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The entrance/exit to the Hix Bridge Landing can be seen at left, just before the bridge.

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 … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/23/25

Boat ends up high and dry on Metacom

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 … more

4/23/25

Wickenden Street Makers Market is Saturday

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 … more

4/23/25

Imago presents Ed Shea in 'I Am My Own Wife'

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 … more

4/23/25

Annual Driving Miss Daffy Parade returns to Newport

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 … more

4/23/25

Norman Bird Sanctuary hosting a City Nature Challenge

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 … more

4/23/25

Fogland cleanup is Saturday in Tiverton

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 … more

4/23/25

Family Arbor Day Tree Trek at Blithewold

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 … more

4/23/25

Earth Day cleanup is Saturday in Portsmouth

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 … more

4/23/25

Newport Live hosts South African Freedom Day Celebration

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, … more

4/23/25

A Froggy Night Hike with Audubon

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 … more

4/23/25

Distinctive Homes of the East Bay & South Coast | Spring 2025

Distinctive Homes of the East Bay & South Coast | Spring 2025 more

4/23/25

Two left in Westport superintendent search

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 … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/22/25

Wind turbines well offshore, as seen from the border of Little Compton and Westport last Friday.

Westport wind group's future blowing in the wind

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 … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/21/25

An extreme high tide in October 2024 completely flooded an access road at Gull Cove, off Route 24.

Coastal photos needed of Saturday’s king tide

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 … more

4/21/25

Capt. Brandon Hagopian (right) of B-Hagz Bait and Adventures Charters (bhagzbaits@gmail.com), said he went summer flounder fishing last year after dropping off a night squid charter and caught seven double digit fluke.

NOAA budget and staff cuts bad for much more than fishing

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 … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 4/21/25

When life gives you lemons …

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 … more

By Michelle Mercure | 4/18/25

Westport resident Kevin McGoff fishes Grays Mill Pond Saturday morning with his daughter Carolyn and son Wesley.

Biting cold, and a few bites, in Adamsville

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 … more

By Christian Silvia | 4/17/25

Thomas Harrington teaches drumming to students at the Macomber School several years ago.

Blood drive honors memory of two who left too soon

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 … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/17/25

Professor Bernardo Motta sits with his students, engaging in one-on-one conversations about environmental issues.

The call of the wild in the East Bay — calls for environmental advocacy

“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 … more

By Michelle Mercure | 4/17/25

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 best use for the town.

Old high school a new ‘community campus' for Westport?

PICS HS1 Ted Hayes 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 … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/16/25

Letter: Disrespectful eyesore on Hixbridge

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 … more

4/16/25

Connor James celebrates with a coach after hitting a run-scoring single during the Wildcats 10-2 win over Shore Shore on Wednesday afternoon.

Westport baseball team beats South Shore Vo-Tech, twice

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 … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 4/15/25

Letter: On the paper's letters policy, and national politics

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 … more

4/15/25

Westport will soon seed the river with thousands of seed quahogs during its yearly shellfish relay. Above, a load of tiny scallops are released in a relay a few years back.

$100,000? That's a lot of clams!

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 … more

4/15/25