Charles E. Bailey: The Man Behind the 1920 Murder Trial in Westerly – Part 2
Read Part 1 first! On Friday, November 5, Police Chief Brown and Constable Max Reithel departed for Maine in search of their fugitive.[23] By Sunday [...]
Remembering the Book & Tackle
For more than 50 years, the Book & Tackle Shop at the end of Bay Street in Watch Hill delighted residents and visitors alike. The [...]
WBLQ’s Chris DiPaola – King of Westerly Radio
As children, we all have dreams. When we grow up and look back on our lives, how many of us can say that we’ve made [...]
Charles E. Bailey: The Man Behind the 1920 Murder Trial in Westerly – Part 1
“I’m shot!” Edgar Bailey cried out. “I’m sorry; get a doctor, quick!” replied Edgar’s brother, Charles, as he ran from the scene.[1] This is the [...]
A Tour of Downtown Westerly: 1962, Part II
Ready Part 1 first! Crossing back over High Street, we will come across another mainstay of the clothing market in Westerly, Kenyon’s Men and Boys [...]
Surviving the Hurricane of 1938 – Part 3
Read part 1 and part 2 first! Mrs. Helen Joy Lee was enjoying a nice day at her cottage on Fort Road. She, like all [...]
Get Outside: Enjoy the Trails of Misquamicut
We definitely love our beaches and highly recommend that you experience their beauty but did you know there are a few hiking trails in the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]