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Branden Vye places beams to support the 181-year-old school before it is lifted.
Historic move underway in Westport
The Westport Historical Society 's Bell School is being moved, though you might not notice unless you look really, really close. Workers from Aquidneck Movers have begun raising the old school … more
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More than a dozen departments battle Tiverton blaze
It took one of the largest deployments in recent memory to control a massive blaze that engulfed hundreds of junk cars in a Tiverton junkyard early Wednesday morning. Fire fighters from more … more
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Map shows location of SouthCoast Wind’s geotechnical survey work that will take place in Portsmouth from Oct. 30 to Nov. 16.
SouthCoast Wind to start geotechnical survey in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — A geotechnical survey for SouthCoast Wind is scheduled to begin here on Monday, Oct. 30. Geotechnical operations are planned for 13 test boring locations along Boyds Lane … more
Westport Community Schools superintendent Thomas Aubin speaks at an even at the high school earlier
Westport school chief: District needs financial support, override
The head of Westport Community Schools said this week that while the district can live without some of the items he and the school committee proposed under a $4.4 million override budget, the … more
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This photograph, taken last summer, shows a cyanobacterial bloom on South Watuppa Pond.
Study eyes phosphorous in South Watuppa algae blooms
The algae blooms that plague South Watuppa Pond could take years to address. But officials studying the pond's health say it can clearly be improved, though doing so will take a concerted and … more
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From left: Student Dominick Paiva, instructor Jon Aborn, and students Malakai Hughes, Max Taber, Nick Beland, Haiden Grant and Jamie Soares with their Southard Skiff "Muddy Waters."
A Westport original readies for launch
Young boat builders are recreating another piece of Westport's maritime past, and plan to launch her this coming Saturday afternoon at the Head of Westport. The students, enrolled in the … more
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Federal judge overrules Westport, allows Masquesatch cell tower
A United States District Court judge has sided with a Georgia telecommunications contractor, ruling that the firm has the right to build a 150-foot cellular telephone tower on Masquesatch Road. The … more
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This map shows the location of the land at 278 Road. The town's gravel pit is at right, abutting the Westport River's East Branch.
Westport passes on purchasing Drift Road land
Though there was much interest in the property from the Select Board, the Town of Westport has passed on an opportunity to purchase a 23-acre stretch of land on Drift Road that some believe could … more
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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti updates the Washington Bridge Crisis during a media avail on Thursday, Dec. 14.
Washington Bridge westbound bypass lanes should open in the next 36 hours
PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti, at what is for the moment a scheduled daily update on the crisis, said two bypass lanes on the east side of the … more
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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti speaks during a press conference held Monday afternoon, Jan. 22.
RIDOT issues first Washington Bridge update in 10 days, doesn't rule out complete westbound replacement
Gov. Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti gave an impromptu update on the status of the Washington Bridge during a news conference called Monday afternoon, … more
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Holly (left) works with volunteers to frame up a wall in this photo taken in August 2022.
Habitat's homes, sweet homes in Westport
Some time soon — it could be a month, maybe two — Holly will finally have a beautiful new home to call her own. When that day comes, the 1989 Westport High School graduate and single … more
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Land Trust secures rare gift for Westport
While skyrocketing land prices threaten open farmland across the South Coast, the Westport Land Conservation Trust recently received a valuable and generous gift — a donated conservation … more
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This faked photos purportedly shows a brown bear at Bootleg BBQ over the weekend. Though it’s not real, there was a sighting of a black bear at the transfer station Thursday.
Bear spotted at Westport Transfer Station
About a month after first making its appearance in Westport, a black bear forced the closure of the Westport Transfer Station for about half an hour early last Thursday morning. Animal control … more
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Westport police arrest four in unrelated offenses
Monday, Oct. 2 Police responded to Robert Street shortly after 9 a.m. after a resident complained that a car had been broken into. Larceny, forgery and fraud calls came in from Sanford Road … more
Lily Veracka dribbles through a pair defenders before scoring a goal to give Westport a 1-0 lead in the second half of the Wildcats' win over Southeastern on Wednesday.
Westport girls soccer readies for playoffs
Westport girls soccer readies for playoffs as they beat Southeastern 3-1, tie Diman 0-0. Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.   The Westport girls soccer team beat Southeastern … more
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John Bullard takes water samples at Hix Bridge Landing Friday morning.
In Westport, 'Hometown' boy makes good
John Bullard sits down on a battered stool at the Hix Bridge Landing dock, clicks open a ballpoint pen and starts jotting notes in a spiral bound notebook. He's alone apart from a fisherman going … more
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Westport police logs: DUI arrest for Fall River woman
Monday, Dec. 18 Police received multiple reports of wires down, objects in the road, flooding and other impacts from the storm. A 911 caller reported a disturbance on State Road at 9:12 … more
Westport Town Meeting kills Route 6, short term rental plans
Two initiatives that would have had wide-reaching ramifications in Westport were defeated by voters at last Tuesday’s Financial Town Meeting. Meanwhile, residents agreed to give a new source of … more
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CUT: CARES Westport fire fighters prepare to head out on the road Friday morning.
Elderly and need help? Westport CARES
Elder and at-risk Westport residents who need help with health and home safety issues have a new resource to get what they need — Westport CARES. The free program, run here by the Westport … more
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Engineering review suggests complete rebuild or near reconstruction of Washington Bridge
WPRI Channel 12 was first to  report a draft review on the status of the westbound section of the Washington Bridge written by an engineer hired to investigate the shuttered section paints a … more
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Westport police: Woman charged with DUI
A caller from Old Bedford Road complained at 7:33 a.m. that someone had broken into a motor vehicle. Police investigated suspicious activity on D Drive after a 911 call at … more
A crowd of anti-mask protesters filled up the Mt. Hope High School cafeteria in August while the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee debated whether to adhere to the governor's mask mandate at the start of the 2021-22 school year. Dr. Geoffrey Berg, a masking proponent, is at the podium.
Poll: Do you agree with lifting the state's mask mandate in schools?
Governor Dan McKee announced on Feb. 9 that the state would lift the mask mandate within school buildings on March 4, leaving the decision on whether to enforce mask wearing up to each individual district. more
Westport's new middle high school open for tours Saturday
If you haven't taken a tour through Westport's new Middle High School, Saturday's a good chance. The cutting edge school, which opened in September 2021, is now firing on all cylinders, with … more
Tiverton says 'yes' to legal marijuana sales
Tiverton voters, who for years have had a recreational marijuana dispensary just over the state line in Fall River, voted Tuesday to allow retail sale of the drug when it is permitted starting in … more
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URI senior Arianna Helger plans to utilize her marine biology studies, and her experience as president of the URI Student Alumni Association, as the fifth generation to operate her family’s Tiverton seafood business.
Five-generation Tiverton fishing family passes the reins
Senior year of college is typically a heavy lift.  That description takes on new meaning in the case of University of Rhode Island senior Arianna Helger, who not only carries a full-time … more
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