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Umbrellas were seen all around Rhode Island Country Club Tuesday, June 23, as players in the 2025 State Amateur golf championship tried to stave off the triple-digit temps.
State Amateur golf championship tees off at Rhode Island Country Club
Towels soaked in ice water, bucket hats of all shapes and umbrellas usually kept in the bag for rain were all just about required for the participants in the 120th playing of the State Amateur Golf … more
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Vintage Baseball will be played this year on June 21 at Guiteras School Field on Washington St. as part of the Bristol Fourth of July Celebration.
First pitch for annual vintage baseball game is June 21
Once upon a time, long before many of us reading this article were even born, the game of baseball was king of all sports, especially at this time of year, when ball clubs from Bristol and … more
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Northeast Amateur Invitational features another outstanding field of golfers for 63rd playing
If you're a fan of golf and you've never had occasion to do so, head over Wannamoisett Country Club in East Providence sometime before the end of the week to take in the 63rd Northeast Amateur … more
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Pitcher Lia Doster (left) and first baseman Carlie Martin (middle) high five catcher Lexi Boissonneau after she caught a foul ball during the Tigers 11-2 win over Pawtucket in the Div-3 winner's bracket quarterfinals on Tuesday afternoon.  Tiverton also beat Narragansett 21-13 in the semifinals setting up a winner's bracket final against Cranston East on Monday night. 
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 … more
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Jacob Aurelio slides under the tag of the Boston International catcher and scores the winning run for the Wildcats in the third inning. 
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.  more
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RI Shellfish Association President Mike McGiveney (left) and member Scott Travers (right) shuck clams during the "Quahog Week" event held at The Guild Restaurant on Water Street in Warren Wednesday, May 14.
State celebrates clamming industry with annual 'Quahog Week'
The governor, representatives from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, the Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaborative and the Rhode Island Shellfisherman's Association gathered … more
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Westport basketball team head coach Scot Boudria (left) poses with his son and senior player, Owen Boudria after he was named Division 5 Player of the Year by the Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association at the Red Auerbach Senior Awards Breakfast on Sunday.
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.  … more
“Celeste” by Chris Plaisted has been shown for the last year near the East Bay Bike Path in town at the corner of Child Street and Railroad Avenue as part of the Warren Arts and Cultural Commission's Rotating Sculpture Program.
Warren Arts and Culture Commission issues artists call
The Warren Arts and Cultural Commission (WACC) is issuing its next call for a second sculpture to be showcased along the East Bay Bike Path in town at the corner of Child Street and Railroad Avenue. … more
Luke Finglas pitched struck out 12 as Westport shutout Atlantis Charter 11-0 in their first league game of the season on Monday.
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 … more
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Owen Boudria pops up for a jump shot during the Final Four. He scored a game high 27 points during the 57-56 loss to Hopedale. He was named the Mayflower Athletic Conference MVP and a Dave Cowens Award finalist.
Westport star named MAC MVP and Dave Cowens finalist
Westport basketball star Owen Boudria was named the Mayflower Athletic Conference MVP for the second time and a Dave Cowens Award finalist for his elite play in leading the Wildcats on a magical ride … more
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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
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
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DEM sets April 12 as opening of the 2025 trout season
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has stocked more than 100 freshwater locations, including children’s-only ponds, with 60,000 fish — brook, brown, rainbow, and … more
Owen Boudria celebrates after giving Westport a slim lead in late the fourth quarter in Westport;s 57-56 loss to Hopedale in the D-5 Final Four.
Westport's wonderful playoff ride stops at final four
Tears swelled in the eyes of the players as Westport’s wonderful tournament ride came to an end, one point shy, as they fell to 2nd seeded Hopedale 57-56 in the Division 5 Final Four at Taunton … more
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The Wildcats pose with the final four trophy after defeating Rockport in the Elite 8.
Westport plays Hopedale in the Division 5 Final Four on Tuesday
The Westport basketball team is in the Division 5 Final Four after clobbering 19th seeded Rockport 59-46 in a home Elite 8 game on Saturday afternoon. As players shook hands after the game, … more
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Owen Boudria drives for a layup during the Wildcats Sweet 16 victory over Duggan on Tuesday night. They move on to host Rockport in the Elite 8 on Saturday.
Westport upsets Duggan Academy 72-69, gains Elite 8
The Westport boys basketball team upset a stacked 6th seeded John J. Duggan Academy 72-69 in the D-5 Sweet 16 at the Springfield Science and Technology High School on Tuesday night. The 11th seeded … more
Skylar Rezendes drives in for a layup. The sophomore forward scored a game high 15 points as Westport beat Neighborhood House 46-23 in the D-5 round of 32.
Westport girls crush Neighborhood House 46-23, move on in D-5 tourney
The Westport girls' basketball team used strong shooting and defense to crush Neighborhood House Charter School 46-23 in a Division 5 round of 32 home game on Thursday night. The 15-6 Wildcats move … more
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Owen Boudria drives in between defenders for a layup in the fourth quarter.
Westport outlasts Avon 74-72, moves on to round of 16
Owen Boudria scored 41 points as Westport outlasted Avon 74-72 in overtime in the Division 5 Round of 32 at home on Friday night. The 15-6 Wildcats move on to play 6th seeded John J. Duggan Academy in the Round of 16 on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. more
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Jenna Egbe stops a Blue Devils offensive attack during the Wildcats 37-30 win over Fairhaven on Tuesday night.
Wildcats end season with a bang, look ahead to tournament
The Westport girls basketball team finished up their regular season with a bang, winning three games in three days to improve their record to 14-6 and power ranking to 16th in Division 5. The … more
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Owen Boudria elevates for a monster dunk, sending the crowd into a frenzy in the first half of Westport's 79-74 victory over Holbrook in front of a packed senior night house on Wednesday.
Wildcats thrash Holbrook 79-74 on senior night
Owen Boudria put on another clinic as the Westport basketball team beat Holbrook 79-74 in front of a packed senior night house on Wednesday. The win improved the Wildcats record to 12-6 and more importantly upped their power ranking to 10th in Division 5. more
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Owen Boudria pops up for a jump shot during Westport's 71-69 home win on Friday night. Boudria was unstoppable, scoring 40 points during the victory.
Unstoppable Boudria fuels Wildcats past Southeastern 71-69
Owen Boudria scored 40 points as the Westport basketball team beat Southeastern RVT 71-69 in a non-league home game on Friday night. The win improved the Wildcats record to 11-6 with a power ranking … more
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Skylar Rezendes drives in for a layup during Westport's blow-out win over Avon on Thursday night.
Good news: Rezendes is back as Westport topples Avon 47-19
The Westport girls basketball game toppled Avon 47-19 in a league home game on Thursday night. The win was the Wildcat’s fourth straight as they improve their record to 10-3. Every Wildcat … more
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Owen Boudria netted a season high 42 points as the Westport basketball team downed Bishop Stang 85-77 in a non-league home game on Tuesday night. The win impoved the Wildcats record to 8-5. 
Boudria sets season mark as Westport beats Stang 85-77
Boudria netted a season high 42 points as the Westport basketball team downed Bishop Stang 85-77 in a non-league home game on Tuesday night. The win impoved the Wildcats record to 8-5.  … more
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Alex Krynicki drives in for a layup during Westport's 55-44 victory over Carver on Wednesday. The Senior guard is bringing a needed toughness to the Wildcats this season.
Transfer student adds toughness, Wildcats wins three-straight
They have no big men and sometimes they find it difficult to score, but the Westport basketball team can play tough defense and bring a frenetic energy that can make good teams succumb. Last week the … more
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RIDEM confirms domestic bird case of Avian Flu
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced Friday afternoon, Jan. 24, the presence of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza in a noncommercial farm flock … more
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