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Westport firefighters keep blaze from spreading to home

Westport firefighters turned out in force to a structure fire in the south end of town Wednesday afternoon, and were able to contain it beforeit extended to a detached garage and nearby home. …

Westport citizens' group stumps for $3 million override

A residents' group formed to promote a Proposition 2 ½ override for Westport has established a website and Facebook page for … Read More

Meet Jessica Kaela: A young singer focused on career growth

At 23, singer, songwriter, recording artist Jessica Kaela is a contemporary songster whose commitment to hard work, positivity, doing … Read More

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 … Read More

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

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Adamsville parade is Saturday, and it's still short

If the Irish saying goes that 'Two people shorten the road,' does a whole parade of people do the same? Adamsville will find out Saturday afternoon. Adamsville’s World's Shortest St. …

'World's shortest' St. Patrick's Day parade returns

Save Saturday, March 18 on your calendar — this could only take a few minutes. The "World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade" is coming back, a year after the Kinnane brothers of …

Two offshore wind forums scheduled in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — The CFP Arts Wellness Community Hall, 933 Anthony Road, is the site for two upcoming information forums on the topic of offshore wind. “Offshore Wind and the Sakonnet …

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Weekly Recap of Recalls, Withdrawals & Safety Alerts: March 11 – 17, 2023

At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their …

Obituaries

Patricia Gauthier Patricia P. "Patty" Gauthier, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Massachusetts General Hospital comforted by her family. She was the wife of Maurice E. Gauthier to whom she was married for 65...

Craig Cooke Craig Edward Cooke, 46 of Seekonk, MA. passed away on March 11, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Michelle A. (Goudreau) Cooke and w

Stephen Dudley Formerly of Barrington|Steve Dudley of Santa Clarita CA passed away March 18th surrounded by his loving family and friends after a brief battle with cancer. Son of the late H. Marchant Dudley and Mari

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Sports

Sutton ends Wildcats super season 46-35 in Elite 8 The teary Westport girls basketball team received hugs from teammates, family and friends after falling to Sutton 46-35 in a defensive battle on Friday night. The Wildcats ended their super season …

Westport sinks Ayer Shirley 62-47, advances to Elite 8 Captains Sarah Perry, Leah Sylvain and Korynne Holden combined for 42 points as the Westport girls basketball team beat Ayer Shirley 62-47 in the Sweet 16 at the high school gymnasium on Tuesday …

RIFC names Smith as franchise’s first head coach, general manager PAWTUCKET — Khano Smith has been named the first head coach and general manager for Rhode Island Football Club, the expansion franchise announced in a release Wednesday, March 8. Smith is a …

End of an era for Westport in Sweet 16 loss Tears rolled down Owen Boudria’s cheeks. His face was red as he walked from the locker room back to the court. It wasn't just the end of the game, nor the end of the season, it was an end of an …

Opinion

Letter: Adamsville had the luck of the Irish Saturday

The sun came out from behind the clouds just in time to shine on the second annual Shortest St. Paddies Day Parade in Adamsville on Saturday afternoon. It was a sight to behold. So many happy, …

Letter: Spring is in the air; the peepers herald its arrival

If I told you that Woodpeckers eat worms, I bet you wouldn’t believe me, but trust me. Early in the morning, when I first come down and look out the kitchen window onto the back lawn, I will …

Letter: Here's why Westport needs an override

Five reasons it's time for an override in Westport: 1. Required costs keep increasing while revenue is limited by Proposition 2.5. 2. Westport has not taken advantage of the override provision …

Letter: Please support $3 million override — Westport needs it

We are writing to express our strong support for a $3 million override for the Town of Westport. As persons who deeply care about the people of Westport, we believe that the funds generated by the …

Letter: 'Take' authorizations prove NOAA is lying about whale deaths

The marine science community knows this much for certain: The high-resolution geophysical (HRG) surveys used to site offshore wind turbines and transmission cabling causes harm and mortality to …

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