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Wildcats celebrate seniors before dominating Somerset Berkley 3-0

The Westport soccer team celebrated their seniors ahead of dominating Somerset Berkley 3-0 during their senior day game at the high school on sunny Friday afternoon. Jackson Chase, Tiago Branco and …
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Westport considers data center ban
Westport could follow other Commonwealth towns in the banning of data centers, the power-hungry high tech storage facilities that … Read More
Westport oysters on rebound?
Two years after the town reduced the allowable daily catch from three bushels to two and a year after a crucial East Branch oystering … Read More
Some fear ballot question could change Westport forever
Westport officials worry that a state question on the Tuesday, Nov. 3 ballot could, if passed, alter the unique rural quality of … Read More
Forty years of family, farming and fine wine
What began as a Christmas gift and a hobby has grown into a family legacy rooted in agriculture, preservation and a passion for … Read More
Gnome Surf clears a hurdle on way to a new home
A surf therapy non-profit cleared a big hurdle in Westport last week, when planning board members signed off on a plan to build a new … Read More
Soccer teams remain hot as tournament play nears
The Westport soccer team is red hot and unbeaten since losing their first game of the season to Durfee with a record of 10-1-2. … Read More
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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.