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Kerian Fennelly (foreground) heads out on the East Branch Tuesday as Gary Tripp (center) and Chris Leonard get ready for the dump.
Bay scallops return to Westport
When Kerian Fennelly was a kid, Westport Point was an exciting place if you were interested in fishing. There were still lots of boats working out of the point and if you were young and wanted … more
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Grounded sailboat a headache for Westport harbormaster
A mysterious sailboat that ran aground on Horseneck Beach Saturday evening doesn't appear to be going anywhere any time soon, much to the chagrin of Westport's harbormaster. But he says there's not a … more
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Garrett Skov (left) and Max Gallant vie for a Westport corner kick during their win over Holbrook.
Wildcats clinch Mayflower championship, look towards playoffs
The undefeated Westport soccer team clinched the Mayflower Athletic Conference championship after crushing Holbrook 7-0 during a home game on Tuesday afternoon. Then they overpowered Atlantis Charter … more
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The entrance into the Westport River, from the Knubble. At rear is boat beach and Cherry and Webb.
Feds earmark $1 million for Westport channel dredging
The fate of Westport’s ever-shoaling federal channel recently got good news from the federal government, when marine services director Chris Leonard learned that the United States Army Corps of … more
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Officers Jarrod Levesque and Mike Chicca of the Westport Police Department.
Westport officers honored for saving man's life
Two Westport police officers have been honored with the department’s Life Saving Award in recognition of their actions on a call earlier this month. On Wednesday, Oct. 11, officers Mike … more
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Striker Grant Moore in the pulpit of a swordfishing boat some time in the 1980s.
Living by the sword in Westport
Long back before everyone had a computer in their pocket or even a TV at home, Westport Point was the place to be. Crowds would often gather at Lees Wharf to watch the boats come in, and one … more
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Donna Amaral shows a photograph taken inside the 81 Benoit St. home last month, following a complaint to the town.
Westport homeowner OK’d to re-enter home, after cleanup
A home deemed uninhabitable last month has been cleared by the Department of Health, but several dogs taken from the residence were still with Westport animal control as of Friday. Board of … more
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Westport police arrest four in unrelated offenses
Monday, Oct. 2 Police responded to Robert Street shortly after 9 a.m. after a resident complained that a car had been broken into. Larceny, forgery and fraud calls came in from Sanford Road … more
More than a dozen departments battle Tiverton blaze
It took one of the largest deployments in recent memory to control a massive blaze that engulfed hundreds of junk cars in a Tiverton junkyard early Wednesday morning. Fire fighters from more … more
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Fire fighters fight massive overnight blaze in Tiverton
Fire fighters from Tiverton and surrounding communities battled a massive fire early Wednesday morning at a King Road auto graveyard. Crews were called to General Auto Recycling at about 2:30 … more
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Teddy Goodz puts the hurt on JT Dunn Sunday night.
Westport wrestler brings the Goodz to high school
Hometown boy Teddy Goodz and his friends brought big-time wrestling to Westport Saturday night, when they got down and dirty in — and sometimes outside of — a ring set up for the event in … more
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Gooseberry Island cleanup is Saturday morning
No plans this Saturday? Lend a hand as the Westport River Watershed Alliance works to clean up the parking lot at Gooseberry Island from 10 a.m. to noon. All ages are welcome, and gloves and bags … more
Abby Forbes shot an 86.
Westport golf team ties for second at MAC tournament
The Westport golf team tied for second place in the annual Mayflower Athletic Conference tournament at Acushnet River Valley on Thursday. The four person team shot a 340 to tie with Bristol Plymouth for … more
Senior defender Colleen Smith hoists teammate Avery Avila into the air after scoring her the first varsity goal of her career during the 5-0 win over Southeastern on Tuesday.
Red hot Wildcats shut out Seekonk, Southeastern and Fairhaven
The red hot Westport field hockey team has won three in a row, beating Seekonk 2-0, Southeastern 5-0 and Fairhaven 7-0 to boost their overall record to 9-2 and 5-1 in the MAC. The Wildcats who play a … more
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Westport Town Planner Michael Burris, at the most recent planning board meeting.
Westporters question draft short term rental plan
Members of a new town committee working to write by-laws regulating short term rentals (STRs) in town didn’t have a huge crowd at their second meeting earlier this month, but heard enough from … more
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Westport hires new fire chief
Daniel Baldwin was appointed Westport’s next fire chief Tuesday evening, in a unanimous vote by the Board of Selectmen. Deputy Chief Baldwin, a lifelong Westporter who joined the … more
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Fall River resident David Oliveira, 47, in a Westport police booking photo.
Man charged with Westport car break-in
Westport police are trying to determine whether a Fall River man charged with breaking into a car early Sunday morning has any connection to more than a dozen similar breaks recently reported in the … more
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Bob Pierce, formerly of Berry Hill Farm, said stepping aside wasn’t easy. But he’s glad the farm continues, and hasn’t been turned into house lots.
An old-time Westport farmer looks back — and ahead
Editor’s note: Former Berry Hill Farm owner Bob Pierce has been a fixture in Westport his entire life. And though he’s stepped away from his beloved farm following its sale to Adam and … more
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Offshore wind is the subject of intense debate in Rhode Island.
Anti-wind farm group sues CRMC over Revolution Wind OK
Green Oceans, a Little Compton-based citizens group that fiercely opposes offshore wind farms, is in the midst of a civil lawsuit it has filed against the state Coastal Resources Management Council … more
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Town administrator James Hartnett said the town is cut to the bone, and any additional cuts will hurt people.
Westport's fiscal problems come to a head
With July’s failure of the $3 million override vote still fresh in their minds, members of the finance committee, select board, school department and others met last Wednesday to get an early … more
Ben Novo attempts to corral the ball after deflecting a shot of the Wareham goalkeeper during their league game on Thursday. Westport won 4-0 and remain undefeated through 9 games.
Wildcats win again, remain undefeated
Nyzaiah Pacheco and Ben Novo scored as the Westport soccer team edged Fairfield 2-1 in a league home game on Friday afternoon. The undefeated Wildcats are currently 9-0 overall and 4-0 in the MAC. … more
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Westport police look for suspect in more than a dozen car breaks
Westport police are trying to identify a suspect who may be involved in a series of car break-ins reported over the past two weeks. Police have received at least 14 reports of breaks since … more
Little Compton’s Sweet and Salty Farm, known for its cheese and yogurt, was a must see on the tour.
Chefs get a mouthful in Farm Coast tour
Oysters grown in the clean waters of Buzzards Bay. Meat and cheese produced by small outfits. Produce, and beer, and honey. The cornucopia ran over when 10 chefs from across the region converged on … more
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Westport middle and high school staff recently participated in training to get more comfortable with the district’s new zSpace computers, which would also play a crucial role in the district’s ACE initiative.  Purchased earlier this year with funding secured by Senator Michael Rodrigues, the computers allow students to see three-dimensional renderings of concepts in science and health sciences, math, technology, engineering, the arts, architecture and construction, HVAC, automotive repair and more. Administrators say the technology and associated curricula will support the district as it personalizes learning for students.
Schools plan new adult learning initiative
They say you are never too old to learn. While the adage will always apply, some educators believe it’s now crucial in the changing, complex job market. Now, Westport Community Schools is … more
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Westport police charge man with DUI
Monday, Sept. 25 A caller reported an accident at Sodom Road and Narrow Avenue at 7:50 a.m. Another, with injuries, was called in via 911 from State Road at 9:59 p.m. Police reported … more
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