The Westerly Sun

Brown bound: Westerly's top students to pursue medicine, engineering

Brown bound: Westerly's top students to pursue medicine, engineering WESTERLY — By fortuitous chance, and because of their hard work and stellar grades, both Westerly High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian are going to the same Ivy League school.

Police: Man rammed a cruiser, officer fired weapon

Police: Man rammed a cruiser, officer fired weapon CHARLESTOWN — A Johnston man is facing charges after he allegedly rammed a Charlestown police cruiser with his vehicle during an encounter in which an officer fired a weapon.

PHOTOS: Westerly High School Graduation

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WHS grads: 'It's now our turn'

WHS grads: 'It's now our turn' WESTERLY — Dressed in their caps and gowns and enduring sweltering heat, the Westerly High School Class of 2026 formed a sea of blue and white Friday on Sal Augeri

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Police Logs: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 WESTERLY

Stonington High School Graduation

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Inn at Mystic to host Fire & Freedom Festival to honor veterans

Inn at Mystic to host Fire & Freedom Festival to honor veterans STONINGTON — The Inn at Mystic plans to transform its 15-acre property into a 1776 revival for its “Fire & Freedom Festival” on July 5, featuring a torch relay, historical

Ellison 'Tarzan Brown' honored with statue in Westerly

Ellison 'Tarzan Brown' honored with statue in Westerly WESTERLY — On a glorious Saturday in his birthplace of Westerly, Ellison "Tarzan" Brown finally basked in his day in the sun.

Cross' Mills Library unveils new renovations, expands telehealth and learning spaces

Cross' Mills Library unveils new renovations, expands telehealth and learning spaces CHARLESTOWN — Residents will now have access to private telehealth rooms, workforce development programs and expanded meeting space at Cross' Mills Public Library following the completion of a renovation project

Designing her path: Chariho Tech student wins 2026 STEAM Logo Design Contest

Designing her path: Chariho Tech student wins 2026 STEAM Logo Design Contest WOOD RIVER JCT. — On Thursday, the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) announced Chariho Career & Technical Center junior Kaitlyn Charette won the 2026 STEAM Logo Design Contest, an