Perks & Corks: A Westerly Favorite for 20 Years and Counting
Are you a coffee lover? A cocktail connoisseur? Or maybe a Bloody Mary is more your speed, especially on a lazy Sunday morning? There’s no [...]
A Royal Host: Westerly and the Solar Eclipse of 1925
For several days in January 1925, Westerly was the host of more than 5,000 visitors who arrived in droves to witness a rare and momentous [...]
Surviving the Hurricane of 1938 – Part 2
Read Part 1 first! "One of the unique characteristics of the Hurricane of 1938 was how rapidly it moved up the coast traveling at 50 [...]
Reaching Nirvana – Fantastic Umbrella Factory
Tired of fighting for a spot at the beach? Looking for a fun and unique day trip? Well, look no further! Having grown up in [...]
What a Pleasant View
Westerly is blessed with almost 10 miles of oceanfront and its beaches are renowned countrywide. In colonial times the Watch Hill and Weekapaug sections were [...]
Rhode Island’s Viking Trail
About 500 years before Christopher Columbus is credited with discovering America Norsemen, whom we know today as Vikings, landed in North America. Some historians think [...]
United Always – The Latest Updates from the United Theater
When the summer comes to a close, it can be easy to find yourself wondering "what is there to do in Westerly?" While we're lucky [...]
5 Festive Farms for Fall Frolicking
There’s a chill in the air, the beaches are much less crowded, and the leaves are getting crisp and colorful. That can only mean one [...]
Stillmanville: Westerly’s Lost Village
The following is the final installment in Westerly Life’s “Behind the Murals” series, which discusses the history behind all of the recently created murals throughout [...]
Stand up for Animals: Happy Tails
It takes a village to care for its people….and pets. With all the amazing community organizations that Westerly has that provide dedicated services to humans, [...]
Scouting out the Wahaneeta Preserve
It's beautiful outside so get your gear together to hit the trails! The Westerly Land Trust has some great nature trails right here in our [...]
Worth the Wait: The Rebuild of St. Michael Church
The welcoming clang of the church bells could be heard throughout the neighborhoods of Pawcatuck and Westerly as a curious and elated crowd gathered at [...]