News
Sort by: Featured Most recent
780 results total, viewing 151 - 175
The Westport soccer team is headed to the championship after blanking Boston International 2-0 during the D-5 semifinals on Tuesday night. In photo, Will Quinlan (left), Nazaiah Pacheco celebrate with Zachary Lopes after he assisted on Tommy Bernard's second half goal.
Westport to face Douglas in championship on Saturday
Marcos Dutra Africano and Tommy Bernard scored as the gritty Westport soccer team shut out Boston International 2-0 in the Division 5 state semifinal game at Scituate High School on Tuesday night. … more
|
The assessment for this home at 1985F Main Road increased from $1.54 million to $1.75 million in the town's recent re-assessment. Overall, residential properties rose 10 percent on average.
Property assessments up across the board in Westport
Property assessments are rising across town as Westport finishes up its first full revaluation in three years — but if yours went up, you may not see a tax increase, as the tax rate will be … more
|
An artist's rendering of the new playground planned for the Central Village, at the Town Hall Annex.
A whale of a playground coming to Westport
After years of waiting for the right time, members of the Westport Recreation Department are nearly ready to install a new playground at the Town Hall Annex, replacing one that provided endless fun … more
|
This large retaining wall at 2015 Main Road was not reviewed by the Westport Historical Commission. Building inspector Ralph Souza ordered work on the structure to stop last Friday.
Westport Point homeowners ordered to stop work
Westport building official Ralph Souza has ordered the owners of a $3.65 million Westport Point home to stop construction on what appears to be a large infinity pool retaining wall, as the project … more
|
Members of the Westport Police Department color guard stand at attention.
Veterans' Day Westport: 'Ask what you can do'
One cold January day nearly 62 years ago, a young President John F. Kennedy told his fellow Americans to “ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your … more
|
The property at 435 Old Harbor Road would house up to 12 teenage students at a time.
Old Harbor residents: Teen plan is no school
Though they seldom comment on projects before the planning board, members of the Westport Select Board are making an exception in the case of a proposed live-in school facility that has generated a … more
|
half. Bernard crossed the ball into the box as Quinlan went airborne to head it into the net for his second goal of the game.
Westport heads to the final four, again
The Westport soccer team is heading to the final four after stunning one-seeded Sutton 3-2 in triple overtime during a Division 5 Elite 8 game at Sutton on Saturday afternoon. The eighth-seeded … more
|
Incoming police chief Christopher Dunn (center) talks with select board chairman Richard Brewer and board member Shana Shufelt following Monday’s vote.
Dunn named Westport police chief
A career police officer with a quarter century of service to the Town of Westport will be the town’s next police chief, following his appointmentby the select board Monday evening. … more
|
The victim was a back-seat passenger in the Subaru at right, which was struck from behind while parked along the side of the highway.
Man pleads guilty in 2020 crash that killed Westport girl, 10
A Fall River man has pleaded guilty for causing an accident that killed a 10-year-old Westport girl, and left her sister seriously injured, three years ago. Just before his trial was set to … more
|
Police chief candidates Christopher Dunn (left) and Robert Rebello.
Westport close to hiring new police chief
Two of Westport’s finest — a career police officer and a colleague who joined the force later in life — are the top two candidates for the Westport Police Chief position, and … more
|
Farmers Kate Getz and Andrew Ashbrook tend their land Monday afternoon.
Land out of reach, but Westport farming couple improvises
In this installment of our ‘Keep the Farm in Farm Coast” series, we meet Kate Getz and Andrew Ashbrook of Aeonian Farm, located off of Sandford Road at Deborah Judd and Hank … more
|
Will Quinlan finishes a header for his fourth goal of the game from a cross by Ben Novo in the second half of the Wildcat’s 8-0 win over University Park on Monday.
Quinlan nets 4 goals as Wildcats crush University Park 8-0 in state tourney
Junior striker Will Quinlan scored 4 goals as the Westport Soccer team crushed University Park 8-0 in the round of 32 during a Division 5 state tournament home game on Monday afternoon.   … more
|
The main house at 435 Old Harbor Road would house up to 12 teenage students at a time.
Nearby residents question live-in Westport school plan
What makes a school a school? The question lies at the heart of a sometimes testy two-hour zoning board hearing Wednesday called as Westport officials begin their consideration of a plan to build a … more
|
Westport Food Pantry will farm its own food
The Westport Food Pantry has served thousands of needy residents since its founding during the pandemic, distributing donated food and other essentials purchased with donated funds. Come next summer, … more
|
Westport police logs: Several arrested on warrants
Sunday, Oct. 22 Shannon Lynch, 30, of 12 Lowell Ave., Providence, was arrested on an unspecified warrant after a car stop at State Road and Johnston Street at 1:37 a.m. A Tickle Roaxd … more
Lifeguards and water lovers in the middle of another tough day at Cherry and Webb Beach.
Westport beach pass prices may rise steeply
It will cost significantly more to park at town beaches next year, if a fee hearing planned by the town for next month goes the way members of the beach committee hope it does. Last week, beach … more
|
Kira Galka and the late Thomas Harrington of Little Compton enjoy each other’s company in better days.
Tiverton student keeps teen’s memory alive
Thomas Harrington was only 19 when he died this past May after a decade-long battle with Ewing Sarcoma. But in his final years, the Little Compton resident accomplished things many can only dream of … more
|
Lily Veracka dribbles through a pair defenders before scoring a goal to give Westport a 1-0 lead in the second half of the Wildcats' win over Southeastern on Wednesday.
Westport girls soccer readies for playoffs
Westport girls soccer readies for playoffs as they beat Southeastern 3-1, tie Diman 0-0. Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.   The Westport girls soccer team beat Southeastern … more
|
Map shows location of SouthCoast Wind’s geotechnical survey work that will take place in Portsmouth from Oct. 30 to Nov. 16.
SouthCoast Wind to start geotechnical survey in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — A geotechnical survey for SouthCoast Wind is scheduled to begin here on Monday, Oct. 30. Geotechnical operations are planned for 13 test boring locations along Boyds Lane … more
Kerian Fennelly (foreground) heads out on the East Branch Tuesday as Gary Tripp (center) and Chris Leonard get ready for the dump.
Bay scallops return to Westport
When Kerian Fennelly was a kid, Westport Point was an exciting place if you were interested in fishing. There were still lots of boats working out of the point and if you were young and wanted … more
|
Grounded sailboat a headache for Westport harbormaster
A mysterious sailboat that ran aground on Horseneck Beach Saturday evening doesn't appear to be going anywhere any time soon, much to the chagrin of Westport's harbormaster. But he says there's not a … more
|
Garrett Skov (left) and Max Gallant vie for a Westport corner kick during their win over Holbrook.
Wildcats clinch Mayflower championship, look towards playoffs
The undefeated Westport soccer team clinched the Mayflower Athletic Conference championship after crushing Holbrook 7-0 during a home game on Tuesday afternoon. Then they overpowered Atlantis Charter … more
|
The entrance into the Westport River, from the Knubble. At rear is boat beach and Cherry and Webb.
Feds earmark $1 million for Westport channel dredging
The fate of Westport’s ever-shoaling federal channel recently got good news from the federal government, when marine services director Chris Leonard learned that the United States Army Corps of … more
|
Officers Jarrod Levesque and Mike Chicca of the Westport Police Department.
Westport officers honored for saving man's life
Two Westport police officers have been honored with the department’s Life Saving Award in recognition of their actions on a call earlier this month. On Wednesday, Oct. 11, officers Mike … more
|
Striker Grant Moore in the pulpit of a swordfishing boat some time in the 1980s.
Living by the sword in Westport
Long back before everyone had a computer in their pocket or even a TV at home, Westport Point was the place to be. Crowds would often gather at Lees Wharf to watch the boats come in, and one … more
|
« Prev | 1 … 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 … 32 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.

2024 by East Bay Media Group

Barrington · Bristol · East Providence · Little Compton · Portsmouth · Tiverton · Warren · Westport
Meet our staff
MIKE REGO

Mike Rego has worked at East Bay Newspapers since 2001, helping the company launch The Westport Shorelines. He soon after became a Sports Editor, spending the next 10-plus years in that role before taking over as editor of The East Providence Post in February of 2012. To contact Mike about The Post or to submit information, suggest story ideas or photo opportunities, etc. in East Providence, email mrego@eastbaymediagroup.com.

Quick Links