The Many Lives of the Martin House
In March 2016, the Savoy Bookshop and Café opened in downtown Westerly, completing the long-awaited and much-needed facelift of the Martin House, a building that [...]
Old Faithful – The Steamboat Block Island
For more than 32 years the steamboat Block Island led a charmed life and was never involved in a major accident. This picturesque steamboat was [...]
Christmas in Westerly: Holiday Traditions Throughout History
When thinking of Christmas and the holiday season, it's hard not to envision beautifully decorated stores, familiar songs of the season, and despite the rise [...]
Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
In 1897, a young girl’s belief in Christmas magic was shaken. Virginia O'Hanlon's friends teased her for believing in Santa Claus. She wrote to the [...]
A Christmas Mystery: A Visit from St. Nicholas
In downtown Newport, there stands an old Victorian house. The house was once the summer residence of Clement Clark Moore, the author of the most [...]
Get Outside: Enjoy the Trails of Misquamicut
Misquamicut's Best Trails We definitely love our beaches and highly recommend that you experience their beauty but did you know there are a few [...]
Nathanial Palmer and the Discovery of the Antarctic
November 18, 2020 marked the 200-year anniversary of the sighting of the continent of Antarctica by Nathaniel Brown Palmer of Stonington, Connecticut. He was one [...]
Taylor Swift’s House on the Hill
The barren hill, with its views of three states and its use as a lookout going back before the French and Indian Wars, became [...]
Best Breakfast or Brunch in Westerly
Want to find the best breakfast in Westerly? Look no further! Mia's Mia's is known for its fun and welcoming vibe, beautiful view of [...]
Choosing a Consciously Curated Life with Cahill & Company
With so many catastrophes appearing in the news, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and unable to make a meaningful impact as just one person. Global [...]
Don Panciera: Westerly’s Own NFL Star, Part 2
Read Part 1 first! After three seasons of college football, Don Panciera made the decision to take his game to the professional level. In the [...]
See Southern Rhode Island’s Coast from the Air with Heliblock Tours
You haven't seen the coast of southern Rhode Island until you've seen it from the sky. Trust me, I experienced it. I recently took a [...]