Members of the Westport Landing Commission aren’t counting on cooperation with the Masonic Lodge next door, and earned conservation commission approval last week to widen Hix Bridge …
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By Ted Hayes
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4/23/25
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A Barrington boater's season got off to a rough start when an Albin fishing boat fell from its trailer following an accident near the Bristol and Warren line about 3 p.m. Wednesday.
The Albin …
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4/23/25
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The Wickenden Street Makers Market is set to take over the streets on Saturday, April 26, from 11a.m. to 6 p.m. They will feature more 50 local artists and small businesses showcasing their …
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4/23/25
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Imago Foundation for the Arts (IFA) will present Ed Shea performing Doug Wright’s Pulitzer and Tony-award-winning play, “I am My Own Wife,” at Imago Gallery, on Friday, April 25 and …
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4/23/25
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The Audrain Automobile Museum, in partnership with Newport Daffodil Days, invites everyone to the 11th annual Driving Miss Daffodil Parade — a joyful tribute to the 1,200,000 daffodils that …
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4/23/25
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Norman Bird Sanctuary is hosting a City Nature Challenge (CNC) this weekend.
Whether you're an experienced naturalist or a beginner, the CNC is a chance to get outside, explore, and …
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4/23/25
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Volunteer groups are partnering to clean up the Fogland area of Tiverton on Saturday, April 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. Join as they plog (jog and pick up trash). This event is free and all are welcome to …
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4/23/25
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Blithewold is hosting a Family Arbor Day Tree Trek with Connie Ganley on Saturday, April 26 (rain date April 27), from 10 a.m. to noon.
Visitors should meet at the Visitors Center
Bring the …
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4/23/25
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The Portsmouth Conservation Commission in partnership with Litter-Free Rhode Island will sponsor an Earth Day Clean-up on Saturday April 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Glen Brown House, Linden …
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4/23/25
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Experience an extraordinary evening with legendary South African saxophonist McCoy Mrubata and his new sextet Siyabulela at the beautiful Casino Theatre.
A living legend of South African jazz, …
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4/23/25
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Audubon’s Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in Seekonk is host for a Froggy Night Hike this Friday, April 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Spend the evening with Audubon and discover which frogs are active …
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4/23/25
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Distinctive Homes of the East Bay & South Coast | Spring 2025
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4/23/25
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Two career educators with more than a half century of work experience between them are finalists to become Westport’s new school superintendent, following the expected retirement of Thomas …
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By Ted Hayes
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4/22/25
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A town board formed five months ago to monitor the potential impacts of offshore wind on Westport could soon go on an extended hiatus, or meet much less frequesntly. The reason? Changes in the …
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By Ted Hayes
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4/21/25
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Get your cameras ready!
Extreme high tides will return to Rhode Island coastlines on Saturday, April 26, at 7:33 p.m.
The University of Rhode Island is asking Rhode Islanders to join …
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4/21/25
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Staff, budget, and research reductions outlined for NOAA in a Trump administration would be devastating for US agriculture, shipping, fishing, weather safety and the security of our nation as …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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4/21/25
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This last week, my closet decided it was time for some spring cleaning.
I was taking a shower when I heard the sound of something crashing in my bedroom. Because I had music blaring …
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By Michelle Mercure
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4/18/25
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The mercury was at 35 degrees, with a wind chill that made it feel like 19 at Grays Mill Pond in Adamsville early Saturday morning. Still, that was good enough for the brave souls who came out for …
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By Christian Silvia
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4/17/25
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The late Thomas Harrington and Tracy Pereira touched countless lives in Little Compton and Westport. Two years after Harrington’s death at age 19, and nine months after Pereira followed, loved …
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By Ted Hayes
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4/17/25
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“Waaah” is a sound not sought by most, but there are some who seek it nightly. They head outside, after sunset, specifically listening for a low pitched “Waaah” sound. It is …
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By Michelle Mercure
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4/17/25
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The old Westport High School is a valuable town resource, but residents at a meeting Thursday said the town needs more financial data before deciding the …
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By Ted Hayes
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4/16/25
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We drove across the Hixbridge bridge today and just before heading east over the bridge, on the left, were a series of mangled trees.
Ripped to shreds (same horrible machine that …
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4/16/25
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Westport broke out for 10 hits as they clobbered South Shore Vo-Tech 10-2 during a home game on Wednesday. The Wildcats also beat the Vikings 5-3 in an away game on Thursday to improve their record …
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Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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4/15/25
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This paper’s decision, based on some opaque policy, to print letters to the editor on local issues only is their rightful business. This decision may rest on the belief that national …
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4/15/25
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A few short notes from last week’s recent shellfish advisory board meeting:
Shellfish fund
Marine services director Chris Leonard had a nice day earlier this month when he opened the …
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4/15/25
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