Watch Hill Lighthouse
People have always been fascinated by lighthouses, the romantic castles of the sea. Built on sea sprayed rocks or windswept bluffs, they are stations [...]
Five Hollywood Stars with Westerly Roots
Five Hollywood Stars with Westerly Roots Many familiar with the history of Westerly know the names of those who played large roles in the [...]
100+ Years of the Calabrese Club
Ever build a tree fort or start a neighborhood club when you were a kid? That feeling of getting together with your friends where everyone [...]
The Malted Barley’s Recipe for Success
As someone who grew up in Westerly, my personal reflections on the growth of the town tend to boil down to the times I had before [...]
Seaside Dog Walks
I didn’t really discover walking until I moved to Westerly and began to take our two dogs, Magic and Willie, a Labrador and a Beagle, [...]
The Next Big Hurricane : Not If But When
On September 21, 1938, a storm of biblical proportions slammed into the northeastern coast of the United States from South Jersey to Boston creating the [...]
The WARM Center – the Heart of our Community
The first thing that probably comes to mind when thinking about the Westerly area is Misquamicut beach or one of the many exciting summer [...]
The Westerly Town Band and The Chorus of Westerly: Musical Traditions
The following is part six in Westerly Life’s “Behind the Murals” series discussing the history behind all of the recently created murals throughout downtown Westerly. [...]
Washington Trust’s Second Century: 1900-2020 – Part 3
Read Part 1 and Part 2 first! As the Washington National Bank crossed over into their second century serving the citizens of Westerly, operations [...]
A Pandemic Success Story: Young Buns Doughnuts
This year has been hard on businesses, both nationally and locally, and especially for the restaurant industry. With so many closing their doors temporarily or [...]
A Tour of Downtown Westerly: 1962, Part I
The date is April 27, 1962, and it is a Friday afternoon in late spring, the perfect time to travel up and down the streets of Westerly. [...]
Diamonds are Forever at Nigrelli’s Jewelry
Nigrelli's was founded in 1947 by Joseph Nigrelli Sr., fresh out of his service in the Air Force. Originally operating out of his mother's home [...]