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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, … more
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 … more
At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their … more
The Barrington 12U All-Star baseball team lost to Portsmouth 4-3 in the District 2 tournament opener on Monday, June 26. Barrington was scheduled to play an elimination bracket game against Rumford … more
BARRINGTON — The Portsmouth Little League 12-U All-Stars showed some moxie in defeating Barrington, 4-3, at Sherwood Field in Barrington Monday night. more
PROVIDENCE – Governor Dan McKee Monday, June 26, vetoed a bill passed by overwhelming majorities in both chambers of the General Assembly during its 2023 session, which would have restricted … more
“My Sister’s Keeper” is a most intriguing and heart-rending story regarding a moral dilemma faced by parents Brian and Sara Fitzgerald, who might have remained a normal functioning family if not for the illness of their 3-year-old daughter, Kate, who is stricken with an aggressive form of leukemia. more
June was pockmarked by events which suggest to me that ethics as a guiding force is in full decline. Locally, we had the pathetic saga of two administrators of Gov. Dan McKee engaging in unchecked … more
STORY OF THE WEEK: The troubled March trip to Philadelphia by two Rhode Island officials continues to make waves. Following revelations, via ProJo, about a January lunch at the Capital Grill that … more
Scott Travers of Coventry, R.I., has been appointed executive director of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA). He replaces Greg Vespe, who took the helm to bolster the … more
The annual Military, Civic & Fireman’s Parade in Bristol, part of the 238th celebration, will feature floats, Miss and Little Miss Fourth of July and their courts, military units, and at … more
Travel back in time 65 million years in this immersive, walk-through experience featuring nearly 60 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs. The huge ancient creatures, and some of their babies, are … more
Art Night Bristol Warren will focus on Warren’s historic Water Street when over 15 venues and three private gardens are open. Art, shopping, restaurants and live entertainment will be available … more
EAST PROVIDENCE — The "Road to Williamsport" dream for local youngsters began Monday night, June 26, with the start of the Little League District 2 Major Baseball All Star Tournament. In … more
Sara Adams stood outside Barrington Middle School on Thursday night, June 22, holding a small homemade sign that pleaded: Save Nayatt’s MAC. Adams hoped her sign would catch the attention … more
EAST PROVIDENCE — Chronic tax delinquents in East Providence will soon get a chance to bring their accounts up to date after the City Council agreed on ordinance for a one-time offer to make … more
This letter is in response to Constance Gee’s letter in last week’s The Portsmouth Times, “ Too much ignorance on wind farms’ impacts .” To the editor: Thank … more
To the editor: As they say, “there are two sides to every story.” What we now get for news, commentary, opinion, letter to editors etc. usually reflects the bias of the writer. … more
Harbormaster Ed Cabral said there are currently 18 slips for kayaks available at the Town Beach, but that a waiting list for slips is 49 people long. About half of those, he said, were from residents renting at the Tourister building. more
Constance Gee has raised the alarm concerning marine mammal deaths that appear to be linked to high-resolution geophysical mapping in preparation for the pile-driving of the Vineyard and Southfork … more
Oh lovely June, how could the days have slipped away so fast? The flowering trees and shrubs in so many yards, which seemed so lifeless, surprised us with their pinks and purples and whites and the … more
Three years after they first filed an application to establish a commercial oyster farm off Seapowet Avenue, Little Compton's Patrick and Sean Bowen will finally get a hearing before the state body … more
The Westport town government and schools provide a wide range of services to the people of Westport, many of which are hardly noticed. Over the past two decades, provision of these services has been … more
I am a senior citizen and am proud to call Westport home. I want to invest in the improvements needed to help my community sustain and to grow. I support educating our children and the work of our … more
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 . more
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