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Cute, sly, and sleek, the river otter has been returning in numbers on Long Island, and on Wednesday a naturalist and writer hereabouts, Mike Bottini, will talk about the comeback and related conservation efforts, accompanied by a short documentary on the subject.

A new effort by the Neo-Political Cowgirls, in partnership with the New Hour for Women and Children, is seeking creative-minded women to help women who are incarcerated.

Thought the warmer weather was here to stay? Not so fast — the National Weather Service on Sunday issued a warning of a possible freeze overnight Sunday into Monday morning.

The Church in Sag Harbor has organized an art auction to benefit Ukraine, with works on view and bidding through April 30.

Lots of sunshine is in the forecast for the weekend, making it a great time to take a hike.

Be on the lookout for detours — Montauk Highway in Wainscott will be closed in both directions between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. this week as construction along the South Fork Wind farm's onshore cable route progresses.

Online and in person, two events in Montauk this week should be of interest to commercial fishermen and environmental advocates.

Having used two of its three inclement-weather days so far this year, the East Hampton School District announced this week that school will be in session for students and staff on Friday, May 27, and Tuesday, May 31.

Local churches will hold services for Holy Week over the next several days.

Have you upgraded your cellphone recently? If the answer is yes, Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. wants your old one.

As part of an ongoing celebration of its 100th anniversary, the Amagansett Village Improvement Society is sponsoring its first photography contest, "Capture Amagansett." All have been invited to participate and to "share the many wonders of Amagansett through the eyes of our community," said Shari Thompson of the society.

Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming has nominated Denise Smith-Meacham of Southampton for the county's 2022 Woman of Distinction Award, now in its 20th year.