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Butch Souza (left) and another volunteer stack steamers into a huge pot at Saturday’s clamboil.

If you ever shop at Lee’s Market, you probably remember Michael Hanley, who worked in the meat department for 47 years and considered pretty much everyone he met his friend. Hanley, 63, … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/31/23

Shelly Morris coaching field hockey at Northeastern.

Westport hires new athletic director

A long-time collegiate field hockey coach is the new director of athletics and student activities for Westport Community Schools, following the departure of former athletic director Jason Pacheco in … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/27/23

Westport Shorelines - July 27, 2023

7/27/23

Voters soundly defeat $3 million override plan

Westport voters soundly rejected a proposed $3 million override to Proposition 2 1/2 Tuesday, in a vote that officials said could have profound ramifications for future town and school budgets. … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/26/23

Results due in Tuesday's $3 million override vote

Westport voters headed to the polls Tuesday to decide the fate of a $3 million override. Results came in after our deadline, but check us out online — results will be posted as soon as they are … more

7/25/23

Best Team Photo in Block Island Tournament was awarded to team ‘Defiant’ for this photo taken in the Block Island Wind Farm. Some nice fluke caught by youth anglers.

Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament big success

The Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament ended Sunday, July 23, with a winning striped bass measuring 48”, caught by team ‘Frayed Knot,’ led by Capt. Richard Lipsitz of North … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 7/24/23

The current home on the site is a drafty uninsulated summer cottage build in 1937.

Couple goes high tech in Pettey Heights

A drafty old summer cottage overlooking the lower East Branch will soon yield to what could be one of the the most energy-efficient, highest tech homes in Westport, following a vote on the matter … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/24/23

This barn on the East Branch of the Westport River is available for $1,284 per five-night stay.

Westport looks to regulate short term rentals

Vacationers looking to get away to Westport for a day or a week have no shortage of options for lodging — an entire inn at Westport Point available for $13,580 per week, a converted blacksmith … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/21/23

A rendering of the proposed development off Westport Lakes Drive, shown at bottom.

Developer proposes 56 units in north Westport

The Westport Conservation Commission will require the proposed builder of an independent living subdivision in the north end of town to pay for an independent review of the 56-unit plan’s … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/20/23

Paul Philips of North Kingstown with the nine-pound summer flounder he caught in deep water off Newport last week on ArchAngel Charters.

Strong reports on tuna and large fluke

There is still time to register for the Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament which takes place within the three-mile limit around Block Island. This year the Tournament starts Saturday, July 22, … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 7/20/23

Westport Shorelines - July 20, 2023

7/20/23

Signs advocating for the passage of a $3 million override have sprung up across town.

$3 million override hinges on July 25 vote

One of the most significant elections in Westport’s recent history will take place Tuesday, when voters head to the polls to decide the fate of a proposed $3 million ballot override. The … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/19/23

Carnival at the Carousel

EAST PROVIDENCE — Riverside quite literally takes center stage on the city's community calendar in the coming days and weeks, beginning this weekend with the inaugural Crescent Park Carousel … more

By Mike Rego | 7/18/23

Letter: Vote 'No' on override — control school spending

Thanks to Chief Legendre and David Cole for their thoughtful, detailed letters regarding the Proposition 2.5 override in the July 13th issue of Shorelines. I find this better than all the … more

7/18/23

Fire chief: Why we need the Proposition 2 1/2 override

The Westport Fire Department is a combination department that currently consists of 21 full-time firefighter/paramedics (line staff) and nine on-call firefighters. In addition, the Chief, Deputy, and … more

By Brian Legendre | 7/18/23

An osprey chick keeps an eye out for Audubon volunteers as they approach Friday morning.

Westport ‘Osprey Project’ hits two milestones

Friday was a big day for Mass Audubon’s South Coast Osprey Project, but an even bigger one for a dozen osprey chicks collected from various spots along the Westport River and put on a plane … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/18/23

Carissa and Adam Davenport with their son Ren, who was born this Spring.

Farming the Farm Coast: Berry Hill keeps it local

Editor's note: This is the second 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 … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/17/23

Athletic director and baseball coach Jason Pacheco talks to the team this Spring.

Residents call for athletic director’s reinstatement

Westport Community Schools officials are two or three weeks away from hiring a new athletic director, following the district’s surprise decision last month to part ways … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/14/23

Letter: Override is 'essential and smart investment’

We understand that paying taxes is no one’s favorite activity, and we are all wary of any proposition that seems like it might take more money out of our pockets. However, the proposed FY24 … more

7/14/23

Aerial view of one of the five wind turbines 3.8 miles southeast of Block Island generating electricity at the Block Island Wind Farm. An application for a separate wind farm project, SouthCoast Wind Farm, has been put on hold after state regulators questioned its economic viability.

State presses pause on SouthCoast Wind review

It doesn’t make sense to review a project application when there’s no money to fund it. So concluded state energy regulators, who on Thursday opted to pause their review of an … more

By Nancy Lavin/Rhode Island Current | 7/14/23

Bay View selects Hall of Famer Scorpio as new athletic director

EAST PROVIDENCE — All Stater, player of the year, team captain, Hall of Famer, championship level coach and, now, athletic director. One of the most consequential student-athletes in the … more

7/14/23

Westport Shorelines - July 13, 2023

7/13/23

Letter: Sad to hear of athletic director's surprise departure

As a lifelong resident of Westport, a graduate of Westport High School, and a mother of two children currently in the school system, I do my best to understand the decisions made by the schools and … more

7/12/23

Coastal Healing seeks relief amidst weed woes

Westport Select Board members agreed Monday evening to waive a State Road cannabis store’s late fees through the end of the year, in part to “buy time” and come up with a more … more

By Paige Shapiro | 7/12/23

Michelle Saylors plays at a variety of venues close to home in Bristol, like Portside Tavern, Rivers and Rhodes, The Common Pub and more.

Meet Michelle Saylors: Singer-songwriter working on her first recording project

On a warm, midweek spring day at Borealis Coffee in Bristol, I sat at an outdoor bistro table with singer, songwriter, guitarist Michelle Saylors to conduct a long-awaited one on one interview. … more

By Michael Khouri | 7/11/23