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John Bullard takes water samples at Hix Bridge Landing Friday morning.
In Westport, 'Hometown' boy makes good
John Bullard sits down on a battered stool at the Hix Bridge Landing dock, clicks open a ballpoint pen and starts jotting notes in a spiral bound notebook. He's alone apart from a fisherman going … more
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Westport honors veterans, fallen Monday
Westport will mark Memorial Day with a parade and ceremony this coming Monday, May 29. The parade begins with a wreath laying, rifle salute and the playing of Taps at the World War I monument in … more
Westport Shorelines - May 25, 2023
This country has no plan for renewable energy (or anything else)
Governor Dan McKee signed into law legislation to increase renewable energy production and supply by requiring that 100 percent of Rhode Island’s electricity be offset by renewable production … more
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Westport schools expected to eliminate two classes
Westport Community Schools will likely eliminate one grade school class and one Pre-K section by the end of the month — victims, the superintendent said, of tough budgetary times. … more
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Moms Madeline Crowell (left) and Katie Grifka (second from right), of Bristol, went to the Sunday show with their daughters, Sophia and Alana Crowell, and Gabriella and Giuliana Grifka. Madline wrote: “The concert was incredible! Wow, what a show!”
Readers rave after a weekend with Taylor Swift
At times last weekend, it seemed like everyone was either going to one of the three Taylor Swift concerts at Gillette Stadium, was talking to someone who was going, or was “Liking” a post … more
Rhonda Swain with striped bass she caught when fishing with her husband Mike live lining Atlantic menhaden at night in Bristol Harbor.
Managers hope emergency action will save striped bass
More striped bass fishing trips are taken by anglers coastwide than any other species.   This highly desirable fish has been overfished for the past few years, and last year, anglers killed … more
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Westport Community Schools Superintendent Thomas Aubin speaks at the town's annual Town Meeting earlier this month.
Westport schools see big jump in student retention
The number of students entering the ninth grade at the Westport Middle High School is expected to rise dramatically this coming year — a sign, the district's superintendent said, of an … more
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Freshman Molly Costa hits a fly ball during Westport's loss to Bristol Aggie on Tuesday.
Wildcats win Mayflower Athletic Conference , get ready for playoff run
The Westport softball team won the Mayflower Athletic Conference after beating Bishop Connolly 3-1 in an away game on Saturday, May 13. The Wildcats conference record is 7-1 and 8-8 overall.   … more
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Letter: Offshore wind critics and their disinformation campaign
To the editor: The recent rally and other calls to ban the SouthCoast Wind offshore wind farm has produced a remarkable number of complete misconceptions, misinformation and disinformation. I … more
Wampanoag Experience founder Annawon Weeden (right) and Andre StrongBearHeart Gaines, of the Nipmuc Nation, at the mishoon they spent a week constructing as artists-in-residence, at the Westport Town Farm.
In Westport, mishoon accomplished
When it was all but over Friday afternoon, Annawon Weeden stood next to a dwindling fire and could only think of good fortune, and the work done by a community of family and friends old and new, … more
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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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East Bay Homes | May 2023
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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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