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Historical Society's documentary, 'Reflections, Stories of the People of Westerly' premieres at The United Theatre
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (425+ words) WESTERLY " A one-hour special program, "Reflections, Stories of the People of Westerly" will premiere Wednesday at The United Theatre. The documentary is a compilation of highlights from all 20 video oral histories recorded to date by Westerly Historical Society videographer Gregory…...
At Westerly Library & Wilcox Park: Women played pivotal roles in creating nation
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (473+ words) When I was in school, I had a love-hate affair with the month of June. Read more June meant saying goodbye to Mrs. Seitz As you know, the United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year. While we know much…...
Westerly nonprofits in health, arts receive more than $400 K in Champlin Foundation cash
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (429+ words) A view of the decorated concert hall. The Chorus of Westerly Spring Rhapsody. Thursday, May 26, 2022, George Kent Performance, Westerly, RI. | Karen Stellmaker, Special to The Sun. WESTERLY " Three organizations with strong Westerly ties have received more than $400, 000 in the first…...
Historic samplers highlight women's education at Hopkinton Historical Association Museum | Daily-news-alerts | thewesterlysun. com
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (493+ words) The Hopkinton Historic Society is currently hosting an exhibit of historic samplers created by Hopkinton children entitled, "This I did to let you see - Threads of Literacy and Learning on Hopkinton Samplers," in the Historical Association building. In addition, a…...
Memories, light the corners of my mind
1+ week, 6+ day ago (590+ words) I've been doing a lot of thinking lately. Read more Memories, light the corners of my mind June is just around the corner, bringing with it all manner of wonderful things. The end of the school year. The start of…...
A 'Virtu-ous' weekend comes to Wilcox Park
2+ week, 5+ day ago (309+ words) Visitors from far and wide converged on Wilcox Park Saturday, May 27, 2023 to enjoy the 27th Annual Virtu Art Festival sponsored by the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce. Approximately 140 artist, craftsman, and vendors were on hand for this years event, which runs…...
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This young lady sang a rendition of historical songs in honor of the U. S. Semiquincentennial Anniversary of Independence on Friday evening, May 1, 2026 at Charlestown Elementary School in Charlestown, RI. | Karen Stellmaker, Special to The Sun
3+ week, 4+ day ago (106+ words) Westerly Sun SHANGHAI, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- JBD has announced that it has completed a" The winning numbers in Thursday's drawing of the "Connecticut Play 3 Night" game" This young lady sang a rendition of historical songs in honor of the U. S. Semiquincentennial Anniversary…...
At the end of the performance all the fourth graders, including the high school student who wrote the play and the other high school students who assisted in developing the play, all danced on stage, in honor of the U. S. Semiquincentennial Anniversary of Independence on Friday evening, May 1, 2026 at Charlestown Elementary School in Charlestown, RI. | Karen Stellmaker, Special to The Sun
3+ week, 4+ day ago (131+ words) At the end of the performance all the fourth graders, including the high school student who wrote the play and the other high school students who assisted in developing the play, all danced on stage, in honor of the U. S. Semiquincentennial…...
More and more folks were drawn to the musical entertainment at the 15th Annual Spring Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026 held at the Misquamicut State Beach in Misquamicut, RI. | Karen Stellmaker, Special to The Sun
3+ week, 5+ day ago (95+ words) Westerly Sun More and more folks were drawn to the musical entertainment at the 15th Annual Spring Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026 held at the Misquamicut State Beach in Misquamicut, RI. | Karen Stellmaker, Special to The Sun There was a problem reporting…...