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Spruced up one last time in Westport

Every Christmas season, year in and out, Ray Elias climbed the large spruce in the front yard of his Holly Lane home, decorated it and otherwise made it look perfect for the holiday season, much to …
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 Westport gets closer to regulating Air BnBs
Once a lengthy document that contained a dizzying array of rules, steps, fees, inspections and prohibitions, an updated version of the … Read More
Westport police log: Three charged after car trouble
Monday, Nov. 20 A caller from Forge Road reported suspicious activity just before 3:30 p.m. A caller reported a motor … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
Westport deputy police chief calls it a career
There are more personnel changes coming at the Westport Police Department, following the selection last week of Detective Sgt. … Read More
Westport officers honored for saving a life
Friday was a big day for two Westport officers who just weeks earlier saved a man’s life while responding to a call. At noon … 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, …
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

The Israeli-Hamas war is a loss all-around

Letter: Republicans don’t seem to have any interest in governing

Westport Health Notes — toward a happy, healthy and harm-free holiday

Letter: Westport man's comments were shameful NIMBY-ism

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