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There were few places Gary Sherman would rather be than on or close to the water. A new memorial unveiled at the point Monday will keep the late shellfish constable and wharfinger's memory alive at … more
An unexpected sight has replaced the crowded bulletin board that hangs over the porch of Simmons Market and Cafe –– a 'For Sale' sign. The listing of the cafe and market, previously … more
Westport's conservation commission agent agrees that it doesn't look ideal, but told the conservation commission yesterday that the large concrete base that will soon hold a 150-foot cellular telephone tower … more
Westport could be forced to scale back town services and cut the already-tight annual operating budget for the foreseeable future, if a vote on funding for the Diman regional vocational school … more
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust kicks off its 2023 Land Trust Learning Series on Monday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. with a presentation on saltmarsh degradation by Mark Bertness at the Barrington … more
Rhode Island lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams designated as trout-stocked waters are currently closed for fishing. However, the season opens Saturday, April 8, and runs through Feb. 29, … more
The Town of Westport and East Beach Improvement Association (EBIA) have agreed to settle a suit brought against the town by the EBIA nearly two years ago, which claimed the select board, town … more
Westport firefighters turned out in force to a structure fire in the south end of town Wednesday afternoon, and were able to contain it beforeit extended to a detached garage and nearby home. … more
A residents' group formed to promote a Proposition 2 ½ override for Westport has established a website and Facebook page for residents to gather information and discuss the issues surrounding … more
At 23, singer, songwriter, recording artist Jessica Kaela is a contemporary songster whose commitment to hard work, positivity, doing for others and doing what’s right, in the midst of a … more
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