Westport beaches set to open June 14 — but there's a catch
Westport beaches are expected to open for the season Saturday, June 14, but lifeguards will work reduced hours through the end of the … Read More
Westport police: Drunk driver with three-year-old in car leaves scene of accident
A Fall River man who Westport police allege was driving drunk with his three-year-old daughter in the car faces numerous charges after … Read More
Westport town administrator calls it a career
Town administrator James Hartnett will retire in September, closing out a four-year term as the town’s chief municipal official. … Read More
From taboo to all you – the mainstreaming of tattoos
With the arrival of summer comes the return of bikinis, tank tops, sundresses, and sandals. Less clothing means more skin — and more … Read More
Westport water rates set to rise 15 percent
Westport is raising water rates 15 percent. In a 4-1 vote Monday evening, select board members approved increasing the rate to help … Read More
Westport bids farewell to Class of 2025
“The rest is still unwritten.” These words from a popular song by Natasha Bedingfield from 2004 were also a recurring … Read More
Things To Do ...

Tools & Trades Day at Coggeshall Farm

Coggeshall Farm is hosting “Tools and Trades Day,” a chance for visitors to learn about some of the many trades that were important to farmers in the 18th century. On Saturday, June 14, …

Sunset Music Series on Fridays at Westport Rivers

The 18th season of Sunset Music Series is underway on Fridays (and two Saturdays) this summer. Bring your blankets, bug spray and lawn chairs. Wine, beer and food available for purchase, with …

34th summer of polo begins Saturday

Newport Polo has unveiled the season schedule for the Newport International Polo Series. Presented by Turkish Airlines, it features a lineup of matches and international rivalries for the 34th summer …
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Obituaries
Lawrence Beirne Lawrence T. Beirne, 92, of Fountain Avenue, Barrington, died peacefully on June 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Louise M. (Pelissi
Brian Welch BRIAN J. WELCH - Funeral Mass of the Resurrection|Brian J. Welch, 60, previous death notice in the Barrington Times. Passed away in Dover-Foxcroft Maine December 2, 2024. Funeral Mass of the Resurrect
Patricia Franco Bristol|Patricia Ann (Amaral) Franco, 85, of Bristol, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at her residence. She was the beloved wife of Dominic Franco for 65 years. Born in Fall River, MA, she w
Sports
Tigers crush Cranston East, move on to the championship The Tiverton softball team crushed Cranston East 14-2 in the D-3 Winner's Bracket final at RIC on Monday night. The Tigers will now play in the state championship game against the loser's bracket …
Fantastic Finglas stymies Boston International  Westport ace Luke Finglas struck out 7 and pitched a complete game as the baseball team beat Boston International 4-2 in the D-5 Round of 32 at home on Monday afternoon. The senior allowed just 1 hit, 4 walks and 2 runs in 7 innings. 
Boudria named D-5 Player of the Year Wildcats basketball star Owen Boudria was named the Division 5 Player of the Year by the Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association at the Red Auerbach Senior Awards Breakfast on Sunday.  …
Wildcats crush Atlantis Charter 11-0 in first league game The Westport baseball team received outstanding pitching and timely hitting as they shut out Atlantis Charter 11-0 in their first league game of the season on Monday afternoon. The win improved the …
Opinion
Letter: In support of an assault weapons ban

To the editor: I never know day to day if another community will be devastated by gun violence once again. Even more worrisome is if I turn the news on and hear one of those communities is right …

Letter: ‘No Kings’ in the USA — Join us June 14

To the editor: I had intended to write a much different letter this week with information on No Kings Day. I will get to that, but first I feel the need to express my horror and heartbreak at …

Letter: Thanks to commission on disability for playground donation

The Westport Recreation Department would like to thank the Westport Commission on Disability for their generous donation of a communication board that was purchased to be hung and used at the new …

Letter: Skip the parade and attend a No Kings Day rally

To the editor: On June 14th the nation will be subjected to the spectacle of a military parade the likes of which we generally do not have in our country, and to make matters worse, the chief …

Letter: Support bill to keep Rhode Island litter free

To the editor: I am writing to encourage East Bay readers to contact their representatives to voice support for House bill H 6207 pending in the Rhode Island legislature that would create a …

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