Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of March.
Good morning, Westport.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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