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Members of the fifth grade girls' team include (from left) Coach Justin Gendreau, Ella Camara, Maddison Wenson, Lily Veracka, Bailey Hart, Sophia Nickelson, Reese Markovich, Margaret Twomey, Lily Cipollini, Ella Pereira, Isabella Krzyston, Autymn Pereira, Peyton Gendreau, Assistant Coach Keith Nickelson and Assistant Coach Paul Krzyston. Missing from the photo are teammates Mallory Crocker and Vera Rodrigues.
Westport soccer team eyes state championship
A group of Westport girls who have gone farther in youth soccer than anyone here in nearly 25 years will play for a state championship this coming weekend. The Westport United Youth Soccer fifth … more
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Gov. Gina Raymond announces Thursday that traditional schooling won't resume this school year.
Governor: Home learning the rule in RI for rest of this school year
Distance learning — “How long will it last?“ is the question Governor Gina Raimondo said she has heard more than any other. And Thursday came her answer … more
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Little Compton whale dissected, will be buried
Biologists from Mystic Aquarium spent much of Thursday dissecting the young female humpback whale that washed up at Church Cove and was first spotted Saturday. Using a bulldozer to help them move … more
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$1 million pledged to study Gooseberry causeway impacts
More times than he can remember, Mark Rasmussen has been asked if he thinks the causeway connecting Gooseberry Island to the mainland is responsible for the many changes this stretch of coast has … more
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Tiverton Planning Board rejects Seasons convenience store
The Tiverton Planning Board voted unanimously last Tuesday against a plan to build a Seasons Corner Market at the corner of Souza and Main roads. Colbea Enterprises LLC LLC, based out of Cranston, … more
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Shauna Ferry, with husband and business partner Andrew Ferry and their daughter Maia, run Westport's online retail dairy and also produce state-certified raw milk.
Profiles in farming: A 'deep-seated passion'
Note: The latest in our series on farming in Westport, from the farmers' perspective. Shauna greets me at Westport Dairy, located at 729 Gifford Road, which opened its doors last winter.   … more
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Gov. Gina Raimondo at her Friday, May 15 briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor: Phase 2 of re-opening won’t begin until after Memorial Day
PROVIDENCE — At her daily COVID-19 briefing Friday, Gov. Gina Raimondo explained the criteria being used to determine when the state is ready to move into a different phase of re-opening … more
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Westport toughens cell tower requirements
Telecommunications construction companies must now seriously consider alternative sites when they propose building cellular telephone towers in Westport, after voters at Tuesday's Town Meeting passed … more
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A 'reference photo' of a similar crematorium, included in Sakonnet Partners LLC's conceptual plan for the Tiverton project.
Crematorium planned for north Tiverton
The Tiverton Planning Board is expected to conduct a preliminary plan review next week of a proposal for construction of a 2,960 square foot crematorium and chapel at 730 Main Road. As it makes … more
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Noah Sowle played well defensively at shortstop and batted .325 from the leadoff spot and hammered 13 hits with 2 doubles, a triple, 5 RBI, 8 stolen bases and scored 18 runs.
Westport nine win division championship, prepare for playoffs
The Westport baseball team won the Mayflower Athletic Conference division championship with a league record of 8-0 and now prepare for home playoff game sometime next week.   How they … more
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Four of these hot pink signs were posted in the front foyer of Barrington High School last week. Orange signs with the same message were posted near another entrance. No one at the school was able to answer who posted the signs or when.
More questions, some answers, about FREE!! school food
Last week I wrote a first-person account of my research into school lunches in Rhode Island. This week I’m back, writing on the same subject, with updates on what I’ve learned, and a … more
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Boaters taking part in Saturday's parade on South Watuppa Pond wave to well-wishers on shore.
Watuppa celebrates America
You don't get the nickname 'Captain Seaweed' for nothing. Christian DaSilva, of Beaulieu Road in Westport, has had it for years, and not surprisingly loves to be on the water. This past weekend, … more
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Westport voters reject Diman excluded debt
In a vote that could have huge implications for future Westport budgets, voters on Tuesday rejected a ballot question asking if they approved of using excluded debt to fund Westport's portion of the … more
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It may become necessary to change the way Westport schools are funded, the report predicts. Above, superintendent Thomas Aubin at a public meeting last year.
Five-year plan calls for major financial change in Westport
A five-year financial plan recently released by the Town of Westport concludes that fundamental changes in the way the town does business will likely need to be made if the town is to dig itself out … more
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Developer’s rendering shows solar panels on land between Drift Road and Route 88 along Soules’ Way (an additional section is barely visible in the foreground).
Westport planners take dim view of solar plan
WESTPORT — A developer’s request to stretch town guidelines for a new solar project received a cool reception from the Planning Board at the board’s September 8 meeting. After … more
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Supporters regroup as Westport voters reject Route 6 plan
Members of the Infrastructure Oversight Committee were expected to meet Wednesday to figure out their next move after voters last Tuesday rejected a proposed $35 million debt exclusion that would … more
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Where the East Bike Path repairs are planned in Riverside.
East Bay Bike Path could be impacted by repair projects
PROVIDENCE — Parts of the East Bay Bike Path in Bristol and Riverside could be impacted by repair projects and temporarily close the week of July 18-22 , according to the Rhode Island … more
Sawdy Pond clearing angers neighbors
As he prepares to build a new home near Sawdy Pond, a Portsmouth man has angered some of his neighbors who claim he is clearing land he does not own and is harming the environment, including … more
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Booking photos of Tara Desilveira of Westport and Paul Silva of New Bedford, who were arrested on drug charges in Portsmouth on Wednesday, Feb. 8.
Narcotics investigation leads to arrests in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Two people were arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 8, in connection with the distribution of illegal narcotics in Portsmouth, according to police.  An investigation in … more
A performer entertains at sunset at Westport Rivers Vineyard and Winery.
Something to look forward to — summer music at Westport Rivers Winery
WESTPORT — In the spirit of ‘betters days are coming,” Westport River Winery offers this announcement … “We  believe that there is a 'light at the end of … more
Courtney Rocha places a bag of groceries into a trunk as the food bank doles out their weekly food pick up.  Pastor Seth Fortier is right.
Westport Food Pantry sees uptick and demand as inflation rises
Volunteers at the Westport Food Pantry are seeing greater need for their services as rising inflation impacts the price of food, and they are predicting a particularly busy holiday season. The … more
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Tim O'Toole works a sifter to recover small artifacts from a construction trench at the Wilbor House.
Little Compton Historical Society needs help digging
Since June, L ittle Compton Historical Society  workers have uncovered more than 1,000 artifacts from a 180-square foot construction trench at the Wilbor House, the society's headquarters … more
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Owen Boudria hits out of a massive bunker that protects the 18th green at Acushnet River Valley Country Club during the MAC Tournament on Thursday. Boudria got up and down for a bogie and shot a 92. The Wildcats placed seventh out of thirteen teams and play at the state sectionals on Monday in Foxboro.
Westport golfers to play in south sectionals for first time in a decade 
Senior Avery Viveiros shot an 88 as Westport golfers placed seventh with a team score of 367 during the annual Mayflower Athletic Conference golf tournament at Acushnet River Valley Country Club in … more
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Lifeguards watch during a busy summer beach day at Cherry and Webb.
Lifeguard staffing puts Westport in a pickle
With Cherry & Webb Beach set to open in just under a month and a half, Westport has a problem: Too few lifeguards, and limited means to attract them to Westport. Beach committee chairman Sean … more
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Westport fires back at Point owner
The owners of a $3.6 million home at Westport Point have been ordered before the historical commission Monday evening to explain how they will correct what the commission’s chairman and … more
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