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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
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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
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Richard Huggins lays the groundwork for his skull and books sculpture early Friday morning at Cherry and Webb beach.
Westport sand sculptor creates fleeting works of art
Walk through the dunes to Cherry and Webb beach pretty much any Thursday, Friday or Saturday morning in the summer, and you're liable to find fantastical creatures, jovial elves and towering minarets … more
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Illustration provided by Mayflower Wind shows how proposed cables would make landfall in Portsmouth at Island Park Beach, follow Boyds Lane underground to Anthony Road, and then take one of three as-yet-undetermined routes before transitioning back to offshore in Mt. Hope Bay. The cables would eventually make it to the regional transmission system at Brayton Point in Somerset.
Portsmouth delays vote on resolution opposing Mayflower cable
PORTSMOUTH — A resolution to oppose the installation of the Mayflower Wind transmission cable in the Sakonnet River was on Monday’s agenda for a vote by the Town Council, but no action … more
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Renovating old Westport High School could cost $29M
Renovating the old high school for re-use by Westport's municipal offices, senior center and school administration would cost just over $29 million, while renovating the town's current offices would … more
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Little Compton seniors want place of their own
Senior citizens frustrated at the lack of town services told the Little Compton Town Council recently that they're tired of waiting for the town to support what is its largest segment of the … more
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Westport plans road re-paving for fall, spring
The town has selected nearly four miles of   road to be re-paved this fall and winter, under the Chapter 90 street program. They include: • Charlotte White Road, from Drift to Main, … more
The late Carlton 'Cukie' Macomber, left, with his friend Robert Harding of the Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society.
Westport remembers 'Cukie' Macomber Sunday
Carlton 'Cukie' Macomber could tell a good yarn. On Sunday, it's the South Coast's turn to tell a few about the late Westport Point resident, who passed away earlier this year. The Dartmouth … more
Federal judge overrules Westport, allows Masquesatch cell tower
A United States District Court judge has sided with a Georgia telecommunications contractor, ruling that the firm has the right to build a 150-foot cellular telephone tower on Masquesatch Road. The … more
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Newlyweds Brandon Perdue and Lauren Cicione share a moment in the Groundswell garden. After taking over a renown location known to many as the former home of The Provender, in the heart of Tiverton Four Corners, Groundswell Café and Bakery is one of the most popular stops in the region.
For arts, foods and fun, the ‘South Coast’ is worth the trip
From walking through wooded trails to discovering a local artist, to ending the day enjoying a locally sourced meal, a trip to the South Coast has all the elements of a day full of amazing sites and … more
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New marijuana store plan faces review in Westport
A vacant storefront right next door to the town's only medical marijuana dispensary could one day be the site of Westport's second marijuana facility, if a plan that saw its first informal hearing … more
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Wally Zembo and a friend dance the afternoon away as The Funky White Honkies lay down a groove at Saturday's Shellstock fund-raiser at the Westport Fairgrounds.
Westport Shellstock — 'the best ever!'
Best year ever.' That was the verdict from Harbormaster Chris Leonard after Saturday's Shellstock festival at the Westport Fairgrounds, which drew huge numbers and likely brought in better … more
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Jane Dufault, Jay Szaro and Laura Szaro Kopinski look over vintage photos at Sunday's event.
Westport's Polish remember their old days
More than 70 people gathered at the Handy House Sunday to share stories, photos and information about the Polish families of Westport. Organized by the Westport Historical Society, the event was … more
Play explores life of Westport's Paul Cuffe
Westport will soon host a reading of chosen scenes from an original play by Samuel Harps, based on the life of Captain Paul Cuffe. The performance of Samuel Harps' "Paul Cuffe: In Search of a … more
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The monkeypox virus.
LGBTQ+ Network mobilizes as monkeypox arrives
With at least one case of monkeypox confirmed in southeastern Massachusetts, the South Coast LGBTQ+ Network will hold a public health symposium next week to discuss strategies, stigmas and … more
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The Honkies play last year's Shellstock fund-raiser, which benefits the Shellfish Propagation Program.
Save your clams: Westport Shellstock is Saturday
Shellstock is coming this Saturday, and organizers are hoping a date change to summer will help bring in even more funds for the town's Shellfish Propagation Fund. The fundraiser will be held at … more
Gravestone cleaners promise a clean slate in Little Compton
As the sun set on a beautiful summer night, a handful of local volunteers spent one recent evening scraping away at some of Little Compton’s oldest tombstones. As they worked, years of lichen, … more
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A screenshot of Mayflower Wind’s new virtual exhibition room.
Mayflower Wind launches virtual exhibition room
PORTSMOUTH — Mayflower Wind, the developer of an offshore wind energy lease area located off the coast of Massachusetts that could impact the East Bay and South Coast area, has launched a … more
Illustration provided by Mayflower Wind shows how proposed cables would make landfall in Portsmouth at Island Park Beach, follow Boyds Lane underground to Anthony Road, and then take one of three as-yet-undetermined routes before transitioning back to offshore in Mt. Hope Bay. The cables would eventually make it to the regional transmission system at Brayton Point in Somerset.
Portsmouth: Mayflower Wind reps grilled about cable route
PORTSMOUTH — During an informational meeting before the Town Council Tuesday night, Mayflower Wind representatives were peppered with questions about the route of a proposed cable that … more
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Andrew Orr and employee Nikolaj Peltier pick green beans in their field off Adamsville Road in Westport.
Photos: Rain's on the way; will it be enough for the farmers?
Farmers across Westport and Little Compton have been watching for rain for months and up until this week, had little reason to be hopeful after week upon week of hot temperatures and blue skies. But … more
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Tiverton woman pleads guilty to stealing from employer
A Tiverton woman who embezzled nearly $1 million from her New Bedford employer has pleaded guilty to the charges and ordered to pay $600,000 in restitution. Nadine Santos, 56, pleaded guilty in … more
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Orlando seeks to regain lost school committee seat
Former Westport School Committee member Michelle Orlando, who lost her seat on the committee in the April election, has submitted a letter of interest for re-admission to the committee. The … more
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To keep vegetable gardens healthy during a drought, mulching helps lock in moisture.
How to keep your garden up in the middle of a drought
For backyard gardeners, mild droughts and water ban restrictions common during the summer months can be a cause for concern. Kate Venturini Hardesty, a program administrator and educator with the … more
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The late Gary Sherman, Westport's former shellfish constable, with a few nice white chinners.
Ten days until Westport Shellstock
Shellstock is coming the weekend after next, and organizers are dedicating part of the show in honor of former shellfish constable Gary Sherman, who died at home last Thursday at age 71. Marine … more
Jahlena Ann Giron
Little Compton police charge caregiver with stealing from elderly client
A Providence woman working as a certified in-home caregiver was arrested last week after police said she attempted to defraud a client in Little Compton out of nearly $9,000. Jahlena Ann Giron, … more
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