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Financial headwinds aren’t the only obstacle a Massachusetts offshore wind farm developer must overcome to secure critical approvals from Rhode Island regulators. SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC is …
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By Nancy Lavin/Rhode Island Current
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7/7/23
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The Westport Fair starts Wednesday. Now in its 68th year, the fair runs five days through Sunday, July 16. It will be held at the Westport fairgrounds at 200 Pine Hill Road.
Admission is $5 and …
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7/7/23
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Monday, June 26
A caller reported a road hazard at Cornell and Adamsville roads at 9:33 a.m., but police couldn't find it.
A 911 caller from Chestnut Hill Road lodged animal complaints at …
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7/6/23
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Members of Westport's Veterans of Foreign Wars post have a new display of patriotism at their State Road headquarters — a large American flag made of wood and hand-painted by two local siblings and their father.
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By Ted Hayes
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7/5/23
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Editor's note: This is the first in a series of articles on the current state and future of farming along the 'Farm Coast,' the incredibly fertile, rolling countryside that skirts the ocean from …
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By Ted Hayes
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7/5/23
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The Northeast Amateur Invitational at Wannamoisett Country Club in city once again kicked off a scintillating summer of action at courses around the area, including the East Bay, under the auspices …
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By Mike Rego
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7/4/23
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Dave Palmer, who for years worked behind the scenes to organize Westport's Fourth of July parade, will take center stage as Grand Marshal when the procession steps out onto Main Street at 10 a.m. …
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7/3/23
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Many of the best youth sailors in the world spent this week zipping across the waters of Mount Hope Bay, off the shore from Roger Williams University. The university and U.S. Sailing hosted the U.S. …
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6/30/23
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Two familiar faces were recently honored for their service and commitment to the Town of Westport.
Carol Freitas, Westport's Veterans' Service Officer (VSO), received the Massachusetts Veterans …
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By Ted Hayes
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6/29/23
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More students are applying to more U.S. colleges and universities than ever before, according to reporting from The Common App, an organization that has dramatically altered the college application …
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By Julia Stearly
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6/29/23
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With the majority of members saying it’s premature to take an official stance at this time, the Town Council Monday declined to support a Little Compton resolution urging SouthCoast Wind to explore a cable path over land in Westport, rather than through the Sakonnet River.
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By Jim McGaw
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6/28/23
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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, …
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By Phil Weinberg
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6/27/23
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Westport caught a big break earlier this month, when state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) officials exempted the town, and all other South Coast communities, from a series of …
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By Ted Hayes
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6/27/23
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Westport swimmer Steve Johnson set a new record in Saturday's annual Buzzards Bay swim, raising an all-time high $13,200 to benefit the Buzzards Bay Coalition .
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6/26/23
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A Tiverton man is (almost) a million bucks richer, after getting very lucky at a Westport convenience store recently.
Jeffrey Berube (shown here with his sister) bought a $50 "Billion Dollar …
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6/22/23
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The new cell phone tower at Drift and Masquesatch roads is up, but when can cell phone users expect better reception in lower Westport? It could be a matter of weeks, a representative from the firm …
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By Ted Hayes
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6/22/23
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Tuesday, June 6
Stephen Bried, 37, of 104 Tyndall Ave., Colorado Springs, Co., was charged with operating under the influence of liquor after police pulled him over at Old Bedford and Sanford …
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6/20/23
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A traditional Wampanoag mishoon and Native American culture take center stage at The Westport River Watershed Alliance 's annual River Day festival, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this coming …
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6/19/23
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What could be a dolphin, or possibly a small pilot whale, was found beached at Taylor's Lane over the weekend.
The decomposing animal, about nine feet long, was found by a John Dyer Road …
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By Paige Shapiro
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6/19/23
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"Man Overboard!" was the cry the Sunday morning before last on the East Branch of the Westport River. But it's OK — it wasn't a man at all, just a dummy.
A group of six young rowers …
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By Ted Hayes
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6/16/23
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Balance. It's a central theme of the conversation as Emily Dutra walks through her Butterfly Effect Farm on Drift Road one recent morning, giving a visitor a tour of her new native plants nursery.
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By Ted Hayes
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6/15/23
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The state’s top energy regulator vented over the “Hobson’s Choice” posed when offshore wind developers seek to renege on their contracts with utility companies.
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By Nancy Lavin/Rhode Island Current
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6/14/23
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Tuesday, June 6
Stephen Bried, 37, of 104 Tyndall Ave., Colorado Springs, Co., was charged with operating under the influence of liquor after police pulled him over at Old Bedford and Sanford …
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6/14/23
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Summertime, and the living's easy.
That was the word Monday night, when Westport Town Administrator James Hartnett told the select board that at least eight hopefuls have signed up to be …
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By Ted Hayes
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6/13/23
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PROVIDENCE — On Monday evening, June 5, St. Mary Academy – Bay View graduated its Class of 2023 at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Each of the 49 graduates have been accepted to …
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6/12/23
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