Good morning, Westport.

The Board of Education approved a revised calendar, ending the school year on June 18 with Friday, March 20 now a regular day, while Sen. Ceci Maher said she will not run for re-election and the 06880 app now offers an AI widget for browsing 17 years of local content.

Peter Van Heerden began his role as executive director of the Pequot Library on Feb.

26 and plans to expand programming to engage younger families and the community. He aims to host events such as a Shakespeare festival on the library’s Great Lawn.

A Quinnipiac University professor warned that extended war in Iran may disrupt grocery supplies within three weeks — pushing local prices higher.

Westport shoppers should plan ahead as supply chain delays could soon affect local stores.

Spring break flights are cheaper this year for cash-paying travelers from Westport, with fares to Aspen and Vail dropping nearly 12% to 14% while Miami and Orlando remain more expensive; experts advise residents to lock in fares now + keep tracking prices for better deals.

The Westport Library will host a free discussion on PFAS, known as forever chemicals, on Wednesday, Mar.

18 from 7 to 8 p.m. Marine environmentalist Dick Harris will explain the impact on coastal waters + Long Island Sound.

Maple syrup season is underway at River’s Edge Sugar House in Ashford, where 2,500 taps on 100 acres yield sap — despite a late start from a cold winter, owner Bill Proulx warned that a few days of warm weather soon could shorten the season.

The Connecticut DMV warns residents to ignore text messages about unpaid traffic citations and not to reply to alleged notifications.

It advises recipients to delete such messages + report them to the FTC if similar texts are received.

Westport real estate agents face added work when using dual representation—handling both buyers and sellers requires extra guidance for buyers and a heavier listing load, as seen with a new construction on Dogwood Lane with 6 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms listed at $10.65 million.

UConn women’s basketball team will begin its post-season today at Mohegan Sun by facing the winner of the Georgetown-Butler game, following an undefeated regular season capped with a win over St. John’s.

Fans can stream the game on Peacock.

Fairfield Prep won its ninth high school hockey conference championship with a 6-1 win over Notre Dame-West Haven Friday.

Connor Driscoll earned conference player of the year as the top-seeded team secured a first-round bye in the Division I state tournament.

An Afternoon with Best-Selling Children's Author Lauren Tarshis

3 PM — The Westport Library — $10 for children, $5 for chaperones — Celebrate resilience through storytelling with Lauren Tarshis and a fun trivia game.