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While a long-term fix to the federal channel's shoaling issue remains unfunded and uncertain, Westport Harbormaster Chris Leonard isn't too concerned for now — he's just glad the channel in and …
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By Ted Hayes
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11/18/22
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Note: The latest in our series on farming in Westport, from the farmers' perspective.
Shauna greets me at Westport Dairy, located at 729 Gifford Road, which opened its doors last winter. …
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By Deanna Levanti
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11/16/22
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Tears fell from the eyes of Westport players after they lost to Gardner High School 2-1 in double overtime in the MIAA Division 5 state soccer tournament in the elite 8 on Sunday night. The tears …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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11/15/22
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Nationally ranked shot-putter and Tiverton resident Jacob Cookinham, a senior at Bishop Stang High School in Dartmouth, has committed to the Division I University of Kansas Track and Field program, …
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By Ted Hayes
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11/14/22
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Westport's 'Start 'Em Young' after school enrichment program is turning into a promising feeder program for middle and high school sports, one year after getting off the ground in the district's …
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By Ted Hayes
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11/10/22
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Westport will honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces, including the approximately 900 veterans who call Westport home, during its annual Veterans Day …
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11/9/22
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In a vote that could have huge implications for future Westport budgets, voters on Tuesday rejected a ballot question asking if they approved of using excluded debt to fund Westport's portion of the …
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By Ted Hayes
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11/9/22
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Tiverton voters, who for years have had a recreational marijuana dispensary just over the state line in Fall River, voted Tuesday to allow retail sale of the drug when it is permitted starting in …
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By Ted Hayes
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11/8/22
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PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Planning Department, along with URI’s Coastal Resources Center and Rhode Island Sea Grant, will host a forum on Wednesday, Nov. 16, to discuss the science and …
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11/8/22
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The fifth seeded Westport soccer team scored three goals in the second half to dispatch 28th seeded Granby 3-1 in the Division 5 round of 32. The Wildcats, who received a bye in the preliminary round …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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11/7/22
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Tiverton police are investigating a kidnapping scam involving a local student. On Friday, Nov. 4, officers responded to the Walgreens store on Main Road for a reported kidnapping. A Tiverton woman …
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11/7/22
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A Dartmouth firefighter has reportedly been suspended and faces DUI charges in Westport, after allegedly crashing his car into a fire hydrant near White’s of Westport, knocking over a fire …
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By Ted Hayes
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11/7/22
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Members of the Westport Select Board last week unanimously approved a conservation restriction for Berry Hill Farm, a move that clears the way for the Westport Land Conservation Trust to purchase the …
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By Ted Hayes
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11/4/22
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The Westport volleyball team crushed Cathedral 3-0 (25-10, 25-15, 25-9) in a home playoff game on Wednesday night. The Wildcats move on to host West Bridgewater on Friday at 5 p.m., in the round of …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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11/3/22
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Shirley and Teddy Robbins own and operate Paradise Hill Farm , and their daughter Ashley grew up and works on the farm with them. It’s a drizzly autumn day and the farm stand is lined with …
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By Deanna Levanti
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11/3/22
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A Westport man faces child pornography possession charges after police allegedly discovered pornographic images on his computer.
Richard Vohnoutka Sr., no age given, of 793 Gifford Road, was …
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11/3/22
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The hallways of the new Middle High School took a spooky turn late last week, when members of the middle and high school student councils transformed them Friday and dressed up for an early Halloween …
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11/2/22
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Though there was much interest in the property from the Select Board, the Town of Westport has passed on an opportunity to purchase a 23-acre stretch of land on Drift Road that some believe could …
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By Ted Hayes
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11/1/22
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Voters on Tuesday, Nov. 8. will be asked whether they want to use excluded debt to fund Westport's financial obligation to the new Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School project in Fall …
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10/27/22
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Some of the 9,000 commuters who drive Fish Road every day will need an alternate route starting next week. The state DOT will close a portion of the road for two weeks starting Wednesday, Nov. 9, as …
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10/27/22
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The Westport volleyball team walloped Bristol Plymouth 3-0 in front of a large senior night crowd at the new middle/high school on Wednesday night. The win boosted the Wildcats overall record to 11-7 …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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10/27/22
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The state DEM has received more than 20 responses to its recent call for ideas on the eventual redevelopment of the former Chase Marina on Riverside Drive in Tiverton. And while he acknowledged that …
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By Ted Hayes
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10/26/22
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Senior midfielder Antonio Dutra Africano headed in two goals as Westport dominated West Bridgewater 4-1 on Tuesday to clinch the Mayflower Athletic Conference crown. It’s been eight long years …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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10/25/22
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Elder and at-risk Westport residents who need help with health and home safety issues have a new resource to get what they need — Westport CARES.
The free program, run here by the Westport …
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By Ted Hayes
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10/24/22
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Voters will likely be asked if they want to spend $29 million to renovate the old Westport High School property, decommissioning Westport's aging town hall, town hall annex and Council on Aging …
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By Ted Hayes
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10/21/22
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