Charles E. Bailey: The Man Behind the 1920 Murder Trial in Westerly – Part 2
Read Part 1 first! On Friday, November 5, Police Chief Brown and Constable Max Reithel departed for Maine in search of their fugitive.[23] By Sunday [...]
Charles E. Bailey: The Man Behind the 1920 Murder Trial in Westerly – Part 2
Read Part 1 first! On Friday, November 5, Police Chief Brown and Constable Max Reithel departed for Maine in search of their fugitive.[23] By Sunday [...]
8 Tech-Free Autumn Activities – No Apps Required
Once upon a time, in decades gone by, the world wasn’t so tech-focused and obsessed. People didn’t have “an app for that." Heck, they didn’t [...]
Remembering the Book & Tackle
For more than 50 years, the Book & Tackle Shop at the end of Bay Street in Watch Hill delighted residents and visitors alike. The [...]
WBLQ’s Chris DiPaola – King of Westerly Radio
As children, we all have dreams. When we grow up and look back on our lives, how many of us can say that we’ve made [...]
Charles E. Bailey: The Man Behind the 1920 Murder Trial in Westerly – Part 1
“I’m shot!” Edgar Bailey cried out. “I’m sorry; get a doctor, quick!” replied Edgar’s brother, Charles, as he ran from the scene.[1] This is the [...]
A Tour of Downtown Westerly: 1962, Part II
Ready Part 1 first! Crossing back over High Street, we will come across another mainstay of the clothing market in Westerly, Kenyon’s Men and Boys [...]
Putting Down Roots: Westerly Land Trust Establishes a New Headquarters
There is no doubt that the last several months have been a struggle for people. Every aspect of our lives has been changed by the [...]
Surviving the Hurricane of 1938 – Part 3
Read part 1 and part 2 first! Mrs. Helen Joy Lee was enjoying a nice day at her cottage on Fort Road. She, like all [...]
Get Outside: Enjoy the Trails of Misquamicut
We definitely love our beaches and highly recommend that you experience their beauty but did you know there are a few hiking trails in the [...]
A Village by the Sea | Stonington Borough — Part I
The town of Stonington shares its eastern border with Westerly, Rhode Island and is located in the southeast corner of New London County. The town [...]
Fall into Autumn with a Visit to B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill
When September rolls around and the golden days of autumn start descending upon the fair state of Connecticut, the locals know that a visit to [...]