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Beginning Monday, when Rhode Island transitions to Phase 2 of its economic reboot, residents will be able to dine indoors, cut and … Read More
WESTPORT — After several lengthy hearings, the Planning Board voted its unanimous approval on May 20 for Westport’s first medical … Read More
Governor Gina Raimondo continued her preview of what Phase 2 re-openings will look like in Rhode Island with a focus on gyms and … Read More
It was a “good-news story” over the holiday weekend, Governor Gina Raimondo said during her daily briefing at 11 am Tuesday, as … Read More
Oftentimes when Women’s Resource Center (WRC) executive director Jessica Walsh answers the hotline phone, the conversation begins … Read More
PROVIDENCE — Explaining “a lot of information will be coming out in next couple of weeks as we start reopening our economy,” … Read More
Obituaries
Judith M. Steinkraus, 69, Westport
Judith M. Steinkraus of Westport passed peacefully on May 2, 2020, at her beloved home after a lengthy illness. She was 69.
Judy received compassionate medical care and exceptional end of …
Opinion
Letter: Citizens should be allowed to ‘peaceably assemble’
Letter: In 1943, our graduation was interrupted by war
Editorial: It's a great time to follow your government
Letter: Reaction to bike path location is perplexing
Letter: Donna Amaral, a proven professional for Westport Board of Health
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