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No movement on Hix Bridge Landing impasse
It’s anyone’s guess when the Hix Bridge Landing exit ramp will re-open to the public, as negotiations between the town and Masons continue without a resolution so far.
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Preparations to raze the dilapidated west side portion of the Washington Bridge structure began in recent weeks with the erection of … Read More
Capt. Bill Chace has loved the ocean all his life. Now he is sharing his passion with families who in many cases have never seen the … Read More
It will take another 16 months, minimum. But the state has scheduled and set aside funding for the installation of a roundabout at the … Read More
A Westport man faces eight assault and other charges after police said he assaulted a father and one of his sons with a baseball bat, … Read More
Westport is on the verge of approving its second marijuana dispensary — right next door to its first and only such business.
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A Tiverton man involved in an altercation with a Westport woman at a wind power hearing panel earlier this month has pleaded no … Read More
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Bristol House Tour will open 12 private homes next month
The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is holding its House Tour 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 21, when 12 private homes, some of which have not been open for more than 25 years, will be …
Westport Shellstock honors John Borden Jr.
Organizers of the upcoming Shellstock fund-raiser will honor the memory of one of their biggest supporters and greatest friends by launching a memorial scholarship named for the late John Borden Jr., …
Town Meeting demystified Wednesday evening
Confused about Westport’s Town Meeting? How it works, the process and procedure, and more? On Wednesday evening, Westport middle schoolers become the teachers.
The eighth grade class will …
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Letter: Can’t afford to focus only on offshore wind’s downsides
To the editor: I’m writing to express my strong support for the expansion of offshore wind as a generational leap forward in our pursuit of environmentally sound energy policy. Given …
Letter: Turbine blade foam issue blown out of proportion
A month ago, I wrote a letter to Shorelines decrying the kind of hysteria that some folks rely on ostensibly to protect us all from the dire consequences of offshore wind projects. Then along came …
Letter: What a day — Petals and Meadows was wonderful
The Sogkonate Garden Club wishes to thank the communities of Tiverton, Little Compton and Westport for their enthusiastic support of our recent garden tour, “Petals and …
Letter: Anti-wind — The foam that broke the camel’s back
As someone who once supported the concept of offshore wind for its promise of economic growth, job creation, and environmental benefits, I am now deeply troubled by what has transpired surrounding …
Letter: Wind power foes should ponder where energy comes from
To the editor: As I drive around some of the high-rent areas of the island, I see huge single-family homes, with perfectly kept lawns and hedges. It would be reasonable to assume that their …