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The exit ramp at Hix Bridge Landing has been permanently closed, the town planner said this week.
Hix Bridge Landing impasse will affect $800,000 project
A months-long impasse between the town and Noquochoke Association will force the redesign of a town plan to rehabilitate and upgrade Hix Bridge Landing . The landing’s exit has been closed … more
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Annual 5k beach race benefits Mt. Hope High indoor track program
The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team's annual "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k run/walk steps off Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at Bristol Town Beach. The race starts at 10:30 a.m. Organizers … more
Distinctive Homes of the East Bay & South Coast| WINTER 2024
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Bristol and Warren Holiday Guide | 2024
Bristol and Warren Holiday Guide | 2024 more
Westport Shorelines - Thursday, December 5, 2024
Dr. Patrick T. Conley, chairman of the U.S. Constitution Council, delivers an address to dignitaries at Philadelphia’s Independence Hall on Dec. 15, 1991, to mark the Bicentennial of the Bill of Rights. U.S. Chief Justice Warren Burger delivered a similar address on that day in Richmond, Virginia.
In praise and recognition of America’s Bill of Rights
December 15 is the anniversary of our Bill of Rights. On that date in 1791, Virginia’s ratification of Articles I through X of our Constitution incorporated them permanently into our … more
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Message of Hope: Westport forms Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Committee
Welcome to Westport Health Notes, a monthly column from the Westport Board of Health (BOH). The goal is to share information with our community about local issues and projects, public health alerts, … more
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Representative-elect Steve Ouellette will stay on the select board until Spring 2025.
Ouellette looks ahead as swearing in looms
Fresh off his win in the polls early last month, incoming 8th Bristol District Representative Steven Ouellette is winding down some of his many board memberships as he prepares to take the Oath of … more
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The chairman of the Westport board of assessors said instituting a different tax rate for commercial and business properties would hurt mom and pops. Lee's Market, he said, is likely the town's largest employer.
Westport won’t split tax rate, among state’s lowest
Westport will stick with its single tax rate, among the state’s lowest, after the chairman of the board of assessors said this week that introducing a split rate for businesses, commercial and … more
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Historical society president Jenny O’Neill examines the Henry Smith journal Monday morning.
An unexpected treasure returns to Westport
There’s no telling how it ended up in New York, 151 years after the author who filled its 360 pages died here. But a journal owned by a mid-19th century sailor, ship’s agent and farmer … more
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SouthCoast Wind goes for sound variance on Dec. 9
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Town Council will hold a public hearing at 7 pm. on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, on SouthCoast Wind ’s request for a sound variance. more
Volunteers Kate McInnis (left) and Maggie Beers (middle) and others load food into a client's car. 
Giving reason to give thanks in Westport
If the line of cars stretching out from the Westport Grange Monday morning was any indication, hunger is growing in Westport and across the Southcoast. The cars started arriving at 931 Main Road … more
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Owner may call it quits on Lickety Splits
A Westport institution loved by a generation of kids and kids at heart is on the market. Mark Pietryzk has put his Lickety Splits Ice Cream up for sale, asking $475,000 for the 719 State Road … more
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Westport Shorelines - Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Letter: Thanks, from 8th Bristol District candidate Thrasher
Today, this chapter of our campaign for the 8th Bristol Representative comes to a close. I want to take a moment to reflect on what we’ve accomplished together, express my heartfelt … more
Police officers (from left) at Monday’s select board meeting include Deputy Chief Rob Rebello, Lt. Christopher Mello, Sgt. Fernando Goncalves, and Chief Christopher Dunn.
Westport honors police officer, promotes two others
Members of the select board approved the promotion of two Westport Police Department officers, and joined with the chief in recognizing a third for his contributions to the community, Monday evening. … more
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Animals removed from Westport home, then returned
An untold number of animals were removed from the home of Westport’s town accountant earlier this month, but have since been returned. Members of the Westport Board of Health, Animal … more
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Child cruelty, cyberstalking charges top Portsmouth Police report
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, Nov. 18 Monica Rodriguez-Ordonez, 31, of 36 Berroth Court, was charged with two counts … more
Police officers (from left) at Monday’s select board meeting include Deputy Chief Rob Rebello, Lt. Christopher Mello, Sgt. Fernando Goncalves, and Chief Christopher Dunn
Westport police officer honored, two others promoted
Members of the select board approved the promotion of two Westport Police Department officers, and joined with the chief in recognizing a third for his contributions to the community, Monday evening: … more
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8th Bristol Representative-elect Steve Ouellette, earlier this year.
Following Westport recount, Ouellette still tops in 8th Representative race
A recount Wednesday failed to change the outcome and Steven Ouellette is still the leading vote-getter in the 8th Bristol Representative race — all that’s left is for the state to certify … more
Nicole Pearsall, at Monday night's Select Board meeting.
Westport names Nicole Pearsall as town accountant
The Westport Select Board on Monday night unanimously approved the hiring of Nicole Pearsall as the town's new accountant, promoting the long time-assistant to the top position. The vote was 4-0, … more
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Westport man faces felonies following camper break-in
A Westport man faces multiple felony charges for allegedly breaking into a neighbor’s camper and destroying property last week. On Wednesday morning, Nov. 13, police were dispatched to … more
An old timer works on his boat in this photo, taken at Westport Point in the 1950s or ‘60s.
Westport lobstermen recall fishery's heyday
The days of huge hauls and oceans of money may be on the decline. But as he and three other long-time Westport lobstermen sat before a packed house at the Westport Grange one recent Saturday, Grant … more
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Westport Shorelines - Thursday, November 21, 2024
Maddie Melnyk, a freshman, led the Wildcats in scoring. The center forward scored 18 goals and had 9 assists this season. 
Wildcats field hockey team named MAC champs
The Westport field hockey team was named Mayflower Athletic Conference champs with an undefeated league record of 4-0 earlier this month. Wildcats’ forward Bella Babb was named MAC MVP and … more
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