What's going on in Westerly

13/07/2022

Police ID Westerly man killed in motorcycle crash

Police are investigating after a motorcyclist was killed in Westerly Tuesday night.

25/04/2022

Grand jury charges chairman of the Westerly Democratic Town Committee with sexual assault

Robert Ritacco. (Westerly Democratic Town Committee) The Rhode Island Attorney’s Office said Monday a grand jury indicted Robert Ritacco, who’s the chairman of the Westerly Democratic Town Committee, with two counts of first-degree sexual assault. The attorney general said the alleged acts happe...

13/04/2022

A police chase with over 20 vehicles and 3 helicopters on Rt 78 W. in Westerly, RI. The driver is now in a standoff with police on the North Stonington CT line. The suspect fled Mass. State Troopers in Bristol County, MA Please use alternate route.
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30/10/2021

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18/10/2021

Wow! 🌈❤️

Incredible rainbow over Misquamicut today.
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11/09/2021

As we observe the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, tragedies, let’s remember and reflect. Let’s never forget the many lives lost or that many still carry the burdens of grief, trauma, and illness.

Renee Newell, 37, of Cranston, passenger on American Flight 11.

David and Lynn Angell, of Barrington, passengers on American Airlines Flight 11

Kathy LaBorie, 44, of Providence, United Airlines flight attendant on Flight 175

Mark Charette, 38, of Warwick, worked at World Trade Center on Sept. 11.

Amy Jarret, 28, of North Smithfield, a flight attendant for United Airlines Flight 175.

Shawn Nassaney, 25, of Pawtucket, passenger on United Flight 175.

Carol Bouchard, 43, of Warwick, passenger on American Airlines Flight 11.

James Edward Hayden, 47, of Pawtucket, passenger on United Flight 175

Jessica Sachs, 23, of Warwick, passenger on American Airlines Flight 11.

22/08/2021

The Watch Hill Yacht Club on Fort Road, in Westerly durning the beginning stages of Henri.
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19/08/2021

This just in....

BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Dan McKee is issuing an executive order that masks must be worn in schools starting this school year.

07/07/2021

Will this be helpful or harmful?

Rhode Island becomes the first state in the country to legalize safe drug consumption sites. Will this be helpful or harmful?

06/04/2021

Dog dies after being stabbed during altercation in Westerly

Westerly police said a dog died after an incident over the weekend. Police said they responded to a home on Sunday for a report of a disturbance. Chief Shawn Lacey said the dog went after someone in the home and attacked them due to the disturbance. Lacey said another person grabbed a knife and star...

05/07/2020

South County beaches packed this Fourth of July weekend, DEM urges use of face masks

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) – With great weather upon us, there was no question that the beaches were a popular destination over the July Fourth holiday. Narragansett Town Beach was pretty packed on Saturday, and the state says their beaches looked pretty similar. The DEM says getting people to wear...

01/07/2020

Rhode Island residents can now select a gender-neutral designation on their driver’s license, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced Tuesday.

14/06/2020

A breathtaking sunset from Watch Hill ⚓️🦀🌊🌅

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06/06/2020

Social Distancing gone wrong!

For 3 months Governor Gina Raimondo has said numerous times daily “social distancing is a must, the maximum social gathering size is 15 people, if you are in public public you must wear a cloth face covering and stay 6 feet apart.” We hope she wrote down the names of everyone she was in contact with a last nights protest.

20/05/2020

RI Gov. Raimondo unveils new contact tracing mobile app 'Crush COVID RI'

Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) announced the launch of a new app aimed at helping state officials track and stop the spread of coronavirus at a press conference held Monday in Providence.

06/05/2020

To our real superhero nurses, Happy National Nurses Day! 👩🏽‍⚕️ 👨🏻‍⚕️ 👩🏼‍⚕️🧑🏻‍⚕️
Thank you for all your help, support, and compassion, durning this time of need and always.

23/04/2020

Rhode Island Department of Health Covid-19 data tracker 4/23. Rhode Island has 412 New Cases, 8 new fatalities bringing the total to 189 and 6,256 total cases.

23/04/2020

Gov. Gina Raimondo plans to announce today that Rhode Island schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year.
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https://www.providencejournal.com/news/20200423/ri-schools-to-remain-closed-for-remainder-of-academic-year

17/04/2020

Who misses Benny’s?

12/04/2020

National Grid says possible power outages for up to 72 hours amid upcoming storm.

National Grid has been preparing for a powerful storm heading towards New England starting Monday morning. Heavy rain, strong gusts of wind, and high gusts across Massachusetts and Rhode Island are expected. According to National Grid, the storm will start after 8 a. m. and continue until 8 p. m. Th...

08/04/2020

To our Neighbors and Friends. Chag Pesach Samech!

From everyone at What’s going on in Rhode Island.

30/03/2020

Good Morning, Rhode Island! This is your week to step up, if you don’t have to go out, stay home.

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18/03/2020

🚨BREAKING🚨Gov Raimondo confirms there are 33 cases of Covid-19 in Rhode Island. The number of cases jumps from 23 to 33 within 24 hours.

16/03/2020

South County Hospital patient tests positive for COVID-19

A representative from South County Health confirmed today that a patient receiving treatment at South County Hospitall has tested positive for COVID-19. Below is the statement from the hospital:Last week,

16/03/2020

Thank you for your service. Not all heroes wear capes!
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16/03/2020

Is Rhode Island Next? Gov. Baker Bans Restaurant Dine-In. Restaurants will not be allowed to serve food and drink for consumption on the premise and gatherings of more than 25 people are prohibited.
https://patch.com/massachusetts/boston/all-ma-schools-close-3-weeks-other-unprecedented-measures

13/03/2020

A Rhode Island child has tested positive for COVID-19 after receiving an autograph from an unspecified NBA player who was later diagnosed with the disease.

A Rhode Island child has tested positive for COVID-19 after receiving an autograph from an unspecified NBA player who was later diagnosed with the disease, Westerly police chief Shawn Lacey announced Friday, according to the Providence Journal's Brian Amaral.Lacey said the child received the autogra...

13/03/2020

Police announce town of Westerly has 2 cases of coronavirus

WESTERLY, R.I (WLNE) – Chief of Police and Acting Town Manager, Sean Lacey, announced 2 of the 9 recently announced cases of Coronavirus came from the town of Westerly. Chief Lacey added that both cases were juveniles of pre-school and elementary school age, one of which was in the Westerly school...

11/03/2020

🔴THIS JUST IN🔴 Dunkin Donuts Center and Convention Center Postpones All Events For The Next 2 Weeks.
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http://www.dunkindonutscenter.com/news/detail/covid-19-update

11/03/2020

Gov. Raimondo urges to avoid crowds of 250 or more for the next two weeks. Shouldn’t this mean avoiding the DMV, Courtrooms, Schools, Malls or Casinos?