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Wunnegin, the renovation of which recently won a state preservation award, is among the homes on the tour set for next Saturday, Sept. 17.

Doors open at some of Little Compton's most historic homes

Some of Little Compton's most historic homes and historical properties will be open for public tours next Saturday, when the Little Compton Historical Society holds its historic property tour for the … more

9/9/22

Sawdy Pond clearing angers neighbors

As he prepares to build a new home near Sawdy Pond, a Portsmouth man has angered some of his neighbors who claim he is clearing land he does not own and is harming the environment, including … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 9/8/22

Letter: Disappointed in access to school tennis courts and walking track

New public tennis courts. A community walking track. Enrichment programs for all ages. These are among the things town and school representatives promised Westport residents when they asked them to … more

9/8/22

Letter: September eases in at the Back 40

In the lower corner of my laptop it says we are in the ninth month, i.e. September! How can that be? Of course if I look out on the back 40 I see it is covered with a yellow blanket of three kinds of … more

9/8/22

Letter: 'E' assistance is need for some on the path

To the editor: I have just finished reading the editorial “Protect the Path” (The East Providence Post, August 25 edition) , while I strongly agree with no motorized vehicles on the path, … more

9/8/22

Letter: Assault weapon ban would surely save lives

To the editor: In his letter to the Aug. 25 edition of The Post , Matthew Fletcher uses the faulty reasoning so popular to the NRA, Fox News, et. al., to bolster their argument that allowing the … more

9/8/22

Westport Shorelines - Thursday, September 8, 2022

9/8/22

Barbara Passmore rings the dinner bell at the last Little Compton Community Dinner, held in 2019.

Community — and dinner — returns to Little Compton Sunday

The COVID-19 pandemic canceled the affair the past two years, but it didn't kill Little Compton's community spirit. The town will once again break bread this Sunday. So far, more than 400 people … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/7/22

East Bay Homes - September 2022

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9/7/22

Tom Schmitt places the hot dog on top of the newly re-raised iconic silver fork at the corner of River and Old Bedford roads early Saturday morning, about six weeks after vandals stole the enormous utensil. Schmitt, the builder and owner, called in a few friends to help, and they were greeted by a steady stream of cheers by nearly all who passed during the hour-long job.

'The fork lives!'

Westport's Fork in the Road flies again. Reinforced with extra steel, bolts and West System epoxy, the iconic silver fork was re-raised at the fork of River and Old Harbor roads early Saturday … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/3/22

Fifth grade teachers Jodi Ferreira (left) and Elizabeth Teixeira check out their break out room and work on Ms. Teixeira's desk while prepping for the first day of school.

Many new programs await Westport students

Students arrived back at Westport Schools Tuesday, and were greeted by a long list of new programs, as well as a return of a favored old one, including the middle school sports program. Middle … more

9/2/22

Found in Westport: One peach-faced lovebird

They're used to dealing with stray dogs, cats on walkabout and a loose cow now and then. But peach-faced lovebirds? Probably not as often. The story of the colorful bird discovered apparently … more

9/2/22

Bodhi Gerlach, with Garry Plunkett of the Tiverton Open Space Commission, cleans the Sippo Cook site deep within Weetamoo Woods.

Student project uncovers Weetamoo Woods' early history

Bodhi Gerlach, an eighth grader at the Pennfield School in Portsmouth, has been working on a summer service project deep within the Weetamoo Woods in Tiverton. When he's done, an often-overlooked … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/1/22

Westport's old high school is worth $11 million on the open market, an appraiser recently reported.

Appraiser: Old Westport High School worth $11 million

Westport's old high school, which apart from housing the Westport Community School's offices has lain vacant for several years, is worth $11 million on the open market, an appraiser recently reported … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/1/22

Westport Shorelines - Thursday, September 1, 2022

9/1/22

Commentary: Labor Day 2022...America’s workforce is stronger than ever

On Labor Day we honor the achievements of America’s workers, and in 2022 we have a historic victory to celebrate. Our nation’s working people have come all the way back from the depths of … more

By Marty Walsh | 9/1/22

Detail from the Westport Police Department filing in Fall River District Court regarding Pamela Laliberti-Lebeau (inset photo).

Pamela Laliberte-Lebeau faces Westport harassment, intimidation charges

The president of the Fall River City Council is facing Westport charges that she harassed a Westport woman, using a 'burner' cell phone application to cover her tracks, misled police and attempted to … more

By Ted Hayes | 8/31/22

Letter: Let's be reasonable when discussing guns

To the editor: I want to thank Mr. Clyne and Mr. Crosby (August 11 and 18 editions) for replying to my article on gun control (August 3-4 editions); I appreciate the opportunity to discuss this … more

8/28/22

Distinctive Homes | Summer 2022

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8/26/22

Tiverton man gets five to seven for armed robbery

A Tiverton man accused of a violent robbery at a Fall River convenience store last year will serve five to seven years in state prison, after pleading guilty in Superior Court last week. Randy … more

8/26/22

Letter: The buck stops with you, Sheriff

Without fail, every time Sheriff Hodgson is criticized, sued or called out for his actions or deficiencies, he demands an apology to him and to his staff. Two recent active federal … more

8/26/22

Gnome Surf Therapy founder Chris Antao works with Nora Senghore, 6, as she learns to surf at South Shore Beach in Little Compton one recent Saturday.

Special surf program gives kids a reason to smile

As reggae music flowed through the trees and the scent of the ocean hung in the air, supporters from across the Northeast gathered in Little Compton the Saturday before last to support surfing as … more

By Jen Campisi | 8/26/22

Mayflower Wind map shows what route the cables for its proposed wind turbine project would traverse Portsmouth.

Portsmouth: Mayflower should explore alternative routes

PORTSMOUTH — Mayflower Wind should explore alternate routes before running a cable up the Sakonnet River and over land in Portsmouth, an attorney for the Town of Portsmouth told the R.I. Energy … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/25/22

Man charged with Back Eddy break-ins

Social media publicity, tips and help from the Fall River Police Department and old-fashioned police work helped Westport police track down and arrest a man suspected of breaking into the Back Eddy … more

By Ted Hayes | 8/25/22

Westport Shorelines - Thursday, August 25, 2022

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