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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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Contractors prepare the approach to the eastbound side of the Washington Bridge to soon receive three lanes of motorists.
RIDOT closes East Providence exit overnight to accommodate bridge lane changes
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is informing motorists as part of it ongoing effort to alleviate the intense congestion on the Washington Bridge since the … more
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Judy’s Island is about two thirds of the way up the West Branch, on the eastern shore.
Capsized Westport quahogger rescued
A commercial shellfisherman who capsized his center console on a remote stretch of the Westport River’s west branch last Thursday was able to make it safely to shore with the help of a nearby … more
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A plan to develop a live-in school for adolescents with substance abuse problems on the Westport/LittleCompton town line has caused a furor in the quiet Acoaxet area.
Old Harbor ‘school’ plan delayed — again
It will be at least another two months before a controversial plan to develop a live-in school for teens with substance abuse issues gets another hearing before the town. For the third time … more
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Westport police logs: Two DUIs this week
Monday, March 11 A 911 caller reported an accident with injuries on American Legion Highway at 7:35 a.m. A 911 caller reported a suspicious person at Hix Bridge Road and Route 88. But … more
Westport ballot set — several open seats with no candidates
The ballot for next month's election is set, with several contested races and more than a few with nobody interested in running. Apart from a $35 million debt exclusion question that will face … more
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg talks to the assembled media after touring the Washington Bridge with local officials Tuesday morning, March 19.
Secretary Buttigieg tours decrepit westbound span
PROVIDENCE — Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg promised the federal government would do all it could to help assist and expedite the process of replacing the westbound side of the … more
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Westport Grange talks climate resiliency and agriculture
Members of Westport’s agricultural community will meet next Wednesday at the Grange, 931 Main Road, to learn a bit more climate change and how it could continue to impact Westport in the coming … more
David and Diane MacGregor, grand marshals of this year’s parade, thank the crowd during the post-parade concert.
Little Compton grand marshals: “It feels so good”
This year’s Grand Marshals, long-time Little Compton teachers Diane and David MacGregor, drew some of the loudest cheers as the parade worked its way east on Main Road. Later in the day, during … more
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Little Compton, meet Miss Rhode Island Red 2024
There were plenty of smiles to be had at Sunday’s World’s Shortest St. Paddy’s Day parade in Adamsville, but few as wide as Caroline Wilkie Wordell’s. Occupying spot 39A … more
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PHOTOS: Adamsville knows how to throw a party
2024 is the year the World’s Shortest St. Paddy’s Day parade got big. Thousands of people crowded into Little Compton Sunday for the third annual parade, started as a joke in 2022 by … more
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Joining Rep. McGaw (second from right) as special guests during Thursday’s House session were parade organizer Chuck Kinnane (right), this year's parade grand marshals David and Diane MacGregor, and John Sperduti, treasurer (not pictured).
Kinnanes honored as world's shortest St. Paddy's Day parade nears
State Representative Michelle McGaw  (District 71, Tiverton, Little Compton and Portsmouth) had special guests when the House celebrated St. Patrick's Day Thursday: Organizers of the world's … more
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Westbound bridge span must be completely replaced
PROVIDENCE — Confirming the worst and what many anticipated, state officials made the public formally aware the closed westbound span of the Washington Bridge is structurally deficient and … more
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Westport police: Stolen car recovered in Pawtucket
Monday, March 4 A caller from Howland Road lodged animal complaints at 6:39 a.m. A similar call was investigated on Drift Road at 10:20 a.m. Police responded to Old Bedford Road for a … more
The St. Mary Academy-Bay View Players theatre troupe crowned champion at the 2024 Rhode Island Drama Festival last week for its performance of “The Night Witches" included (top row, left to right) Jillian Escobar, Yishan Brady, Theodora Minca, Emelia Zabbo, Elizabeth Dunlop, Maggie Peterson, Sophia Delara, Julie DaSilva, Lily Tremble, Cassandra Bonilla; (front row) Zara Jean, Yiling Brady, Mrs. Nancy Peters, Olivia Dufresne, Ava Sousa, Selah Ethier.
Bay View Players take top prize at Rhode Island Drama Festival
The St. Mary Academy-Bay View Players theatre troupe was crowned champion at the 2024 Rhode Island Drama Festival last week for its performance of “The Night Witches,” a play about the … more
Westport won’t reconsider 2015 Main Road plan
Threat of legal action or no, members of the Westport Historical Commission won’t continue discussion on a controversial Westport Point construction project a month after they dismissed it, … more
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St. Mary Academy-Bay View announces second quarter honor roll for 2023-24 term
St. Mary Academy-Bay View principal Dr. Marcela Rossi announced 170 students made the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2023-24 term. This academic distinction recognizes the dedication of … more
Standard bearers salute the crowd as they pass the Kinnane building on Main Street, Adamsville, last year.
'World's shortest' parade is in just over a week — here's what's new
Adamsville turns green Sunday afternoon, March 17, when the village hosts its third annual “World’s Shortest St. Paddy’s Day parade.” Afterwards, there will be corned beef and cabbage … more
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Westport Middle High earns high grades from accreditors
Westport Middle High School principal Laura Charette was doing one chore or another last week when a student approached her, asked if she could drop one of her two physical education electives and … more
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Westport police logs: Several stolen car calls
Monday, Feb. 26 A caller reported a disabled vehicle on Charlotte White Road at 2:25 p.m. A 911 caller reported an accident on American Legion Highway at 4:23 p.m. Police attempted to … more
Trump edges Biden in total votes cast in Westport
President Joe Biden and Republican challenger Donald Trump easily won Tuesday’s primary in Westport, far outnumbering their lesser-known candidates in townwide voting. Unofficial votes … more
An aerial map showing the extent of the greater Route 6 sewer and water project.
$35 million Westport ballot question set
Town officials hope a $35 million override question that will be presented to voters in a little over a month will have better luck than one dismissed by voters last July. Members of the Select … more
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Freshman Skylar Rezendes scored 18 points to lead Westport over New Mission 74-33 as they embark on their Division-5 playoff run.
Wildcats dominate New Mission 74-33 to kick off tourney run
The Westport girls basketball team began their D-5 tournament run with a dominating 74-33 pasting of 28th seeded New Mission on Friday night. The 5th seeded Wildcats improved their season record to … more
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Public meeting soon on Hix Bridge Landing
Interested in the future layout of Hix Bridge Landing? Members of the Westport Landing Commission will hold a public meeting later this month to review a plan to renovate the landing and boat ramp. … more
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A view of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge from February 2024.
East Bay legislators seek more regular bridge information from RIDOT
PROVIDENCE — State Rep. Katherine Kazarian was the lead sponsor on legislation signed on by many of her fellow East Bay area colleagues seeking to require the Rhode Island Department of … more
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