For the last few months, Angela Goethals, who was Macaulay Culkin’s big sister in Home Alone 34 years ago, has been auditioning for a very significant role in her hometown. She’ll learn on Tuesday whether she gets the part. A mother of three, she hopes to bring the skills she’s learned on stage and in […]
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Annual Pawcatuck River Duck Race returns on April 29
The 23rd Annual Pawcatuck River Duck Race will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in downtown Westerly, R.I. – Pawcatuck, CT. In spectacular fashion 20,000 rubber ducks will be released en masse off the Westerly-Pawcatuck Bridge for an amazing race down the Pawcatuck River. This community event is the largest charitable fundraiser in the […]
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Westerly school employee accused of inappropriate activity is no longer employed in the school system
(This is an update of a story that ran earlier this morning, based on an email sent to parents this morning by School Superintendent Mark Garceau.) Westerly school officials this morning informed parents that the high school employee accused last Friday of acting inappropriately with a high school student is no longer employed in the […]
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Grey Sail announces summer lineup of musical guests
Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island (Grey Sail) today announced its initial summer line-up of musical guests. Grey Sail, located in Westerly, has a spacious beer garden and an indoor taproom. In addition to serving their lineup of beers, they also offer cocktails from South County Distillers, their sister company, and wine. Grey Sail’s outdoor […]
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Embattled Westerly Democratic Chair reportedly resigns
Westerly Democrats months ago had asked embattled party chairman Robert Ritacco to resign, according to Town Councilman Chris Duhamel. Ritacco, Duhamel said, resigned yesterday after being charged with two counts of first-degree sexual assault. Ritacco, a former town councilman and zoning board member, was indicted by a statewide grand jury Monday. He also served as […]
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Grey Sail Brewing releases ‘Canal Street Ale’
Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island (Grey Sail) has unveiled a new beer in their core lineup today, Canal Street Ale. The Kolsch-inspired ale (3.9% ABV, 110 calories) is a lighter offering made with high-quality German ingredients lending to “a clean, crisp, and absolutely crushable beer,” according to Grey Sail. “It is an ideal option […]
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Choice Wineries says an apple winery is Rhode Island’s best
When choosing Rhode Island’s best wineries, you begin, of course, with the grapes. The quality of the grapes. Unless it’s apples. The Tapped Apple in Westerly was just named Rhode Island’s top winery by Choice Wineries, an online publication that ranks the best wineries in each state. The Tapped Apple, which produces apple wines and […]
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Westerly Council approves May special election to consider important charter changes
As expected, the Westerly Town Council last night (Monday) approved sending a series of charter revisions to voters in a May special election, changes that would double the length of council terms, and allow an unnamed councilor to seek the Ethics Commission’s permission to sidestep the state’s revolving door legislation. If voters approve the charter […]
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Grey Sail Brewing celebrating 10 years
Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island (Grey Sail) this week announced the celebration of their upcoming 10th anniversary on November 11th which will include a party and specialty beer. Grey Sail has been brewing quality, craft beer in Rhode Island for the past ten years, and now offers seven varieties in their core lineup in addition to […]
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Westerly Town Manager quits; Police Chief expected to be appointed interim manager
Westerly Police Chief Shawn Lacey is expected to be named Westerly’s interim town manager on Monday, following the abrupt resignation last week of Town Manager J. Mark Rooney. Rooney is expected to officially leave office on Monday, according to Councilman Chris Duhamel, who said Lacey would become interim town manager. Rooney, who has served as […]
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Westerly fire department hosts annual Smokey the Bear parade
Smokey the Bear is taking some time out from his hard work on the West Coast for a brief visit to Rhode Island on Thursday, where he’ll spread the word about fire safety as he has for nearly a half-century at the annual Karl E. Kenyon Smokey the Bear Parade. The parade is sponsored by […]
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South County Distillers’ announces line-up of summer spirits
South County Distillers (SCD) this week announced the launch of their summer line up of spirits and canned cocktails today. The sister company of Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island produces craft spirits from grain to glass at their campus in Westerly. This summer, consumers can enjoy the following offerings from South County Distillers: Spirits: […]
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Beavertail Lighthouse, Watch Hill Lighthouse are being given away for free
Ever wanted to own a lighthouse? Well if you are an eligible entity here’s your chance. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) recently issued a Notice of Availability for the Beavertail Lighthouse in Jamestown and Watch Hill Light in Westerly. Both are now being made available at no cost to eligible entities. Beavertail Lighthouse in Jamestown […]
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Home on Plimpton Road in Westerly sells for $1.95 million
Lila Delman Compass today announced the sale of 14 Plimpton Road in Watch Hill for $1,950,000. Lori Joyal, the Managing Broker of Lila Delman Compass’ Watch Hill Office, represented the seller and facilitated for the buyer. According to data maintained by the RI Statewide MLS, this transaction marks the third highest sale in Westerly this year. […]
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RI Bookstores: We visit the Savoy in Westerly
Tucked away in a cozy nook at the intersection of Canal Street and Railroad Avenue in Westerly and backed up to the Connecticut border along the banks of the Pawcatuck River, The Savoy Bookshop & Café has come to represent the cultural and spiritual center of downtown Westerly, especially during the past year. Not to […]
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Westerly Schools look to an uncertain future
Twice in recent years, Westerly’s residents have rejected bond issues that would have upgraded school facilities. Now, with the coronavirus draining financial resources from the community, the prospects of another bond issue are slim. Meanwhile, the school superintendent and school committee are struggling to find $1.6 million cut from its budget proposal by the Town […]