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Celebrating sculpture at River Reserve

By   /  May 10, 2013  /  Things to Do  /  No Comments

Youngsters enjoy a trail at Slocum's River Reserve.

Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust and The Trustees of Reservations will host a closing celebration for  “The River Project: Sculpture at Slocum’s River Reserve” outdoor sculpture exhibit.  The free public event will take place on Saturday, May 18, from 4 to 9 p.m.  This celebration will feature a guided walk with the artists, entertainment by the [...]

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Marilyn M. Cobb, 82, Westport

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Waitress, member of Westport United Congregational Church Marilyn M. (Moura) Cobb, 82, of Westport died Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at Brandon Woods of New Bedford.  She was wife of Sherman F. Cobb, Jr. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Antone P. and Nellie (DeAndrade) Moura, she was a lifelong resident of Westport. Prior to [...]

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Clinic changes named to Truesdale Health

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Truesdale Clinic in Fall River has changed its name to Truesdale Health although ownership will remain the same. “We changed our name for three key reasons,” said Marvin D. Berman, M.D., president of the group. “The new name better defines our medical mission; it refreshes the Truesdale brand in part to celebrate our upcoming 100th [...]

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Letter: To, all, especially you with the pickup truck, thanks for cleanup help

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To the editor: The Sogkonate and Little Compton Garden Clubs wish to thank all who contributed their support, time and energy to the Little Compton litter collection and beautification to honor Earth Day 2013. The groups of young people who helped this year were: Brownie Troop #237; Daisy/Brownie Troop #1015, Cub Scout Pack #10, Boy [...]

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Elgar, Boudreau are Laubi 5K winners

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Winner Christopher Elgar (red shirt) is among the early leaders as the racers set out on the Laubi 5K.

Bright sunshine and a lively east wind greeted runners in Sunday’s Devin Laubi Foundation 5K run and walk at Bristol Community College. Christopher Elgar of Attleboro won the men’s division in a time of 17:44; Madalena Boudreau of Fall River was the women’s winner in 21:55, while Connor Toth of Westport was tops among under [...]

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Gladys J. Fortier, 89, Westport

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Gladys June Fortier

Buyer for Kmart, devoted to raising her family Gladys June (Dean) Fortier, 89, of Westport, formerly residing in Common Fence Point in Portsmouth for over 50 years, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. She was the wife of the late Alfred G. Fortier. June was born in [...]

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Tiverton tennis tops Cranston

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Tiverton defeated Cranston East in a home match 5-2. With this win, Tiverton moves to 6-3 on the season within the division and 6-5 overall. Tiverton’s next match was to be a non-league match at Westport. The following are the scores as they went: Singles: 1. Rob Walsh (Tiv) def. Tom Mulholland (CE) 6-2, 7-6 (7-1) [...]

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David W. Simonin Sr., 53, Westport

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Worked at Home Depot, enjoyed motorcycles, cars David W. Simonin Sr., 53, of Westport, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 6, 2013, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, son of the late Joseph N. and Helen (Saucier) Simonin, he was a lifelong resident of Westport. Survivors include his son, David W. Simonin Jr. [...]

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Photo contest focuses on river, natural world

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The Westport River Watershed Alliance is sponsoring a photo contest and is seeking photographers who love the river and the natural world. All entries will be judged and on display at WRWA’s River Day Festival on Saturday, June 22, at the Head of Westport Landing. Prizes will be awarded for the following categories: Adult, and [...]

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Daryle W. Borrows, 53, Westport

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Worship Leader at his church, enjoyed music, outdoors Daryle W. Borrows, 53, of Westport, passed away at home with his family by his side on Monday, May 6, 2013. He was the loving husband of Suzanne M. (Dupuis) Borrows. Son of the late Rev. William A. and Lillian A.E. (Stanley) Borrows he was born in [...]

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