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Westport Point homeowner says he'll comply with town
While he said he’s done nothing wrong, followed the letter of the law and isn’t trying to get away with anything, the owner of a Westport Point home called out by the historical … more
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David and Diane MacGregor, grand marshals of this year’s parade, thank the crowd during the post-parade concert.
Little Compton grand marshals: “It feels so good”
This year’s Grand Marshals, long-time Little Compton teachers Diane and David MacGregor, drew some of the loudest cheers as the parade worked its way east on Main Road. Later in the day, during … more
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Westport police logs: Car theft reported
Monday, Sept. 4 Police responded to Main Road at 2:16 a.m. for an animal complaint. A similar call came in from Drift Road just after 8 a.m. A 911 caller reported an accident on Route … more
Chase Marina vision evolves as state DEM reviews proposals
The state DEM has received more than 20 responses to its recent call for ideas on the eventual redevelopment of the former Chase Marina on Riverside Drive in Tiverton. And while he acknowledged that … more
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Sarah Perry cheers on her teammate Korynne Holden after she drove in and made a basket during the Wildcats loss to West Bridgewater on Wednesday. Westport bounced back and demolished Holbrook 59-26 on Friday.
Holden and Sylvain combine for 42 as Wildcats demolish Holbrook 59-26
Korynne Holden and Leah Sylvain combined for 42 points as the Westport girls basketball team demolished Holbrook 59-26 in an away game on Friday. The Wildcat edged Case 46-44 on Monday and fell to … more
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Max Morotti, the Wildcats senior ace, was a big part of the Wildcats 3-2 win over West Bridgewater on Thursday. The big righty started the game, striking out 6 and allowing just 4 hits, 2 walks and 2 runs in 7 innings of work. He also hit third and slugged three hits with a double and a stolen base.
Lavoie’s extra inning heroics clinches win for Wildcats
Westport came from behind to beat West Bridgewater 3-2 in extra innings during a league home game on in frigid Spring weather on Thursday afternoon. The Wildcats have won seven straight since losing … more
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CREDIT USACE A map shows the proposed location of dredging in red, and the planned dump site, a rectangular stretch of bottom just off Horseneck Beach.
Army corps would dump Westport dredge spoils off Horseneck
The head of the Westport Beach Committee wants the US Army Corps of Engineers to come to Westport to explain its plan to dredge the federal channel into Westport Harbor, and to dump the spoils off … more
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More police at Westport schools through end of the year
With fewer than 20 days left in the school year, officials are moving quickly to beef up security at district schools following the shooting that left 19 students and two teachers at a Texas … more
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Korynne Holden gives senior Leah Sylvain a hug after losing to Sutton 46-35 in the Division 5 Elite 8 on Friday.
Sutton ends Wildcats super season 46-35 in Elite 8
The teary Westport girls basketball team received hugs from teammates, family and friends after falling to Sutton 46-35 in a defensive battle on Friday night. The Wildcats ended their super season … more
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A map rendering showing the proposed path of power lines from SouthCoast Wind up the Sakonnet River to connect in Somerset, Mass.
SouthCoast Wind files court challenge to R.I. regulators
An offshore wind developer wants a state supreme court justice to vacate a decision by state regulators to suspend their review of a Sakonnet River transmission line for the project. In a … more
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Westport elections are Tuesday — meet the candidates
Westport voters will head to the polls this coming Tuesday, April 11, to make their pick for a host of boards and town positions. Here is a little bit about each: Select Board (two open … more
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A screen capture from surveillance footage showing the suspect vehicle, a dark-colored Acura MDX, in a hit and run that occurred on Bulgarmarsh Road on Sunday, Sept. 11. Anyone with information on the vehicle is asked to contact Tiverton Police at 401-625-6717.
Tiverton police seek help locating SUV driver that critically injured man Sunday
Tiverton police need help identifying a vehicle believed to be involved in a hit-and-run accident that critically injured a pedestrian Sunday evening. Police and fire crews were dispatched to … more
Westport Grange talks climate resiliency and agriculture
Members of Westport’s agricultural community will meet next Wednesday at the Grange, 931 Main Road, to learn a bit more climate change and how it could continue to impact Westport in the coming … more
Trump edges Biden in total votes cast in Westport
President Joe Biden and Republican challenger Donald Trump easily won Tuesday’s primary in Westport, far outnumbering their lesser-known candidates in townwide voting. Unofficial votes … more
Freshman forward Skylar Rezendes defends the Westport basket in the first half of their home loss to Case on Wednesday.
Westport girls look for answers after suffering first loss
The Westport girls basketball team fell to Case 37-32 in a non-league game at the high school on Wednesday night for their first loss of the season. “We didn’t take advantage of our … more
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Tiverton man charged with child molestation after missing Pennsylvania girl found
TIVERTON — A Tiverton man faces a charge of first degree child molestation sexual assault after a missing Pennsylvania girl was found at a Tiverton home on Wednesday, July 7. Tiverton Police … more
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The Acoaxet Chapel in Westport celebrates 150 years this July.
Acoaxet Chapel at 150: Construction was a true community effort
The notes below are taken from the historical record and continue from a previous article detailing the history of the Acoaxet Chapel in Westport, MA. They are being presented as the Acoaxet Free … more
Nathan Dunlap, lining up a putt during his victory June 24 in the Northeast Amateur, won the 2023 North & South Am played on Pinehurst Nos. 2 & 4 in North Carolina last weekend.
Rhode Island Amateur tees off at Montaup July 10
The Northeast Amateur Invitational at Wannamoisett Country Club in city once again kicked off a scintillating summer of action at courses around the area, including the East Bay, under the auspices … more
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Workers from John Roccio Corp. have been busy relocating utility lines in preparation for complete replacement of the Silver Creek Bridge.
Bristol bridge will be one-way for most of the next 6 months
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close the northbound travel lane on Hope Street (Route 114) at the Silver Creek Bridge in Bristol on Monday, March 2 to begin … more
It’s a woolly mammoth StoryWalk in Westport
The Westport Historical Society invites families to explore the new woolly mammoth StoryWalk along the Handy House Heritage trail. The StoryWalk features the children’s book “Wild and … more
Westport's team includes (from left) Ella Camara, Coach Justin Gendreau, Peyton Gendreau,Vera Rodrigues, Autymn Pereira, Sophia Nickelson, Lily Veracka, Margaret Twomey, Reese Markovich, Lily Cipollini, Bailey Hart, Ella Pereira, Coach Keith Nickelson and Mallory Crocker. Missing from the photo are Isabella Krzyston, Maddison Wenson and Coach Paul Krzyston.
Westport finishes ninth in state soccer tourney
The Westport United Grade 5 Girls' Soccer Team competed at the Massachusetts Tournament of Champions over the last weekend of June, marking the first time in 23 years that Westport had entered a team … more
This barn on the East Branch of the Westport River is available for $1,284 per five-night stay.
Westport looks to regulate short term rentals
Vacationers looking to get away to Westport for a day or a week have no shortage of options for lodging — an entire inn at Westport Point available for $13,580 per week, a converted blacksmith … more
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The town is taking action after receiving several complaints about jet skiers along the East Branch.
Proposed East Branch no wake zone moves north
The Harbor Advisory Board is moving its requested no wake zone on the East Branch further north, though the ultimate decision on whether to put in a buoy is up to the select board. Last month, … more
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Outgoing Westport Police Chief Keith Pelletier. He will retire later this year after 21 years on the job.
Westport police chief calling it a career
The select board is moving ahead with plans to replace Police Chief Keith Pelletier, who recently announced his retirement after having served 21 years in the position. The board voted this week … more
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School Department chart compares the first-year cost of the just-approved school bus contract with First Student company (in yellow), with the amount the schools had budgeted for the coming year.
School bus costs soar under new Tiverton contract
TIVERTON — The Tiverton School Committee voted, because they have no choice several members said Thursday, to approve a new school bus contract that pushes town payments over budget by more … more
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