This article was originally published last summer, and some information in this article may have changed in the past few months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reservations are required!!! Be sure to visit The Andrea's website and Facebook page for all of the most up-to-date information available. Thanks.Chances are if you’ve spent any time at Misquamicut, you’ve at least … [Read more...] about A Century of Summers at the Andrea Beach Bar
“What it Takes is Caring”: Mental Health First Aid Training and Suicide Prevention
Last year's celebrity suicides sent shockwaves across the country. Alongside these high-profile deaths are 121 other people who take their lives every day, 22 of whom are veterans. In Rhode Island, someone over the age of 25 takes their own life on average every 3 days, and every 20 days if they are under the age of 25. 450 physicians commit suicide annually, which leaves over … [Read more...] about “What it Takes is Caring”: Mental Health First Aid Training and Suicide Prevention
Diamond are Forever at Nigrelli’s Jewelry
Nigrelli's was founded in 1947 by Joseph Nigrelli Sr., fresh out of his service in the Air Force. Originally operating out of his mother's home on Granite Street, Joe moved the business downtown but it stayed under the watchful eye of Theresa, who never missed a day at the shop. More than seven decades later, Joe follows in his mother's footsteps by continuing to work at the … [Read more...] about Diamond are Forever at Nigrelli’s Jewelry
Finding That Perfect Something with OMO Jewels & Gifts
Most women know that the right piece of jewelry can make an ordinary outfit into a statement piece, and we all can attest to the fact that the right gift can turn any occasion into a more memorable one – but finding that right piece, that perfect gift? That can sometimes feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. Luckily, Westerly is home to small business owner and gifting … [Read more...] about Finding That Perfect Something with OMO Jewels & Gifts
Protecting the Past and Future of Living Sharks in Westerly
It felt like every week last summer there was a new rumor circulating about a shark spotting near Misquamicut, real or imagined. While we should all instinctively know to steer clear of sharks in the water, these ancient creatures are actually very complex, wildly misunderstood, and vital to the health of our oceans. Keith Cowley curates the Living Sharks Museum in downtown … [Read more...] about Protecting the Past and Future of Living Sharks in Westerly
Healthy Soil, Healthy Food with Earth Care Farm
Earth Care Farm creates some of the finest compost in the area for all of your gardening and landscaping needs. Jane Merner Senecal is the manager of Earth Care Farm, which was founded in the late 1970s by her father, Mike Merner. Mike spent years studying turfgrass management and made a career as a landscaper but found that his social scene and personal ethics were … [Read more...] about Healthy Soil, Healthy Food with Earth Care Farm
Slip Sliding Away: The History of Water Wizz of Westerly
It's hard to believe that summer is almost here, and with it comes memories of one of Westerly's oldest and most beloved attractions - Water Wizz of Westerly, owned by Mike Kells, which closed its gates in 2019.Water Wizz of Westerly was originally opened by local dentist Arthur Philips in 1979, but was bought by Mike's father, Raymond Kells of Kells Sailboats, two years … [Read more...] about Slip Sliding Away: The History of Water Wizz of Westerly
From Dockside Dining to Curbside Service with B&B Dockside
Our town and surrounding region is truly blessed with an abundance of spectacular restaurants to feed our every craving, and it has been my honor to begin covering the origin stories of some of my favorites. Particularly in the aftermath of the coronavirus, which has turned the restaurant industry on its head, it's so important to shop small and (safely!) reach out to your … [Read more...] about From Dockside Dining to Curbside Service with B&B Dockside
Looking Across the Universe with the Frosty Drew Observatory
If you're seeking something educational, enlightening, and entertaining to do on a Friday night, look no further than the Frosty Drew Observatory in Charlestown, where you can look far out into the universe and gain a new perspective on things, literally and figuratively.The Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center was first conceived of in the mid 1970s as a nature … [Read more...] about Looking Across the Universe with the Frosty Drew Observatory
Westerly Agway: A Champion of Community Growth
With the weather finally cooperating, many of us are trying to play catch up with our gardening and outdoor activities. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the season's possibilities, don't worry - Westerly Agway has got you covered, with friendly and knowledgeable staff to guide you through any question or tangle of weeds.Andy McCaslin has been Westerly Agway’s owner for over … [Read more...] about Westerly Agway: A Champion of Community Growth
Business as Usual, Only Better: Ray Willis Toys and Bikes
After celebrating 69 years of quality selection and service for toys and bikes in 2018, John Willis has sold his family’s business, Ray Willis Toys and Bikes, to Joshua Mason. While it could be said that the store is leaving the Willis family, it might be more accurate to say that the Masons are simply joining the Willis family. Both men were kind enough to take time out of … [Read more...] about Business as Usual, Only Better: Ray Willis Toys and Bikes