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A Westport police officers shares toys with a young friend at last year's lighting festival.
Westport kicks off the holiday season Sunday
Westport's holiday season officially begins late Sunday afternoon, when the Westport Recreation Department and Westport Land Conservation Trust join at the trust's home base, Westport Woods, at 573 … more
In Westport, echoes of a rebellion
They began on the other side of the world, but the mass protests over women’s rights that began in Iran a year ago continue to echo across the globe. Those reverberations reach Westport late … more
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Two offshore wind forums scheduled in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — The CFP Arts Wellness Community Hall, 933 Anthony Road, is the site for two upcoming information forums on the topic of offshore wind. “Offshore Wind and the … more
A view from Wolf Pit Hill looking west to Drift Road at the Head of Westport. In the far distance stands the Bell School and houses lining Drift Road. The Wolf Pit School, built in 1833, appears in the center foreground, close to the gambrel-roofed house built by W. F. King. On the far right stands the home of Dr. Tupper, who cared for seriously ill patients. Several buildings stand on the west landing across the river. Look closely to find a ladder leaning against a tree and the horse and buggy, probably belonging to the photographer. The photograph is from The Penobscot Marine Museum Collection, Eastern Illustrating and Publishing Company Collection.
Panoramas show a Westport long gone, on a grand scale
A new exhibition featuring 22 historical panoramic views of Westport opens Thursday, Jan. 3 at the Westport Free Public Library, presenting astonishing expansive visions of the landscape as well as … more
Everyone was Irish during last year's parade in Adamsville. This is the event's second year.
'World's shortest' St. Patrick's Day parade returns
Save Saturday, March 18 on your calendar — this could only take a few minutes. The "World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade" is coming back, a year after the Kinnane brothers of … more
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The Funkies, also known as the Funky White Honkies, play at last year's Shellstock.
Shellstock bumped up to August this year
The yearly concert, scheduled for Sunday, August 13 at the Westport Fairgrounds, is the largest public fund-raiser for the Westport Shellfish Propagation Fund. And while it usually draws a big crowd … more
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Hanna Vogel at work.
New artist in residence at Westport Woods
Artist Hanna Vogel is the June Artist in Residence at Westport Woods Conservation Park. This is the second year of the residence program, a collaboration between the Westport Cultural Council … more
Enormous book fair returns to Westport this weekend
The Westport Friends 59th annual Book Fair returns after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. It will be under three huge main tents with over 30,000 books for sale. There will no refreshments for … more
Off-shore wind forum set for Nov. 16 in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Planning Department, along with URI’s Coastal Resources Center and Rhode Island Sea Grant, will host a forum on Wednesday, Nov. 16, to discuss the science and … more
Westport honors veterans, fallen Monday
Westport will mark Memorial Day with a parade and ceremony this coming Monday, May 29. The parade begins with a wreath laying, rifle salute and the playing of Taps at the World War I monument in … more
Westport residents at last year’s Town Meeting.
Town Meeting demystified Wednesday evening
Confused about Westport’s Town Meeting? How it works, the process and procedure, and more? On Wednesday evening, Westport middle schoolers become the teachers. The eighth grade class will … more
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Westport's new middle high school open for tours Saturday
If you haven't taken a tour through Westport's new Middle High School, Saturday's a good chance. The cutting edge school, which opened in September 2021, is now firing on all cylinders, with … more
Narrows Center August concerts: The Garcia Project
Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River will be holding a concert series every weekend in August.  The Garcia Project will be performing on August 5 at 8:00 p.m., with doors opening at … more
Whitehorne Museum celebrates makers past and present
Take part in an afternoon of crafts and hands-on activities at the Whitehorne House Museum on August 13. The museum will be hosting local creators, including the Timber Framers Guild, Newport Sea … more
Free concerts at King Park: Swinglane Orchestra
King Park in Newport will be holding free concerts every Sunday through August 29 from 3:00-6:00 p.m., as a part of NIMFest. The whole family is welcome, including pets. This Sunday, August 14, … 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
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Little Compton artist Ian Silvia, at his studio, has begun a month-long residency in Westport.
Little Compton artist settles in at Westport Woods
Little Compton artist Ian Silvia, of Fried Glass Studios, has begun a month-long residency at Westport Woods. Silvia, who works primarily in glass, metal and stone, will be working in Westport … more
A performer entertains at sunset at Westport Rivers Vineyard and Winery.
Something to look forward to — summer music at Westport Rivers Winery
WESTPORT — In the spirit of ‘betters days are coming,” Westport River Winery offers this announcement … “We  believe that there is a 'light at the end of … more
Tim O'Toole works a sifter to recover small artifacts from a construction trench at the Wilbor House.
Little Compton Historical Society needs help digging
Since June, L ittle Compton Historical Society  workers have uncovered more than 1,000 artifacts from a 180-square foot construction trench at the Wilbor House, the society's headquarters … more
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Veterans (from left) Paul Schmid III, Justin Latini and Carol Freitas listen to a speaker at last year's Memorial Day ceremony.
Westport plans Memorial Day parade, service Monday
Westport will honor the sacrifice of its veterans, and those across the country, when it holds its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony this coming   Monday, May 30. The town's Office of … more
The late Carlton 'Cukie' Macomber, left, with his friend Robert Harding of the Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society.
Westport remembers 'Cukie' Macomber Sunday
Carlton 'Cukie' Macomber could tell a good yarn. On Sunday, it's the South Coast's turn to tell a few about the late Westport Point resident, who passed away earlier this year. The Dartmouth … more
Wunnegin, the renovation of which recently won a state preservation award, is among the homes on the tour set for next Saturday, Sept. 17.
Doors open at some of Little Compton's most historic homes
Some of Little Compton's most historic homes and historical properties will be open for public tours next Saturday, when the Little Compton Historical Society holds its historic property tour for the … more
The late Richard "Sweet Pea" Hart will be honored this year.
Save your clams — Shellstock is coming
Shellstock is coming in just over two weeks, and organizers hoping to raise funds to keep the town's shellfish stocks healthy are dedicating the event in honor of long-time shore engineer, assistant … more
Newport Dance Festival July 19-24
Newport's own Island Moving Company will be joined by five visiting dance companies during the Newport Dance Festival, held from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on the nights of July 19-24. The performances will be … more
A bagpiper from the Westport Fire Department plays during the town's Veterans' Day ceremony last November. This year's ceremony is Friday.
Westport honors veterans in ceremony Friday
Westport will honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces, including the approximately 900 veterans who call Westport home, during its annual Veterans Day … more
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