Mystery of the U-853
Every year on December 7 the nation honors and remembers the 2,403 citizens of the United States who were killed along with the 1,178 who were [...]
Weekapaug Bait & Tackle
Misquamicut, RI is known for many things – the beach of course, but also the restaurants, the events, the sun & fun and fishing. Coming [...]
Seaside Memories at the Atlantic Beach Park
Take a beautiful beach, mix in a dash of history, add in good food and drink, stir in some entertainment, add a Ferris wheel, arcade [...]
The World is Better for His Life: The Story of George Herbert Utter – Part 1
Despite the pivotal role the town has played in the history of Rhode Island, very few of the state’s governors spent any considerable amount of [...]
Under the Sea : The Mystic Aquarium
During the COVID pandemic, businesses and organizations have changed the way they do business. They have guidelines to follow and it is our responsibility to [...]
Rhode Island’s Aircraft Wreck Hunter
Larry Webster was standing out behind his barn in Charlestown, Rhode Island next to the remains of a large corroded Korean War vintage aircraft. The [...]
The Legend of Tarzan Brown, Part I
While numerous athletes who have achieved a great deal of fame in the sports world have come out of Westerly, perhaps none is more revered [...]
All of Westerly Seems to be Awakened to the Situation: The Influenza Epidemic of 1918-1920, Part II
Read Part 1 first 1919: The Second Wave By the start of 1919, it was apparent that Westerly was facing a major epidemic that was [...]
All of Westerly Seems to be Awakened to the Situation: The Influenza Epidemic of 1918-1920, Part II
Read Part 1 first 1919: The Second Wave By the start of 1919, it was apparent that Westerly was facing a major epidemic that was [...]
The Watch Hill Fire Department’s Multi-Colored Hydrant Collection
While not yet, perhaps someday the Watch Hill Fire Department’s unique and colorful collection of fire hydrants will be in the Guinness Book of World [...]
Hiking Trails – Mastuxet Brook Greenway South
A local walk that I have wanted to try for a while but somehow never got around to is the Mastuxet Brook Greenway Trail which [...]
The Night Stevie Came to Town
On Thanksgiving night 1979, families all across Westerly gathered around the dinner table as they had many years before and would for many years to [...]