbor, this house requires no flood insurance, according to the listing agent, because it is atop a hill.
The sizable formal living room has a fireplace, built-in shelving and cabinets, nearly floor-to-ceiling windows, and French doors to a large sun room.
The sizable formal living room has a fireplace, built-in shelving and cabinets, nearly floor-to-ceiling windows, and French doors to a large sun room.
Photo: Daniele Piovezahn
The spacious great room contains the family room, gourmet kitchen and eat-in area. The family room has a fireplace and French doors to the terraces.
The spacious great room contains the family room, gourmet kitchen and eat-in area. The family room has a fireplace and French doors to the terraces.
Photo: Daniele Piovezahn
In the sun room there are two walls of windows topped with transoms, a tile floor, and several doors to the expansive terraced slate patios and stone sitting walls.
In the sun room there are two walls of windows topped with transoms, a tile floor, and several doors to the expansive terraced slate patios and stone sitting walls.
Photo: Daniele Piovezahn
Features in the kitchen include a center island, granite counters, wine refrigerator, a china pantry, and a hand-painted ceramic tile floral motif above the six-burner Viking Professional range.
Features in the kitchen include a center island, granite counters, wine refrigerator, a china pantry, and a hand-painted ceramic tile floral motif above the six-burner Viking Professional range.
Photo: Daniele Piovezahn
Registered Republicans and Democrats will go to the polls Tuesday to select their candidates for governor and lieutenant governor. Fairfield,CT 8/7/18
Registered Republicans and Democrats will go to the polls Tuesday to select their candidates for governor and lieutenant governor. Fairfield,CT 8/7/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media