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Connor James celebrates with a coach after hitting a run-scoring single during the Wildcats 10-2 win over Shore Shore on Wednesday afternoon. 
Westport baseball team beats South Shore Vo-Tech, twice
Westport broke out for 10 hits as they clobbered South Shore Vo-Tech 10-2 during a home game on Wednesday. The Wildcats also beat the Vikings 5-3 in an away game on Thursday to improve their record … more
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Letter: Remember the ladies
To the editor: I am writing regarding the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act which just passed the US House and is headed for the US Senate. I urge you to contact all senators to demand … more
DEM sets April 12 as opening of the 2025 trout season
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has stocked more than 100 freshwater locations, including children’s-only ponds, with 60,000 fish — brook, brown, rainbow, and … more
Owen Boudria celebrates after giving Westport a slim lead in late the fourth quarter in Westport;s 57-56 loss to Hopedale in the D-5 Final Four.
Westport's wonderful playoff ride stops at final four
Tears swelled in the eyes of the players as Westport’s wonderful tournament ride came to an end, one point shy, as they fell to 2nd seeded Hopedale 57-56 in the Division 5 Final Four at Taunton … more
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The Wildcats pose with the final four trophy after defeating Rockport in the Elite 8.
Westport plays Hopedale in the Division 5 Final Four on Tuesday
The Westport basketball team is in the Division 5 Final Four after clobbering 19th seeded Rockport 59-46 in a home Elite 8 game on Saturday afternoon. As players shook hands after the game, … more
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Owen Boudria drives for a layup during the Wildcats Sweet 16 victory over Duggan on Tuesday night. They move on to host Rockport in the Elite 8 on Saturday.
Westport upsets Duggan Academy 72-69, gains Elite 8
The Westport boys basketball team upset a stacked 6th seeded John J. Duggan Academy 72-69 in the D-5 Sweet 16 at the Springfield Science and Technology High School on Tuesday night. The 11th seeded … more
Skylar Rezendes drives in for a layup. The sophomore forward scored a game high 15 points as Westport beat Neighborhood House 46-23 in the D-5 round of 32.
Westport girls crush Neighborhood House 46-23, move on in D-5 tourney
The Westport girls' basketball team used strong shooting and defense to crush Neighborhood House Charter School 46-23 in a Division 5 round of 32 home game on Thursday night. The 15-6 Wildcats move … more
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Owen Boudria drives in between defenders for a layup in the fourth quarter.
Westport outlasts Avon 74-72, moves on to round of 16
Owen Boudria scored 41 points as Westport outlasted Avon 74-72 in overtime in the Division 5 Round of 32 at home on Friday night. The 15-6 Wildcats move on to play 6th seeded John J. Duggan Academy in the Round of 16 on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. more
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Jenna Egbe stops a Blue Devils offensive attack during the Wildcats 37-30 win over Fairhaven on Tuesday night.
Wildcats end season with a bang, look ahead to tournament
The Westport girls basketball team finished up their regular season with a bang, winning three games in three days to improve their record to 14-6 and power ranking to 16th in Division 5. The … more
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Owen Boudria elevates for a monster dunk, sending the crowd into a frenzy in the first half of Westport's 79-74 victory over Holbrook in front of a packed senior night house on Wednesday.
Wildcats thrash Holbrook 79-74 on senior night
Owen Boudria put on another clinic as the Westport basketball team beat Holbrook 79-74 in front of a packed senior night house on Wednesday. The win improved the Wildcats record to 12-6 and more importantly upped their power ranking to 10th in Division 5. more
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Owen Boudria pops up for a jump shot during Westport's 71-69 home win on Friday night. Boudria was unstoppable, scoring 40 points during the victory.
Unstoppable Boudria fuels Wildcats past Southeastern 71-69
Owen Boudria scored 40 points as the Westport basketball team beat Southeastern RVT 71-69 in a non-league home game on Friday night. The win improved the Wildcats record to 11-6 with a power ranking … more
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Skylar Rezendes drives in for a layup during Westport's blow-out win over Avon on Thursday night.
Good news: Rezendes is back as Westport topples Avon 47-19
The Westport girls basketball game toppled Avon 47-19 in a league home game on Thursday night. The win was the Wildcat’s fourth straight as they improve their record to 10-3. Every Wildcat … more
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Owen Boudria netted a season high 42 points as the Westport basketball team downed Bishop Stang 85-77 in a non-league home game on Tuesday night. The win impoved the Wildcats record to 8-5. 
Boudria sets season mark as Westport beats Stang 85-77
Boudria netted a season high 42 points as the Westport basketball team downed Bishop Stang 85-77 in a non-league home game on Tuesday night. The win impoved the Wildcats record to 8-5.  … more
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Alex Krynicki drives in for a layup during Westport's 55-44 victory over Carver on Wednesday. The Senior guard is bringing a needed toughness to the Wildcats this season.
Transfer student adds toughness, Wildcats wins three-straight
They have no big men and sometimes they find it difficult to score, but the Westport basketball team can play tough defense and bring a frenetic energy that can make good teams succumb. Last week the … more
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RIDEM confirms domestic bird case of Avian Flu
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced Friday afternoon, Jan. 24, the presence of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza in a noncommercial farm flock … more
Firefighters walk back to their engines after putting out a fire at 575 Nanaquaket Road on Thursday afternoon. Due to the size of the 1760 historic home, upwards of 30 firefighters were on the scene after a third alarm was called. “Crews made an aggressive interior attack on this house and we were able to the seed of the fire, extinguishing it with minimal damage to the structure itself," said Tiverton Fire Deputy Chief Joshua Ferreira.
Crews extinguish fire in historic Tiverton home
Fire crews from Tiverton, Fall River and Westport were called to a Nanaquaket Road home Thursday afternoon to fight a fire in a historic 1760 home. Deputy Tiverton Fire Chief Joshua Ferreira said … more
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Zoe Sylvain (mid-left) and Jenna Egbe (mid-right) block a Holbrook pass with Julia George (left) and Kylie Hazel (right). 
Holbrook comes back to beat Westport 42-31 in league
Holbrook scored 28 points in the fourth quarter to overpower the Westport girls' basketball team 42-31 during a Mayflower Athletic Conference home game on Friday night. The loss drops the Wildcats … more
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Julia George attempts to shoot a 3-pointer during the game. She led the Wildcats with 14 points in Westport's 39-38 win over Randolph on Friday.
George nets 14 in Wildcats win
Guard Julia George scored 14 points as the Westport girls basketball team held on to edge Randolph 39-38 in a non-league home game on Friday night.  The win was the Wildcats’ fourth … more
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Owen Boudria shoots a jumper in the first half of Westport's 59-56 win over Blue Hills on Monday night. The senior guard scored a game high 25 points.
Wildcats stave off Blue Hills 59-57, improve to 3-2
The  Boudria brothers combined for 41 points as the Westport basketball team staved off Blue Hills 59-56 in a non-league home game on Monday night. The win broke a two-game losing streak as … more
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Zoey Sylvain drives to the hoop for two of her team high 13 points during Westport's 40-27 victory over Stang on Friday night.
Wildcats thrash Stang, 40-27, win three straight
The Westport girls' basketball team thrash Bishop Stang 40-27 in a non-league home game on Friday night. The win is the Wildcats third in a row as they improved their record to 3-1.  “We are getting better,” said Senior center Jenna Egbe. “I feel like our team chemistry is getting so much better and we’re doing really good so far.”  more
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Jenna Egby drives to the basket in the first quarter. She led the Wildcats with 17 points as the girls basketball team crushed Case 54-38.
Egbe scores 17 in 54-38 thrashing of Case
Egbe scores 17 in 54-38 thrashing of Case Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.  Senior Jenna Egby scored 17 points as the Westport girls basketball team crushed Case 54-38 in a … more
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Owen Boudria splits two defenders while driving to the hoop for a layup in the second half of Westport's 79-43 win over St. John Paul on Friday night. The senior finished the game with a team high 24 points.
'Hopes are high' as Westport wallops St. John Paul II 79-43 in opener
The Westport basketball team walloped St. John Paul II 79-43 in their home season opener at the high school on Friday night. The 1-0 Wildcats look to set things right after having a woeful 5-15 … more
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Mt. Hope High School track coach Renae Cicchinelli is running an ultra marathon next summer to raise money and awareness in the fight against Multiple Sclerosis.
Mt. Hope track coach runs ultra marathon to support those who can’t
Running has been part of Mt. Hope High School track coach Renae Cicchinelli's being for the better part of her life. Running with a purpose other than it being about figures and fastness is something … more
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Annual 5k beach race benefits Mt. Hope High indoor track program
The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team's annual "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k run/walk steps off Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at Bristol Town Beach. The race starts at 10:30 a.m. Organizers … more
Maddie Melnyk, a freshman, led the Wildcats in scoring. The center forward scored 18 goals and had 9 assists this season. 
Wildcats field hockey team named MAC champs
The Westport field hockey team was named Mayflower Athletic Conference champs with an undefeated league record of 4-0 earlier this month. Wildcats’ forward Bella Babb was named MAC MVP and … more
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