The Rise and Fall of Professional Wrestling in Westerly
When one thinks of professional wrestling as it exists today (of which this author is admittedly a large fan), it usually conjures notions of pageantry, [...]
Veteran Dan Lapointe is Glorybound
It’s Thursday morning at the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center and in walks Westerly resident Dan Lapointe, smiling. His cowboy boots clicking on the floor, and his [...]
From Dockside Dining to Curbside Service with B&B Dockside
Be sure to visit their Facebook page for hours and COVID guidelines. Our town and surrounding region is truly blessed with an abundance of spectacular restaurants [...]
Whisky Soup: The Cure for Whatever Ails You
I love walking in the fall/winter. The air is crisp and invigorating. There are no bugs. I hate bugs, particularly mosquitoes and ticks that carry [...]
The Coffee Buzz | Junk & Java; An Eclectic Blend — Westerly, RI
This article is from our archives and although things have changed during COVID, the spirit of this coffee shop remains the same. Visit their Facebook [...]
History of the Avondale Farm Preserve
In one of my previous stories, I mentioned that one of my favorite dog walks is the Avondale Farm Preserve. This 50-acre gem consists of grassland [...]
The Gaspee Affair
American history is full of stories about great men and women who became our nation’s heroes and many of them have had famous quotes. Certainly [...]
Napatree’s Living Fossil
Starlight illuminates the dark shapes moving under water on Napatree’s bayside as a group of volunteers wade through the shallows. The group is led by [...]
Will Evans: Rooted in Rising
To see Will Evans with his drumsticks weaving out the beat, strumming his acoustic guitar, and soulfully singing is to witness a musician grounded in [...]
The First Duty of Every Red-Blooded American: Westerly and the Election of 1920
As we approach the 2020 Presidential Election, we are also nearing the 100th anniversary of the 1920 election, a monumental moment in the history of [...]
Looking Across the Universe with the Frosty Drew Observatory
If you're seeking something educational, enlightening, and entertaining to do on a Friday night, look no further than the Frosty Drew Observatory in Charlestown, where [...]
The Week Westerly Stood Still: The Blizzard of 1978
If you were to ask anyone in New England over the age of 50 about the blizzard of 1978, chances are, they could tell you [...]