Good morning, Westport.

Westport alum Sarah Bennett leads the Harlem Stories program where 6th-8th graders interview locals and create plays from West Harlem narratives.

Their upcoming April 16 show — a project that teaches public speaking and creative writing — seeks local support for teaching artists, costumes, and lights.

In Connecticut, home heating oil costs average $3.73 per gallon today, up from $3.35 last year, driven by global supply disruptions from the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Consumers adopting budget plans and state energy assistance options may help them manage rising costs (as current low temperatures increase early usage).

Former Westport Police Chief Alfred R.

Fiore died Saturday, according to the department's statement. Fiore began his career in 1978, serving as detective, sergeant, deputy chief and chief before retiring in 2011, and memorial service details are pending (his decades of leadership made a lasting impact).

GametimeCT released its predictions for the CIAC playoff semifinals in the 2025 football season + senior sports producer Pete Paguaga shared his high school football picks with local fans.

The CIAC Class LL football semifinals are set for Dec.

8. Norwich Free Academy faces Southington at Fontana Field in Southington at 5 p.m. - Greenwich meets Fairfield Prep at Conway Field at Fairfield University at 6 p.m.

44th Annual Production of The Nutcracker

1-3 p.m. — Staples High School — $35 — Experience the joy of a timeless holiday ballet featuring talented Academy students and professional dancers.

The Nutcracker: Annual Production

2-4 p.m. — Staples High School — $35 — Experience a holiday classic performed by talented Academy students and professionals.