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Westport Cultural Council seeks members

The Westport Cultural Council invites volunteers to apply to this small but active group that supports artists, musicians, dancers, theater groups, historians, educators, naturalists and others seeking funding for cultural events and programs

Westport — Bluebird box training hike offered

WESTPORT — Staff from Mass Audubon’s Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary will lead a bluebird nesting box information and training session on Sunday, Feb. 25, from 1 to 3:00 p.m.

Valcourt in, now out, of Westport selectmen race

Not one race in April elections is now contested

WESTPORT — Former Selectman Brian Valcourt, who entered his name in the Westport Board of Selectmen race at the last minute last Thursday, is back out of the running.

Residents rallying to try to save middle school sports

Budget commission cuts funding; community meetings scheduled

The East Providence School Department will not be funding middle school athletics this fall and it’s still unknown whether there will be cuts to spring sports slated to begin in a few weeks

Ethics commission opinion leaves questions about towing issue

Assistant city solicitor says Thomas Rose Jr. isn’t violating city charter

The Rhode Island Ethics Commission isn’t condoning Assistant Mayor Thomas Rose Jr.’s position as a driver for his father’s tow truck company but they aren’t condemning it either.

Portsmouth teachers given notice

PORTSMOUTH - Twenty-nine teachers in the Portsmouth School District have been given notices of non-renewal or termination. State law requires that any teacher whose contract may not be renewed be notified by March 1.

Barrington resident resigns from BCWA board

Lloyd Matsumoto tells council he does not want to be reappointed

Another Barrington representative on the Bristol County Water Authority board of directors has stepped down. Lloyd Matsumoto recently informed the Barrington Town Council that he was not seeking reappointment to his post on the board.

Food news from around our area

Beer/cheese pairing, "Surf & Turf" fund-raiser among highlights

A simple recipe for fish, in time for Lent

John Dory fillets resemble sole, but sturdier

Do more for your metabolism

Don't overload your body with processed foods

Keep the kids busy over the break

Plenty of fun activities to keep your children occupied during school vacation week

Make a leisurely winter weekend breakfast

A french toast and bacon breakfast

Town’s top Democrat denied membership to Barrington Democratic Club

Two female councilors apply for membership, only one accepted

Barrington’s highest-ranking elected Democrat, Town Council President June Speakman, is not entirely sure why she was denied membership to the Barrington Democratic Club.

Westport River report expected to target nitrogen damage

A report that is expected to focus on nitrogen overloading in the Westport River and its tributaries is due to be released shortly.

Valcourt mounts Westport Selectmen challenge

WESTPORT — An otherwise lackluster upcoming Westport election became more interesting late Wednesday when Brian Valcourt threw his hat into the race for Board of Selectmen.

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Fresh tarragon makes this chicken dish sing