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 …
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By Mike Rego
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6/24/25
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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 …
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BY MANUEL C. “MANNY” CORREIRA
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6/18/25
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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 …
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By Mike Rego
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6/17/25
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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 …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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6/3/25
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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.
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dione Jr.
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6/3/25
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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 …
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By Mike Rego
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5/21/25
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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.
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5/19/25
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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.
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5/1/25
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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 …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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5/1/25
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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 …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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4/28/25
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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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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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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 …
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4/8/25
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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 …
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Story, photos and videos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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3/13/25
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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.
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Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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3/10/25
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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 …
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3/5/25
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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 …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne Jr.
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3/3/25
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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.
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Story by Richard W. Dionne Jr.
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3/3/25
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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 …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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2/21/25
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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.
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Story and photos by Rich Dionne
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2/13/25
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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 …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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2/11/25
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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 …
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Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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2/1/25
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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.
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Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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1/30/25
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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 …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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1/27/25
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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 …
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1/24/25
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