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The author mixes polenta with fresh sprigs of fennel, grated cheese and salt — much as her grandmother did.
La cocina povera / The poor kitchen 
Note: This is the first feature in a series of cultural meals aimed to highlight history, nutrition and simplicity.  Polenta – derived from the Roman word pulmentum , used to describe … more
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Mommy, can that man in the mug shot be President?
The slight rumble which you may have heard on Wednesday evening during the Republican Presidential debate was former governor and U.S. Senator John Chafee, former Secretary of State Susan Farmer, … more
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A building appears untouched by the wildfire which destroyed the historic town of Lahania Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, on Maui. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023).
Hawaii 'Miracle’ house owned by noted Westport couple
Editor’s note: The following article is reprinted with permission from the Honolulu (Hawaii) Civil Beat. It concerns not only the ‘miracle’ survivor of the recent blaze that … more
Greg Vespe at the stern, with his father Ric Vespe at the helm, as cousin Stephano Leoni reels in a thresher shark. Greg’s son Shawn Hayes Costello was also part of the crew.
Sharks stealing your fish?
Anglers have reported (more than usual) sharks attacking their catch before they are able to bring it to the boat. Anglers are urged to use caution when reaching in or near the water to bring in … more
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This faked photos purportedly shows a brown bear at Bootleg BBQ over the weekend. Though it’s not real, there was a sighting of a black bear at the transfer station Thursday.
Bear spotted at Westport Transfer Station
About a month after first making its appearance in Westport, a black bear forced the closure of the Westport Transfer Station for about half an hour early last Thursday morning. Animal control … more
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In Westport, the bear that wasn’t really there
There really is a bear in Westport (or has been recently), but it didn’t show up at Bootleg BBQ over the weekend, as a Facebook photo posted by owner Fred Melnyk shows. “It was … more
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This home at 50 Spinnaker Way was purchased late last year solely to rent out as a short term rental.
Westport sides with neighbors over 'house from hell'
One neighbor called it “the house from hell.” Another said she’s afraid to go outside, and for her young daughter to be out on the front lawn. Others have talked about the influx of … more
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Host of animal complaints this week in Westport
Monday, August 14 A 911 caller from Pine Hill Road lodged animal complaints at 7:05 p.m., but police deemed them unfounded. Police pulled over nine vehicles and issued eight citations over … more
Westport Shorelines - August 24, 2023
Political consultant Peter Fenn, of Westport.
Noted political consultant to address Democrats
The Westport Democratic Town Committee will host Peter Fenn , a long-time consultant to Democratic presidential candidates, at a meeting at the Dedee Shattuck Gallery on Saturday, Sept. 16. … more
Suspect is currently tied up at Westport Point, and association members are learning to sail her.
Built in 1892, Suspect sails again
A rare racing catboat built on Cape Cod 131 years ago has been lovingly restored and is sailing again, three years after local cat lovers found her in considerable disrepair in East Dennis, Ma., … more
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Beach abutters: Fence makes a good neighbor
The old saying goes that fences make good neighbors. Four years after residents appropriated nearly $25,000 to replace one at Cherry and Webb Beach, a group of nearby residents hopes the adage will … more
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Eric Leffingwell plays guitar, sings and writes songs, but his speciality has been playing the bass for more than three decades.
Meet Eric Leffingwell: The bass guitarist who keeps it simple
On a beautiful summer evening, over a pint outdoors at Aidan’s Pub, I sat with bass player, guitarist, singer/songwriter Eric Leffingwell, where he spoke of his musical development, the … more
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Greg Vespe of Tiverton, brings a thresher shark to the boat, caught with a bluefish fillet.
Tips for a great fall tautog season
Tautog (or blackfish) is a great eating fish with a white delicate meat. They are not often sold in fish markets because they are difficult to harvest commercially. They are usually caught by rod and … more
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Ducks lined up in a row prior to the start of last year's Duck Derby at Allens Pond.
It's ready, set, duck! in Westport
There's still time to sponsor an entry in Mass Audubon's much-anticipated Duck Derby, which races this Friday, August 25. The popular fund-raiser annually features thousands of rubber ducks … more
Letter: Enrollment figures show Westport's student trends
Thanks to Shorelines for several in depth articles regarding town finances and efforts to make a decision regarding the “old” Westport High School. What I found surprising was the … more
Owner Lisa McClarren works in the kitchen, as she’s done since opening last summer.
Westport countryside market celebrates one year
Opening a sandwich shop had always been a far-off dream for Countryside Market owner Lisa McClarren; ever since she was a kid growing up in a big Portuguese family, she imagined sharing her culinary … more
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Little Compton artist Ian Silvia, at his studio, has begun a month-long residency in Westport.
Little Compton artist settles in at Westport Woods
Little Compton artist Ian Silvia, of Fried Glass Studios, has begun a month-long residency at Westport Woods. Silvia, who works primarily in glass, metal and stone, will be working in Westport … more
Volunteers shuck little necks at last year's Shellstock.
Clams, clams, clams: Westport's Shellstock is Saturday
Shellstock, the annual Westport fund-raiser that beenefits the Shellfish Propagation Fund, runs Saturday afternoon and into the evening at the Westport Fairgrounds at 200 Pine Hill Road. Organizers are … more
Westport police logs: Two DUIs this week
Monday, August 7 A caller from Route 88 and Hix Bridge Road lodged an animal complaint just before 7 a.m. A similar call came in from Beeden Road at 6:52 p.m. A South Berryman Street caller … more
Westport Shorelines - Thursday, August 17, 2023
Letter: Mind your ethical speedometer, America
Automobile speedometers are not marked STOP or GO; nor are they marked SLOW or FAST.  They have gradations — in MPH or KPH — from 0 to 150 or so.  We use common sense, road … more
Boats line up tightly along Westport’s ‘boat beach’ one recent Saturday afternoon.
'Boat beached' in Westport
AAfter a slow and rainy start to Westport’s summer season, Westport Point has become a very busy place. One recent weekend day, local officials counted as many as 70 pleasure vessels lined up … more
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Full limits of black sea bass and summer flounder (fluke) from youth and adult anglers on the Frances Fleet party boat this weekend.
New regulations in effect, and the strong bites continue
NOAA Fisheries has established recreational fishing measures for Gulf of Maine cod and haddock and Georges Bank cod for the 2023 fishing year. All measures are effective Aug. 14, 2023, through … more
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Voters at May’s Town Meeting approved a $1 million appropriation based on the passage of a future override, but that override failed at the polls in late July.
Westport regroups after override failure
A $3 million override that would have boosted school and municipal budgets failed at the polls less than a month ago. And while yearly budget deliberations don’t usually start until the fall, … more
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