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Westport police logs: Animal complaints, no arrests

Monday, April 15 A 911 caller from John Reed Road lodged an animal complaint at 3:10 p.m. A 911 caller reported a disturbance on State Road at 4:13 p.m. Police pulled over seven …
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 Westport has 23 new Hall of Famers
It’s been four years since they were able to honor their sports heroes. But members of the Westport Athletic Hall of Fame made … Read More
Westport IOC thinks small following Route 6 vote's failure
pic: route 6 Following its failure at the polls, the town board that developed the Route 6 project is planning the next step for … Read More
Westport board slams ‘misinformation’ spread by Facebook page
A Facebook page criticized by members of a town board for allegedly spreading misinformation, and using Westport’s official crest as … Read More
Wind farm power won’t run through Westport — for now
Officials with an offshore wind concern who hope to develop a large wind farm off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard do not plan to … Read More
Third westbound lane on bridge opens April 20
A third lane of travel westbound on the east portion of the Washington Bridge will be available to drivers as of Saturday, April 20. … Read More
Barrington man wins $4 million in ticket bought in Westport
A Barrington man is an instant millionaire after winning a cool $4 million on a scratch ticket his father bought for him at a Westport … Read More
Obituaries
Joseph F. Stankiewicz, 73, Little Compton Joseph F. Stankiewicz, 73, of Little Compton, unexpectedly passed away at home on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. He was the husband of Susan (Fish) Stankiewicz. Mr. Stankiewicz was born in Fall River, …
John E. Bettencourt, Sr., 99, Dartmouth John Eugene Bettencourt, 99, of Dartmouth, passed away late on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. He was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy K. (Rose) Bettencourt. Born and raised in Dartmouth on the …
Lee Gardner, 88 Lee Gardner played his last chukka Oct. 22, 2022. He lived a full 88 years, leaving behind his wife, Polly, and four beautiful daughters. He was an animal lover, bird lover, a botanist, …
Nancy M. Dawson, Westport Nancy M. Dawson, 82, of Westport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. She was the loving wife of Alec B. Dawson, OBE, and mother of Bruce S Dawson, David A. …

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Opinion

Westport Health Notes: Tackling PSFAs here

Letter: Managing to save Atlantic herring is a tall order

Letter: Article sounds like it was written by a man suing the town

Investigative team starts digging for Washington Bridge answers

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