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It’s their night to shine

St. Andrew’s ‘Night of Shining Stars’ honors people who’ve made a difference in the lives of children.

Westport public hearing notice - trailer permit - 05/16

A public hearing will be held in the Selectmen’s Office, Westport Town Hall, 816 Main Road, Westport, MA on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. on the application request of Joseph Albano, 43 Suffield Street, Agawam, MA for the transfer of a six-month seasonal trailer permit for recreational purposes to locate a trailer on 133-137 East Beach Road. The property is known on Assessor’s Map 76A, Lots 40 & 41.

Westport public hearing notice - 05/16

Public Hearings will be held in the Selectmen’s Office, Westport Town Hall, 816 Main Road, Westport, MA on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 on the following applications:

Westport Zoning Board of Appeals - 05/16

A public hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 beginning at 7:00 PM at the Westport Town Hall, 816 Main Road, Westport, MA to consider the following petition:

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Volunteer, for-hire charter boat inspections catching on

Inspections target commercial vessels such as charter fishing boats.

Red Sox Hall of Famer visits Lees

Former Red Sox pitcher Bill “Spaceman” Lee will be visiting Lees Market this weekend for a tasting of his Spaceman Red wine.

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Two straight for Mar Mostro, mega-mast in place

Portsmouth-built Mar Mostro crosses Miami finish line first.

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Race is on to fix South Shore Beach by Memorial Day weekend

After Irene’s damage, beach readies for opening day

LITTLE COMPTON — With the aid of heavy equipment — adult beach toys — South Shore Beach is getting spruced up and ready for the spring opening over Memorial Day weekend, May 26, 27, and 28.

Elgar leads the way in Devin Laubi 5K

Attleboro’s Christopher Elgar was first to finish as over 70 runners competed in the recent Devin Laubi Foundation 5K. His time of 17 minutes, 16 seconds was just enough for a six second win over Matthew Corr of East Taunton.

Mid-week soaking in Westport

The rainstorm last Wednesday into Thursday put a dent into drought concerns ...