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Grounded sailboat a headache for Westport harbormaster
A mysterious sailboat that ran aground on Horseneck Beach Saturday evening doesn't appear to be going anywhere any time soon, much to the chagrin of Westport's harbormaster. But he says there's not a … more
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Farmers Kate Getz and Andrew Ashbrook tend their land Monday afternoon.
Land out of reach, but Westport farming couple improvises
In this installment of our ‘Keep the Farm in Farm Coast” series, we meet Kate Getz and Andrew Ashbrook of Aeonian Farm, located off of Sandford Road at Deborah Judd and Hank … more
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Walker's will re-open in Little Compton this summer
The news of Walker's Roadside Stand demise has apparently been greatly exaggerated — the Little Compton institution is back in business under the leadership of Ian Walker, founder Coll Walker's … more
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Striker Hunter Brodeur taps the ball into the net to give Westport a 3-0 lead in the Wildcats win over Granby in the Division 5 round of 32. Brodeur blasted a shot on the keeper and collected his own rebound to score the goal. The senior now has 37 goals for the season.
Captains power Westport by Granby 3-0
The fifth seeded Westport soccer team scored three goals in the second half to dispatch 28th seeded Granby 3-1 in the Division 5 round of 32. The Wildcats, who received a bye in the preliminary round … more
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This home at 50 Spinnaker Way was purchased late last year solely to rent out as a short term rental.
Westport sides with neighbors over 'house from hell'
One neighbor called it “the house from hell.” Another said she’s afraid to go outside, and for her young daughter to be out on the front lawn. Others have talked about the influx of … more
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An aerial map showing the extent of the greater Route 6 sewer and water project.
$35 million Westport ballot question set
Town officials hope a $35 million override question that will be presented to voters in a little over a month will have better luck than one dismissed by voters last July. Members of the Select … more
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Building committee: Keep old high school and renovate it
Voters will likely be asked if they want to spend $29 million to renovate the old Westport High School property, decommissioning Westport's aging town hall, town hall annex and Council on Aging … more
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Korynne Holden (left) and Meghan Molloy vie for an offensive rebound in the first half.
Westport hoops teams win
The Westport jazz band and a good amount of fans were on hand to see the girls basketball team obliterate Greater New Bedford RVT 57-19 in a home game on Wednesday night. Senior co-captain Leah … more
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Max Morotti drains one of his five 3-pointers that he made during the game.
Brodeur, Morotti score 40 points as Wildcats demolish Avon 59-40
Hunter Brodeur scored 21 points and Max Morotti netted 19 as the Westport basketball team pasted Avon 59-40 in a MAC league home game on Friday night. The Wildcats have won four straight and seven of … more
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Chris Leonard, Westport's director of marine services, inspects a channel marker in the Westport River early last season.
Leonard hopeful for Westport dredging funds
He's not holding his breath or making any promises, but Chris Leonard is hopeful that a financial solution to the Westport River's shoaling issues could be just down the road. Leonard, … more
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Contractors prepare the approach to the eastbound side of the Washington Bridge to soon receive three lanes of motorists.
RIDOT closes East Providence exit overnight to accommodate bridge lane changes
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is informing motorists as part of it ongoing effort to alleviate the intense congestion on the Washington Bridge since the … more
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Stafford Pond in Tiverton.
Blue-Green Algae found in Tiverton's Stafford Pond
TIVERTON — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising the public to avoid contact with the water in Stafford … more
Anthony "Tony" Silvia Jr. started cleaning up Little Compton's shoreline at 16. Now 66, he has no plans of stopping.
Little Compton's 'seashore guardian' has been at it for half a century
Armed with a picker and bucket, Anthony “Tony” Silvia Jr., 66, has spent a majority of his life patrolling the beaches at the end of Town Way to keep the shoreline spotless. A … more
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Mike Hall, Michele Hall, and Phil Ferrara pull apart turkey while volunteering to help with Neil Walker's Eagle Scout project.
Westport scout helps feed the needy
More than 150 needy and homebound families celebrated Easter this year with full bellies and packed refrigerators, thanks to the work of a Westport Scout working to earn his Eagle badge. Neil … more
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Owen Boudria winds drives to the basket in the second half.
Boudria, Morotti net 42 points as Wildcats rollover Blue Hills 74-65
Owen Boudria and Max Morotti each scored 21 points in leading the Westport basketball team past Blue Hills 74-65 in front of a packed gym on Friday night. Four of the Wildcats starters netted double … more
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Captains Korynne Holden (left) and Sarah Perry give flowers and gifts to senior Leah Sylvain as family members look on.
Westport girls celebrate seniors, then blast Cougars 70-18
The Westport girls basketball team celebrated their seniors by blasting Bishop Connolly 70-18 at the high school on Friday night. The Wildcats went 2-1 this week, losing to Case 63-50 on Monday and … more
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Jessica Kaela, shown in studio singing her newly released single, “Crying.”
Meet Jessica Kaela: A young singer focused on career growth
At 23, singer, songwriter, recording artist Jessica Kaela is a contemporary songster whose commitment to hard work, positivity, doing for others and doing what’s right, in the midst of a … more
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Sasha and Casey Jones are Ed Aldrich's constant companions.
Little Compton fund-raiser is for the birds, literally
Ed Aldrich isn't worried so much about himself as the cold weather approaches, but for his two long-time companions and best friends, Sasha and Casey Jones. Sasha is a former rescue bird, a … more
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Max Morotti preps to go hard to the hoop with a teammate looking on.
Wildcats three-spree sinks Bishop Connolly 78-73
It was bombs away for the Westport basketball team as they sank Thirteen 3-pointers to beat Bishop Connolly 78-73 in Fall River on Friday night. The Wildcats went 3-0 away from Westport this week, … more
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A news photo of the boat aground near Cadman’s Neck, taken Thursday, June 25, 2020.
Settlement reached in 2020 boat accident
Three years after a Boston-area woman was left partially paralyzed in a Westport River boating accident , the parents of a Westport boy who was at the helm that night have settled out of court for an … more
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Renee Welchman spent three weeks researching and working with the seller to determine the asking price for this totally unique Little Compton home — $7.85 million.
The Art of the Ask – Setting prices on priceless properties
Try figuring out the value of a four-bedroom Colonial in Barrington or a two-bedroom condo in Bristol. It’s pretty easy. Adjusting for the variables of location and condition, you can easily … more
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Mara Lozier Shore (left) aboard Elisha, adjusts the sail during a race this month. Shore saved the Alden Sakonnets from disappearing in the early nineties and is a big reason why the boats are still racing today. 
Aldens still sailing
Little Compton native Mara Lozier Shore grew up working on and sailing the family boat, Elisha , with her dad, Peter Lozier. He had bought the Alden-made Sakonnet when she was six years old.  … more
Residents take a walk down battered East Beach Road after last weekend's storm.
In Westport, popular beach faces an uncertain future
If things keep going the way they are, the Westport Highway Department might want to consider opening a branch on East Beach Road — if they can put it on stilts. Highway Department … more
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Lou Perry hauls out a Christmas tree from his family's Hidden Spruce Farm this past Sunday. Perry worked the farm as a teenager, and purchased it with his family this past June.
Christmas comes early for new Westport tree farmers
Christmas won't be here for another 16 days, but it came early this year for Lou Perry, his wife Marta and son Travis. more
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Center back Ryan Borges (left) and the defense have been stellar this season, helping Westport to limit opponents quality scoring opportunities.
Brodeur scores two as Wildcats shutout Holbrook 3-0
The Westport soccer team shutout Holbrook 3-0 on Tuesday after crushing previously undefeated Atlantis Charter School 6-0 on Saturday. The Wildcats improved their undefeated season record to 6-0 and … more
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