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Off-shore wind forum set for Nov. 16 in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Planning Department, along with URI’s Coastal Resources Center and Rhode Island Sea Grant, will host a forum on Wednesday, Nov. 16, to discuss the science and … more
Westport police logs: Two DUIs this week
Monday, August 7 A caller from Route 88 and Hix Bridge Road lodged an animal complaint just before 7 a.m. A similar call came in from Beeden Road at 6:52 p.m. A South Berryman Street caller … more
Gov. Dan McKee, RIDOT Director Peter Alviti and the governor's deputy chief of staff Joe Almond (from left to right) address the media at a press conference on the Washington Bridge Wednesday, Feb. 21.
New bridge traffic pattern will split eastbound side into six lanes, three in each direction
The eastbound side of the Washington Bridge will be split into six lanes, three going in each direction, as a means of attempting to address the ongoing crisis created with the closure of the … more
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DEM issues new temporary license for direct sale of some seafood
PROVIDENCE — To help foster the continued viability of the Rhode Island commercial seafood industry during the COVID-19 public health crisis, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) … more
Accuweather forecasters are predicting 2 to 3 feet of snow for southern New England.
Gov. declares 'disaster emergency,' closes roads as blizzard approaches
With heavy snow and high winds expected to create blizzard conditions and treacherous driving on Rhode Island roads tomorrow, Gov. Dan McKee has issued an executive order setting in place two types … more
To keep vegetable gardens healthy during a drought, mulching helps lock in moisture.
How to keep your garden up in the middle of a drought
For backyard gardeners, mild droughts and water ban restrictions common during the summer months can be a cause for concern. Kate Venturini Hardesty, a program administrator and educator with the … more
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The Pettey property, looking west from 559 Main Road.
Westport land sale a devastating blow to would-be farmer
The Westport Select Board voted unanimously last Monday to assign its right to purchase a 31-acre tract of land off Main Road to the Buzzards Bay Coalition, in a deal that while widely supported by … more
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Volunteers shuck little necks at last year's Shellstock.
Clams, clams, clams: Westport's Shellstock is Saturday
Shellstock, the annual Westport fund-raiser that beenefits the Shellfish Propagation Fund, runs Saturday afternoon and into the evening at the Westport Fairgrounds at 200 Pine Hill Road. Organizers are … more
Westport police charge man with DUI
Monday, Sept. 25 A caller reported an accident at Sodom Road and Narrow Avenue at 7:50 a.m. Another, with injuries, was called in via 911 from State Road at 9:59 p.m. Police reported … more
Chasseur, a Little Harbor 54, owned by Miles Cook of NYYC, dips into the ocean as it heads towards the start line on Friday June 17.
Photos: Illusion wins St. David’s Lighthouse division in Newport Bermuda Race
Illusion won the largest division in the race, St. David’s Lighthouse Division with 108 boats. Illusion, a Cal 40 owned by Sally and Stan Honey of Palo Alto, California, is the fourth Cal … more
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Westport considers dozens of fee increases
Fees for everything from new construction to solar panels to mooring and ramp usage will rise this coming year, if members of the select board approve 74 fee adjustments recommended by the town … more
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RI Hockey Hall of Fame unveils Class of 2024 inductees
The names of five local hockey greats who represent the RI Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 were unveiled last weekend between periods of the Providence Bruins-Hershey Bears “Hall of … more
Houses at Westport Harbor ... Residences here are served by a couple of small water companies that are facing varying challenges, including failing wells and leaking water pipes.
Salt water overtakes Westport Harbor wells
WESTPORT — With salt water overwhelming their existing water supply, some Westport Harbor homeowners have embarked on a search for someplace new to drill wells. Their plight, and the … more
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Westport honors veterans, fallen Monday
Westport will mark Memorial Day with a parade and ceremony this coming Monday, May 29. The parade begins with a wreath laying, rifle salute and the playing of Taps at the World War I monument in … more
Bob St. Pierre (center) with his sons Jim (left) and Robert (right).
Westport honors a sporting great
He never scored a point. But amidst a roaring stadium filled with fans, Bob St. Pierre was honored Friday as one of the most beloved, well-known and faithful members of the Westport athletics world … more
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Jamie Melo
Westport chase, knife confrontation, lead to arrest
WESTPORT — An attempted traffic stop in Westport early Friday morning led to a pursuit and confrontation with a knife-wielding Fall River man. Westport Officer Jeremy Dellecese was on patrol … more
Students in the aquaponics lab are working with professor Jameson Chace to get a Rwanda fish and vegetable farming program off the ground.
Locals working to help Rwanda food insecurity
The truism holds that if you catch a fish for someone, you'll feed them for a day — but if you teach them to fish, you'll feed them for a lifetime. A priest visiting the United States from … more
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Cam Leary drives to the basket in the fourth quarter of the team's home win over Avon Friday. 
Brodeur and Morotti power Wildcats past Avon 59-40
Hunter Brodeur scored 21 points and Max Morotti netted 19 as Westport pasted Avon 59-40 in a MAC league home game Friday night. The Wildcats have won four straight and seven of their last eight as … more
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Kerian Fennelly (foreground) heads out on the East Branch Tuesday as Gary Tripp (center) and Chris Leonard get ready for the dump.
Bay scallops return to Westport
When Kerian Fennelly was a kid, Westport Point was an exciting place if you were interested in fishing. There were still lots of boats working out of the point and if you were young and wanted … more
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Westport residents at last year’s Town Meeting.
Town Meeting demystified Wednesday evening
Confused about Westport’s Town Meeting? How it works, the process and procedure, and more? On Wednesday evening, Westport middle schoolers become the teachers. The eighth grade class will … more
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Calling for a show of hands, the zoning board of review voted on the cell tower plan at 8:11 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Elias, with hand raised, was the only member to vote in favor of Municipal Communications LLC. The applicant's attorney, Brian Corey, has his back to the camera.
Westport rejects Masquesatch cell phone tower
Members of the Westport Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday evening overwhelmingly rejected a telecommunications company's request to build a 150-foot cell phone tower at 67 Masquesatch Road, voting … more
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Westport names new assistant harbormaster, deputy shellfish warden
A long-time charter captain with nearly 20 years experience fishing in Buzzards Bay and the Westport River has been named an assistant harbormaster and Westport's new deputy shellfish warden. … more
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Third baseman Vaughn Costa tags out Greenfield baserunner Mike Pierce to complete a 5-3-5 double play in the fourth inning during the Wildcats' 4-2 loss to Greenfield in the Round of 16 on Wednesday.
Westport nine fall to Greenfield 4-2 in Round of 16
The Westport baseball team fell to Greenfield 4-2 in the Division 5 Round of 16 during a home game on Wednesday evening. Tenth seeded Westport with a record of 15-5 were favorites against Greenfield the 26th seed, but the Wildcats started the game poorly, committing nine errors behind starting pitcher Max Gallant, a sophomore, who struck out 2 and allowed 7 hits, 2 hit batsmen, 1 walk and 4 runs in 5-1/3 innings of work. more
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The sheer number of white-tailed deer in the area is causing problems, and a local group will try to offer some answers Wednesday.
Westport asks: What to do about the deer?
Our Herd , a group of concerned residents, farmers and conservation professionals in Westport and Dartmouth working to restore a sustainable deer population in the adjacent towns will hold a public … more
Gov. Gina Raimondo and First Gentleman Andy Moffit talk to children about the coronavirus pandemic during their April 30 live broadcast.
Governor hints at the 'new normal' for schools, sports, camps, kids
The same-old, same-old questions about healthcare, hotlines and hospital beds were pushed to the side for one day on Thursday, when Rhode Island children replaced the regular pool of coronavirus … more
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