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Letter: The old Annex playground, a tribute to community spirit
As the town moves toward spending hundreds of thousands of dollars for a much-needed upgrade of the Town Hall Annex Playground, I'd like to remind the community of some history. This all happened 30 … more
An overhead map showing the proposed work in Westport's sewer and water project. The work would run from White's of Westport to the Dartmouth town line.
Westport goes all in on $35M Route 6 build
Westport voters could be asked in April, and again at Town Meeting in May, to approve spending up to $35 million to bring water and sewer — and some say, new life and vitality — to … more
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Owen Boudria fights through a double team to get to the hoop in the fourth quarter.
Wildcats upset undefeated Avon 66-55
The Westport basketball team upset undefeated Avon 66-55 in front of the hometown fans during a league game on Wednesday night. Junior Owen Boudria scored 27 points to lead the Wildcats in scoring, … more
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Researchers from U. Mass Amherst placed acoustic tags on Hammerhead Sharks and Tarpon as part of their shark depredation study.
Killing sharks to reduce depredation is not the answer
Shark depredation, the full or partial consumption of a hooked fish by a shark before it is landed, is an increasing source of human and wildlife conflict in recreational fisheries. This summer and … more
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A view of the Washington Bridge that once carried motorists over the Seekonk River along I-195 West. It has been shut down for seven weeks, its future uncertain.
Accountability is sorely lacking in the I-195 fiasco
The condition of the west bound lanes on I-195 and the subsequent snarl of traffic has unleashed a furious fusillade of accusations and excuses by those in charge. Tens of thousands of daily … more
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Westport, Portsmouth help bring down alleged identity thief
A Fall River man faces multiple counts of fraud and larceny, following an investigation into identity fraud and stolen credit card numbers carried out by the Westport, Portsmouth and Fall River … more
Lawmakers promising a closer look at I-195 bridge saga
STORY OF THE WEEK: The Washington Bridge saga took a noteworthy turn when state officials last week declined to rule out the possible demolition of the westbound portion of the bridge. If such a … more
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A view of the traffic jam on I-195 extending back to the state line with Massachusetts.
McKee makes several bridge response moves
Facing mounting scrutiny of his efforts in the matter, specifically, Governor Dan McKee had a busy few days responding to the ever-growing Washington Bridge closure crisis over the last week plus. … more
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A shack lies in ruins along East Beach Road after the first of three storms to hit Westport since a week before Christmas.
Federal disaster area in Westport?
State emergency management officials are looking into whether towns including Westport are eligible for federal disaster assistance, following back to back storms that ravaged the coast and low-lying … more
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Skylar Rezendes drives to the hoop during the game. She led Westport with 20 points.
Girls' and boys' hoops teams win
The Westport girls' and boys' basketball teams beat Holbrook on Thursday night. Freshman forward Skylar Rezendes scored 20 points as the girls thrashed Holbrook 48-14 in a league home game. The … more
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Westport CPC recommends funding for Bell School, affordable housing trust fund, more
Affordable housing, recreation, town cemeteries and the imagining of the historical society’s Bell School would get a boost if voters approve some $790,000 in community preservation projects at … more
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Rebello pegged for Deputy Westport Police Chief
Robert Rebello, who applied for but was passed over for the vacant Westport Police Chief’s position last month, could be Westport’s next Deputy Chief of Police, following Monday’s … more
Westport police: Woman charged with DUI
A caller from Old Bedford Road complained at 7:33 a.m. that someone had broken into a motor vehicle. Police investigated suspicious activity on D Drive after a 911 call at … more
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti speaks during a press conference held Monday afternoon, Jan. 22.
RIDOT issues first Washington Bridge update in 10 days, doesn't rule out complete westbound replacement
Gov. Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti gave an impromptu update on the status of the Washington Bridge during a news conference called Monday afternoon, … more
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Letter: Please explain how the economy is so ‘bad’
How bad is reality right now? Unemployment down, under 4 percent for two years. Employment up, with hundreds of thousands of jobs added every month. Wages up, if only … more
Residents take a walk down battered East Beach Road after last weekend's storm.
In Westport, popular beach faces an uncertain future
If things keep going the way they are, the Westport Highway Department might want to consider opening a branch on East Beach Road — if they can put it on stilts. Highway Department … more
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A sitdown with Westport's new police chief
It’s just after lunchtime Thursday, three days after his swearing in as Westport’s new police chief. Christopher Dunn wants to get one thing down before he begins: “When we’re … more
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Carol Mello of Portsmouth (left) and Constance Gee of Westport (third from left), who oppose SouthCoast Wind’s proposal, hand out work sheets while one of the wind energy supporters, Jill Gabrielsen (right), shows how she feels outside the Portsmouth High School auditorium before Tuesday’s Town Council meeting.
Portsmouth enters host community agreement with SouthCoast Wind
PORTSMOUTH — After more than three hours of listening to both opponents and supporters of wind energy Tuesday night, the Town Council voted 5-1 to enter into a host community agreement … more
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Colleen Newcomb spends a moment with Westport Point United Methodist Church pastor Seth Fortier, following Sunday’s services.
Westporter on a mission to improve clean water access in Costa Rica
The Westport Point United Methodist Church will hold a fund-raiser this Saturday for a college freshman who will soon travel to Costa Rica, spreading clean water access and the gospel. The 3 … more
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Schneider's anti-Trump stance shows she's a rare breed in U.S. politics
STORY OF THE WEEK: Claudin Schneider is a rare breed in American politics: a Republican and former Rhode Island congresswoman who is doing everything in her power to stop Donald Trump from returning … more
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A President who cared more about the Presidency than the self
‘The Trials of Harry S. Truman – The Extraordinary Presidency of an Ordinary Man, 1945-1953’ By Jeffrey Frank Of all U.S. Presidents, Missourian Harry Truman may have been the … more
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The world gene banks currently hold about 40,000 bean varieties.
La Cocina Povera/The Poor Kitchen – Homage to the Legume
This is the second feature in a series of cultural meals aimed to highlight history, nutrition and simplicity. As I reflect on cultural meals that showcase the heart of a poor kitchen, the bean … more
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John Migliori with his first of 2024.  A 21” Sebago Salmon caught at his favorite Aquidneck Island, RI pond with a Kastmaster lure.
Speed zones save right whales
\NOAA Fisheries announced the annual opening of a Seasonal Management Area (SMA) in Cape Cod Bay to protect North Atlantic right whales starting on Jan. 1, 2024, to May 15, 2024.   All vessels … more
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Owen Boudria soars to the basket in the fourth quarter. Boudria scored 29 points as Westport fell to Seekonk 60-50.
Boudria scores 29 as Westport loses 60-50 battle to Seekonk
Owen Boudria scored 29 points as the Westport basketball team fell to Seekonk 60-50 in a non-league battle at Seekonk High School on Friday night. The loss drops the Wildcats’ record to 3-6 … more
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Shellfishermen unload freshly dug oysters.
Is Westport River running out of oysters?
Are oyster beds disappearing from the Westport River? It depends on who you talk to. Members of the select board delayed action Monday evening on a request from the town’s shellfish … more
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