Westport
Daily News
Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The online art gallery is featuring local artists with works inspired by Compo Beach, Longshore, the Levitt Pavilion, Staples High School, and a local lending library this week. Community members are invited to submit a JPG that shows the medium they used for next week's exhibition. 06880
- ➤ Wyclef Jean spoke at Startup Westport’s daytime event at Saugatuck’s Content Studio before headlining a lively show at Westport Library last night; his talk covered his musical journey and upcoming projects while Music Will received a generous donation. VersoFest continues today with additional panels and workshops. 06880
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, dairy farmers testified to urge lawmakers to pass a $20 million tax credit bill to offset low milk prices + high costs that threaten farm closures and local jobs. Lawmakers must finalize the plan by April 1 to help sustain Connecticut’s dairy industry. The Hour
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UConn athletic director David Benedict said assistant coach Luke Murray will stay with the Huskies through their Elite Eight game on Sunday + he has accepted a role as Boston College head coach. Murray will scout No. 1 Duke at Capital One Arena. The Hour
- ➤ After UConn’s 63-42 Sweet 16 win over North Carolina in Fort Worth, star Azzi Fudd said the early media sessions and delayed shootarounds created a less than ideal schedule — challenges that may have affected team focus ahead of their Elite Eight matchup. The Hour
- ➤ CBS Sports reporter Jon Rothstein praised UConn’s victory over Michigan State in the NCAA Tournament, highlighting Alex Karaban’s clutch 30-foot shot that secured the 67-63 win. The win boosted UConn’s championship credentials during March Madness. The Hour
- ➤ UConn men will face Duke today at 5:05 p.m. at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. The Elite Eight game will decide which team moves to the Final Four and viewers can watch on CBS. The Hour
- ➤ UConn women face Notre Dame today in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth— the Huskies aim to extend their 54-game win streak while the Fighting Irish seek a spot in the Final Four for the first time since 2019. The Hour
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6th Annual Fashionably Westport
7-10 p.m. — The Westport Library — Tickets benefit Homes with Hope — Experience a fabulous runway show featuring local styles and celebrities.
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