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Cell tower project begins near Westport's Masquesatch

Two years after they first appeared before the town and following a town rejection, two subsequent lawsuits and finally a settlement agreement last year, contractors from a telecommunications firm …
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 Hundreds pack offshore wind forum in Little Compton
Hundreds of residents concerned about the impact of offshore wind projects on the shores of Little Compton, Westport and other area … Read More
A sea of green in Adamsville
What it lacked in length, Saturday's St. Patrick's Day parade in Adamsville made up for in spirit. Main Street was lined two and … Read More
One injured when car drives into building in Westport
One person sustained minor injuries when a car drove into a building Friday morning at Forge Road and Route 177. The Westport fire and … Read More
Offshore wind forum in Little Compton set for Monday
LITTLE COMPTON — Rep. Michelle McGaw (D-Dist. 71, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton) and the Rhode Island State Committee of the … Read More
Westport zoning head won't resign after all
The chairman of the Westport Zoning Board of Review has rescinded his resignation, after members of the select board apologized … Read More
Woman charged with assaulting Westport police officer
A Westport woman faces numerous charges after she allegedly assaulted a police officer investigating a road rage incident on Route 177 … Read More
Obituaries
Joseph F. Stankiewicz, 73, Little Compton Joseph F. Stankiewicz, 73, of Little Compton, unexpectedly passed away at home on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. He was the husband of Susan (Fish) Stankiewicz. Mr. Stankiewicz was born in Fall River, …
John E. Bettencourt, Sr., 99, Dartmouth John Eugene Bettencourt, 99, of Dartmouth, passed away late on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. He was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy K. (Rose) Bettencourt. Born and raised in Dartmouth on the …
Lee Gardner, 88 Lee Gardner played his last chukka Oct. 22, 2022. He lived a full 88 years, leaving behind his wife, Polly, and four beautiful daughters. He was an animal lover, bird lover, a botanist, biologist, …
Nancy M. Dawson, Westport Nancy M. Dawson, 82, of Westport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. She was the loving wife of Alec B. Dawson, OBE, and mother of Bruce S Dawson, David A. …

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Opinion

Letter: Route 88 cell tower location is a travesty

Letter: I want wind power to work — but what if it doesn't?

Letter: Offshore wind opponent is using the same old playbook

Letter: Many questions, few answers on Revolution Wind plan

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