A two-car crash Post Road East at Cedar Road today sent a Westport woman to the hospital. Witnesses said the Ford Explorer had just exited the Subway sandwich lot when it collided with a BMW driven by a woman who had just left Starbucks heading west and crossed into the eastbound lane. She suffered burns from spilled coffee but declined transport to the hospital. Both cars had to be towed from the scene. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Two drivers escaped serious injury today in a head-on crash on Westport’s Post Road East at Cedar Road. Witnesses said one driver, a Westport woman, was pulling out of the Subway sandwich lot heading east when she collided with a car driven by a woman who had just left Starbucks heading west and crossed into the eastbound lane. The Starbucks customer suffered burns from spilled hot coffee but declined transport to the hospital. The other woman had slight injuries and opted to go to the hospital to be checked out. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

A Westport woman escaped injury today when she lost control of her Lexus and smashed into the front of the Boat Locker, 1543 Post Road East, shattering the store’s front window and brick storefront. No other passengers were in the vehicle. According to witnesses, the driver said that she was planning to shop at the next door Top Drawer apparel shop when the parking accident occurred. Assistant Fire Chief Michael Kronick said there did not appear to be structural damage to the building. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Nick Mathias, 7, of Westport shows off his prize winning entry in the Westport Sunrise Club’s duck decorating contest held at its Great Duck Race today. The Mini Maker Faire Duck, which is remotely controlled, thanks sponsors of the Mini Maker Faire held in April at the Westport Public Library. Nick’s father Mark was a principal in launching the event.  (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

Nick Mathias, 7, of Westport, is pleased with his winning trophy after taking first place in the duck decorating contest at the Westport Sunrise Rotary Club’s Great Duck Race. With him is his Dad, Mark, who organized the Mini Maker Faire held at the Westport Public Library in April. The winning remote control duck thanked sponsors of the event.  (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Larry Untermeyer for WestportNow.com

Scenes from today’s fourth annual Great Duck Race on the Saugatuck River in Westport sponsored by Westport Sunrise Rotary. Larry Untermeyer for WestportNow.com

The winner of the Great Duck Race today on the Saugatuck River is held aloft by a member of the Westport Sunrise Roatary Club, sponsor of the event.  (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Larry Untermeyer for WestportNow.com

Rubber ducks are dumped into the Saugatuck River today at Parker Harding Plaza by a machine donated by Westport construction firm A. J. Penna in preparation for today’s Great Duck Race sponsored by the Westport Sunrise Rotary Club. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Larry Untermeyer for WestportNow.com

A large crowd attended today’s fourth annual duck race on the Saugatuck River sponsored by Westport Sunrise Rotary. It took place under sunny skies with temperatures around 90. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com