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Welcome to Westerly, RI

Westerly RI VacationsWelcome to one of the best kept secrets in New England - Westerly, Rhode Island. Westerly is located in the southwest corner of the state of Rhode Island, right along the border with Connecticut and along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.

Westerly is a family fun destination. You will find beautiful sandy beaches, family fun parks, boating, sailing and many other local attractions.

While in Westerly, you may also want to enjoy its more refined side. Visit our restaurants, art galleries, come for the Shakespeare in the Park, listen to the Chorus of Westerly sing, go wine tasting or stay in one of our fine Inns or Bed & Breakfasts.




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The Westerly Sun - news/local

06/18/2013 10:00 AM
 

CL&P’s tree-trimming draws mixed reactions

  In Stonington, First Selectman Edward Haberek Jr. says he’s looking for a compromise in order to maintain the town’s character and visual appeal.  

06/18/2013 09:45 AM
 

Roberts outlines health reforms

  Lieutenant governor meets with Hopkinton residents to explain what Obamacare will mean to Rhode Islanders.

06/18/2013 09:30 AM
 

Jury selection next in murder trial

  Police allege an alcohol-fueled argument between Newman and Tefft at the house owned by his stepmother and father spiraled out of control.

06/18/2013 09:30 AM
 

Relay for Life returns for 16th year

  Events Friday and Saturday include hair-cutting, themed laps and live music.

06/18/2013 09:30 AM
 

Governor to address MBA during breakfast meeting

  Gov. Lincoln Chafee and Westerly Town Manager Steven Hartford will address members and guests at Misquamicut Business Association breakfast meeting on Wednesday.

06/18/2013 09:30 AM
 

EDITORIAL: High heels as a work condition

  June 18, 2013: Cocktail waitresses at Foxwoods Resort Casino have asked their union to intervene.

06/18/2013 09:30 AM
 

Miss R.I. has accomplished much after overcoming adversity

  Beauty and brains is a powerful combination. Add a mountain of courage to the mix and you get Jessica Marfeo.

06/18/2013 09:30 AM
 

Community garden fills plates as well as social needs

  The Charlestown Community Garden, now beginning its third year, has become much more than a food source for those in need.

06/18/2013 09:30 AM
 

Guided walk at Wahaneeta Preserve

  The Westerly Land Trust will lead a guided walk beginning at 7:30 p.m. on the trails of the Wahaneeta Preserve.

06/18/2013 09:30 AM
 

ANOTHER VIEW: Quahoggers and state agencies can work together

  "As a commercial shellfisherman, one of my biggest concerns is the future of this industry."

06/18/2013 09:30 AM
 

Texas gov. woos unhappy gun makers in Connecticut

  Rick Perry hopes to poach manufacturers disgruntled by the state’s adoption of gun control after Sandy Hook.

06/18/2013 09:30 AM
 

Ambulance Corps holding Memorial Service

  The Westerly Ambulance Corps will hold its annual Memorial Service on Friday.

06/18/2013 09:30 AM
 

Land Trust sponsoring Summer Solstice Walk

  A Summer Solstice Walk will be held at the Grills Preserve, Bowling Lane, Bradford.

06/17/2013 09:45 AM
 

Murder trial set to start today

  Jared Tefft has been in prison since his arrest in 2011 in the death of a Westerly man.

06/17/2013 09:30 AM
 

Facelift planned for Chariho football field

  Chariho Regional High School’s main football/soccer field is about to receive a badly needed facelift.

06/17/2013 09:15 AM
 

Ready family hopes to reopen Charlestown Rathskeller Tavern

  Family plans to open the tavern sometime this summer.

06/17/2013 09:00 AM
 

Three Stonington Harbor boats compete in 645-mile race to Bermuda

  Race started early Friday afternoon on Buzzards Bay, off the Massachusetts coast.

06/17/2013 09:00 AM
 

AT THE LIBRARY: Annual summer book sale starts Wednesday at the Y

  The 39th annual summer book fair startsWednesday from 4 to 9 p.m. with a special preview shopping event.

06/17/2013 09:00 AM
 

EDITORIAL: Highs and lows from last week

  June 17, 2013:  Highs and lows from last week's local news.

06/17/2013 09:00 AM
 

POLICE LOG: Mon. June 17

  Reports from Stonington and Westerly police.

06/17/2013 09:00 AM
 

Cub Scouts holding bicycle safety event

  Cub Scout Pack 1 of Richmond will hold a Children’s Bicycle Safety & Skills Rodeo.

06/17/2013 09:00 AM
 

Bike MS team captain named

  Nancy Freeman, of Westerly, is the captain of Team Castro’s Keeps, which will participate in the Bike MS: Ride the Rhode.

06/17/2013 09:00 AM
 

Farmers market opens Thursday

  The Westerly Land Trust’s farmers market will open for the summer Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

06/17/2013 09:00 AM
 

Elder abuse legislation approved by R.I. Senate

  The Rhode Island Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Catherine Cool Rumsey to require health care providers to alert law enforcement if they believe an elderly person is the victim of ab

06/17/2013 09:00 AM
 

AAA driver’s education class set

  The American Automobile Association and Briarwood Driving Academy will hold a driver’s education class at Stonington High School.