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Letter: Be factual, not emotional, about wind energy
To the editor: Our gang of wind turbine protestors claim that wind turbines are killing sea creatures (“A rally cry against offshore wind,” The Portsmouth Times, May 18). Let’s … more
Hungry dog believed culprit in Westport fire
Westport firefighters believe a hungry dog looking for a kibble sparked a small fire in a home off Route 6 Wednesday. Police were called to the … more
Westport Shorelines - May 18, 2023
Letter: Questions unasked at the CNN Town Hall
The moderator of the recent CNN Trump Town Hall tried valiantly to ask pertinent, newsworthy questions to a declared presidential candidate, now convicted and under other legal duress. He … more
Letter: No more 'white washing' of Native history here
Why does the Little Compton Historical Society need until 2025 to give a report on the abysmal history of the area’s Native population? We have the town records right at the Brownell Library, … more
Voters approved $1 million in appropriations, contingent on a future override vote, at May's annual Town Meeting.
With Town Meeting done, Westport looks to override vote
PIC: Override DIONNE Head Override vote coming this summer Subhead With Town Meeting out of the way, select board mulls next step in estimated $3 million ballot question Jump: … more
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Speaking at Saturday’s rally at Island Park Beach, Portsmouth small business owner and fisherman Ralph Craft said offshore wind developers need to “do their due diligence in finding out what they’re going to do to the marine life.”
In Portsmouth: A rally cry against offshore wind
PORTSMOUTH — Bill Thompson pointed to the wind turbine at Portsmouth High School, just east of Island Park Beach where about 90 people gathered Saturday to rally against offshore wind.   … more
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Jacob Cross shoots and scores during the Wildcats 13-1 victory over Cape Cod Tech on Friday.
Wildcats crush Cape Cod Tech 13-1 on senior day
The Westport lacrosse team celebrated their senior day by crushing Cape Cod Tech 13-1 during a league home game on Friday afternoon. The win boosted the Wildcats’ record to 5-9. S enior … more
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Letter: Life bursts and blooms at the Back 40
There was no letter for April as there wasn’t much going on as we waited and waited for our world to turn green. One little picture stays in my mind however. A pair of sweet Mourning Doves were … more
Jim Lundy with a spring striped bass caught in the East Passage of Narragansett Bay off Prudence Island.
Clarification on new striped bass regulation
Currently, the striped bass regulations from last year are still in effect, meaning Rhode Island and Massachusetts anglers can retain one fish between 28” and 35” until the new … more
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She lived her dream, and learned how to fly
In “Fly Girl,” the most recent book by local author Ann Hood, she chronicles her eight years spent as a flight attendant for TWA (Trans World Airways). Escaping her “small, depressed mill town” of Warwick, R.I.” to see the world was her primary goal. She just knew that whatever exciting was happening, it was “far from West Warwick.” more
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Gun control debates will heat up as the General Assembly winds down
STORY OF THE WEEK: Now that the May Revenue Estimating Conference is complete, the General Assembly session is expected to race to a mid-June conclusion, with a few contentious issues still hanging … more
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From left: Student Dominick Paiva, instructor Jon Aborn, and students Malakai Hughes, Max Taber, Nick Beland, Haiden Grant and Jamie Soares with their Southard Skiff "Muddy Waters."
A Westport original readies for launch
Young boat builders are recreating another piece of Westport's maritime past, and plan to launch her this coming Saturday afternoon at the Head of Westport. The students, enrolled in the … more
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Westport beach cleanup is this Saturday
The Westport River Watershed Alliance had a good turnout at its electronics recycling day last Saturday. Residents brought in a few thousand pounds of old computers, monitors, TVs and miscellaneous … more
Westport health notes: Keeping waters' nitrogen level low starts with you
OVERLINE: Westport Health Notes   Welcome to Westport Health Notes, a monthly column from the Westport Board of Health (BOH).   The goal is to share information with our community … more
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Westport Shorelines - May 11, 2023
A few good reads for rainy spring days
A lot of rainy weather lately has had me reading instead of gardening. So, enjoy! “Just Last Night” (2021) by Mhairi McFarlane is a story of friendship, love and grief. Eve is in … more
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Fred DeFinis of Middletown caught multiple bass in the East Passage last week to 34”.  Soft plastic lures are working well.
Agency takes emergency action on striped bass
Last Tuesday, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission approved a new emergency slot size limit to be implemented this year of 28” to less than 31”, one fish/person/day. Presently … more
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New owners Adam and Carissa Davenport with Bob Pierce and Tina Schmid, president of the trust's board.
Westport couple purchases Berry Hill Farm
Westport's long-beloved Berry Hill Farm will live on under new ownership, after the Westport Land Conservation Trust and its new owners finalized a $1.3 million deal earlier this month. Carissa … more
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Max Morotti, the Wildcats senior ace, was a big part of the Wildcats 3-2 win over West Bridgewater on Thursday. The big righty started the game, striking out 6 and allowing just 4 hits, 2 walks and 2 runs in 7 innings of work. He also hit third and slugged three hits with a double and a stolen base.
Lavoie’s extra inning heroics clinches win for Wildcats
Westport came from behind to beat West Bridgewater 3-2 in extra innings during a league home game on in frigid Spring weather on Thursday afternoon. The Wildcats have won seven straight since losing … more
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A car drives north on the causeway after a visit out to Gooseberry Island last summer.
Gooseberry causeway will remain closed until further notice
It could be a lost summer for Gooseberry Island lovers, as the causeway over to the island will remain closed until state officials can better study the damage done to it by Winter Storm Elliott in … more
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Maggie the Goat in her prime, at the West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton.
Westport animal cruelty case survivor dies
Maggie the goat, one of the last local survivors of the massive 2016 animal cruelty case in Westport, died in late April at the West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, her home for the past seven … more
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Letter: Turbines, a ghastly embodiment of man's arrogance
Beauty. The beauty of the earth.   The beauty of the mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes—and, of course, the ocean.   The Ocean State, our little Rhode Island, embraced by the … more
Lifeguards watch during a busy summer beach day at Cherry and Webb.
Lifeguard staffing puts Westport in a pickle
With Cherry & Webb Beach set to open in just under a month and a half, Westport has a problem: Too few lifeguards, and limited means to attract them to Westport. Beach committee chairman Sean … more
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