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Westport Shorelines - Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Map shows proposed route of SouthCoast Wind's transmission cables through Portsmouth.
RIDEM seeks comment on SouthCoast Wind plan
PORTSMOUTH — Have an opinion on SouthCoast Wind’s proposal to run cables under the Sakonnet River and Mount Hope Bay to transfer electricity from an offshore wind facility? more
Route 6 — currently home to sprawl, vacant lots, sparse business and not much excitement — could be transformed under the new zoning district and several projects coming down the pike.
Westport envisions new 'Gateway' in north end
Even as they stump for a $31 million project that would expand sewer and water along the Route 6 corridor, Westport officials are planning a new zoning district that they believe will also help … more
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Cole Boudria (left) his older brother, Owen and their mom, Susan Boudria, pose for a photo after Owen scored his 1000th point. 
Boudria hits milestone in Wildcats 62-54 loss to Fairhaven
Junior Owen Boudria scored the 1000th point of his career in the fourth quarter of the Westport Basketball team’s 62-54 loss to Fairhaven in a non-league home game on Friday night. The athletic … more
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The Commercial Fisheries Research Center is studying the impacts of the South Fork Wind Farm on black sea brass and scup. The F/V Harvest Moon set and collected fish pots during the construction phase.
Fish pot survey is a win, win situation
It is not often you get a win, win when engaging in fisheries research. But the Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation   (CFRF) is trying to find out what impact offshore wind farms have on … more
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It's Adamsville vs. Arkansas in the battle of the tiniest parade
After two years of radio silence, an organizer of the world’s second shortest St. Patrick’s Day parade in Hot Springs, Arkansas finally conceded this week what folks here have known for … more
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Shailen Bhatt, Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, speaks to the media after touring the Washington Bridge Monday, Feb. 5.
Top Federal Highway Administration official tours Washington Bridge
Shailen Bhatt, the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, visited the area Monday, Feb. 5, as part of the national response to the local Washington Bridge Closure crisis. Bhatt … more
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A view of the East Shore Expressway and the on-ramp to I-195 West where RIDOT will be testing a new traffic pattern this weekend to the Washington Bridge approach.
RIDOT to test new traffic pattern to ease traffic on I-195 West
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation late last week announced its latest attempt to alleviate the traffic jam on Interstate 195 created by its shuttering of the westbound side of the … more
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Tiny parade, huge day in Adamsville
Chuck Kinnane loves organizing the World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day parade , which this year runs Sunday, March 17 in Adamsville. But his wife jokes that it's all she ever hears about. … more
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Everson Goglia speeds around the track during the 300 meter run at the Division Championships at the PCTA on Tuesday night.
Indoor track team improves at divisions
The boys indoor track team placed eighth in the high powered Metropolitan Division during the division championships at the Providence Career and Technical Academy on Tuesday night. Barrington beat … more
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Westport catboat lover gets the axe
Westport resident John E. Conway was recently presented with the "Broad Axe Award" from the Catboat Association of Bristol, RI for his work in restoring Suspect , an exceedingly rare, 1892 D-Class … more
Westport Shorelines - Thursday, February 1, 2024
Letter: The old Annex playground, a tribute to community spirit
As the town moves toward spending hundreds of thousands of dollars for a much-needed upgrade of the Town Hall Annex Playground, I'd like to remind the community of some history. This all happened 30 … more
An overhead map showing the proposed work in Westport's sewer and water project. The work would run from White's of Westport to the Dartmouth town line.
Westport goes all in on $35M Route 6 build
Westport voters could be asked in April, and again at Town Meeting in May, to approve spending up to $35 million to bring water and sewer — and some say, new life and vitality — to … more
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Owen Boudria fights through a double team to get to the hoop in the fourth quarter.
Wildcats upset undefeated Avon 66-55
The Westport basketball team upset undefeated Avon 66-55 in front of the hometown fans during a league game on Wednesday night. Junior Owen Boudria scored 27 points to lead the Wildcats in scoring, … more
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Researchers from U. Mass Amherst placed acoustic tags on Hammerhead Sharks and Tarpon as part of their shark depredation study.
Killing sharks to reduce depredation is not the answer
Shark depredation, the full or partial consumption of a hooked fish by a shark before it is landed, is an increasing source of human and wildlife conflict in recreational fisheries. This summer and … more
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A view of the Washington Bridge that once carried motorists over the Seekonk River along I-195 West. It has been shut down for seven weeks, its future uncertain.
Accountability is sorely lacking in the I-195 fiasco
The condition of the west bound lanes on I-195 and the subsequent snarl of traffic has unleashed a furious fusillade of accusations and excuses by those in charge. Tens of thousands of daily … more
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Westport, Portsmouth help bring down alleged identity thief
A Fall River man faces multiple counts of fraud and larceny, following an investigation into identity fraud and stolen credit card numbers carried out by the Westport, Portsmouth and Fall River … more
Lawmakers promising a closer look at I-195 bridge saga
STORY OF THE WEEK: The Washington Bridge saga took a noteworthy turn when state officials last week declined to rule out the possible demolition of the westbound portion of the bridge. If such a … more
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A view of the traffic jam on I-195 extending back to the state line with Massachusetts.
McKee makes several bridge response moves
Facing mounting scrutiny of his efforts in the matter, specifically, Governor Dan McKee had a busy few days responding to the ever-growing Washington Bridge closure crisis over the last week plus. … more
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A shack lies in ruins along East Beach Road after the first of three storms to hit Westport since a week before Christmas.
Federal disaster area in Westport?
State emergency management officials are looking into whether towns including Westport are eligible for federal disaster assistance, following back to back storms that ravaged the coast and low-lying … more
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Westport Shorelines - Thursday, January 25, 2024
Skylar Rezendes drives to the hoop during the game. She led Westport with 20 points.
Girls' and boys' hoops teams win
The Westport girls' and boys' basketball teams beat Holbrook on Thursday night. Freshman forward Skylar Rezendes scored 20 points as the girls thrashed Holbrook 48-14 in a league home game. The … more
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Westport CPC recommends funding for Bell School, affordable housing trust fund, more
Affordable housing, recreation, town cemeteries and the imagining of the historical society’s Bell School would get a boost if voters approve some $790,000 in community preservation projects at … more
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