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Jonathan Stone, former executive director of Save the Bay, was presented this year’s person of the year award by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse at the 14th Annual Energy, Environment and Oceans Leaders Day.
Hats off to Senator Whitehouse for another great Leaders Day
Hats off to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and his staff for putting together the Energy, Environment and Oceans Leaders Day, Friday, Dec. 1, at the Rhode Island Convention Center. This is the 14th year the … more
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Eric Whipple of Whipple Tree Experts guides Ray Elias’s large spruce tree off a trailer and onto the front lawn of the Westport Land Conservation Trust’s Kirby House on Adamsville Road.
Spruced up one last time in Westport
Every Christmas season, year in and out, Ray Elias climbed the large spruce in the front yard of his Holly Lane home, decorated it and otherwise made it look perfect for the holiday season, much to … more
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Letter: Republicans don’t seem to have any interest in governing
To the editor: I feel obliged to answer Mr. Hewett’s letter (“Voters in Rhode Island do not seem able to get it,” Portsmouth Times, Nov. 30) about the integrity, or perhaps … more
Westport gets closer to regulating Air BnBs
Once a lengthy document that contained a dizzying array of rules, steps, fees, inspections and prohibitions, an updated version of the town’s proposed Bed and Breakfast and Short Term Rental … more
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Westport Shorelines - Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Westport fires back at Point owner
The owners of a $3.6 million home at Westport Point have been ordered before the historical commission Monday evening to explain how they will correct what the commission’s chairman and … more
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Tautog fishing is strong, and cod fishing is just heating up.
Goodbye, to a good friend – and there’s still time for fishing
I have made a lot of friends fishing but have made just as many at coffee shops. Sorry to say my coffee friend Marc passed away Saturday after fighting pancreatic cancer for over a year. Fishing … more
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Westport Health Notes — toward a happy, healthy and harm-free holiday
Welcome to Westport Health Notes, a monthly column from the Westport Board of Health (BOH). The goal is to share information with our community about local issues and projects, public health alerts, … more
Land Trust secures rare gift for Westport
While skyrocketing land prices threaten open farmland across the South Coast, the Westport Land Conservation Trust recently received a valuable and generous gift — a donated conservation … more
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Distinctive Homes | Winter 2023
The 2023 winter edition of Distinctive Homes more
Westport deputy police chief calls it a career
There are more personnel changes coming at the Westport Police Department, following the selection last week of Detective Sgt. Christopher Dunn as the department’s next chief. Several days … more
Letter: Westport man's comments were shameful NIMBY-ism
I read with much concern the article on the proposed school on Old Harbor Road. I do not know the quality of what is proposed for either education or treatment. I do know that there is a desperate … more
Letter: Westport Food Pantry garden — what a great idea!
Community gardens strengthen connections. The news that Westport’s Food Pantry may cultivate and provide locally sourced fresh produce at the Town Farm is wonderful news. The garden will have … more
Westport patrolmen Jarrod Levesque (left) and Michael Chicca received the lifesaving award at the station on Thursday. 
Westport officers honored for saving a life
Friday was a big day for two Westport officers who just weeks earlier saved a man’s life while responding to a call. At noon Friday, Nov. 17, officers Michael Chicca and Jarrod Levesque … more
Beach pass fees rise in Westport
They’re still the best views anywhere, but it will cost a bit more to park at town beaches starting next season. The Board of Selectmen Monday evening approved a beach commission request … more
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Westport Shorelines - Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Police drive a big win for Westport Food Pantry
Coffers are overflowing at the Westport Food Bank, after police dropped off hundreds of pounds of donated food Thursday morning (above, Sgt. Robert Rebello and Detective Michelle Donovan load up an … more
Commentary: Westport's helpful hardware girls
“I think I’m going to need one of the guys to help me with this.” “Wow, I’ve never seen a girl fill propane before.” It’s 2023, so one would be safe to … more
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A serious true crime spell-binder and a light, fun read
I read “Killers of the Flower Moon” before all the movie hoopla started. The film doesn’t sound as accurate as the book by David Grann, which I highly recommend. For something … more
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'At least I'm not boring' – A 2026 campaign preview?
STORY OF THE WEEK: “At least I’m not boring” – as Attorney General Peter Neronha quipped this week on X, formerly known as Twitter – could be the theme of a 2026 run for … more
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Walt Galloway and his fishing partner Walter Berry caught tautog to 21” earlier this week in the General Rock, North Kingstown area.
Public hearings on draft striped bass regulation options
The Atlantic coastal states of Maine through Virginia have scheduled hearings to gather public input on Draft Addendum II to Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped … more
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The MIAA Division V state soccer champion Westport Wildcats pose for a photo following their victory Saturday afternoon.
Westport wins first-ever state championship
The state champion Westport Wildcats — doesn’t that sound good! — received a hero’s welcome Saturday night when they returned home after knocking off Douglas on the road to … more
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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
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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
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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
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