Sakonnet Bridge Main Road on-ramp to open May 29
TIVERTON — The on-ramp from Main Road westbound onto the Sakonnet River Bridge is expected to open Wednesday morning, May 29, after striping of the roadway the night before is completed, Rose Amoros, spokeswoman for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) spokesman said Thursday afternoon. Bad weather has delayed the project for nearly a [...]
Read More →Josua Danis of Westport
Joshua Danis passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Westport, Joshua worked for Amtrak as a machine operator for 20 years. He leaves behind his sons, Brandon and James Danis II; his parents, James and Denise; his sister, Wendy and her husband Jim Rayne; and nephews, Connor and Griffin [...]
Read More →Letter: With community support, Westport schools received reasonable budget
Message from the superintendent on Westport Community Schools website … Dear parents, guardians, and community members: I remember four years ago, coming to you to ask for additional funding for our programs so we would not have to cut staff. Then for the last two budget seasons, we did just that on the heels of [...]
Read More →Santos named Westport special education director
The Westport Community Schools has announced the appointment of Elaine Santos as the schools’ new special education director effective August 15. Mrs. Santos is replacing Ann Harkin who is retiring after serving for four years in our district. “We wish Ms. Harkin well on her retirement. She has made many valuable contributions to our district [...]
Read More →Jillian Way fire cause still a mystery
Firefighters: Outside fires can destroy a new house fast The cause of the fire that destroyed most of a house at 89 Jillian Way on May 7 is a mystery to investigators and may stay that way. State Police investigators have eliminated ‘accidental’ causes, Deputy Fire Chief Allen Manley said Thursday, and there is no [...]
Read More →Youthful Wildcats continue to suffer softball growing pains
Westport falls to 2-18 with loss to Pembroke By Steve Rogers WESTPORT — It’s been a learning season for the Westport High School softball team and Monday was no different. The Wildcats, with a roster of 14, half of the girls whom are freshmen, fell to Pembroke 17-4 in six innings in a [...]
Read More →Young filmmakers to seek happiness, wild places in Westport
Camera and questions at the ready, young moviemakers will fan out across Westport again this summer in a quest for places and people to star in a series of documentaries. The Westport Summer Film Camp is signing up campers ages 12 to 15 for two July sessions. Directing the programs is Jotham Burrello, lead [...]
Read More →Help wanted for Town Farm planting day Saturday
The Trustees of Reservations will host their fifth annual volunteer planting day at the Westport Town Farm Community Gardens on Saturday, May 25, from 9 a.m. to noon. All ages are invited to join farm manager Steve Connors for a peaceful morning of planting at one of Westport’s most beautiful places. Thousands of healthy seedlings [...]
Read More →Trekking ’round the ponds
Volunteers are invited to check the trail conditions at two properties — Forge Pond and Mill Pond conservation areas, from 3 to 5 p.m. this Friday, May 24. Both properties are located just to the north of the Head of Westport and include some scenic views of the upper end of the Westport River’s East [...]
Read More →Westport to remember lost soldiers, sailors on Memorial Day
Westport to remember lost soldiers, sailors on Memorial Day Westport will honor all who died while serving in the U.S. armed forces on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, with a memorial services and a parade. The day’s schedule will be: 8 a.m.: Gather at VFW W.A.&R Ouellette Post 8502 located at 843 State Road. 8:15 [...]
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