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Also on today's calendar: Thirsty Thursdays at Deans Mill Farm w. James Harris and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Want to hear a joke about a broken pencil? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
1. Pilot In Deadly Westerly Plane Crash Identified (patch.com) — Westerly residents are learning more about the young pilot killed in Monday’s small-plane crash near Westerly State Airport, now identified as 21-year-old Charlestown resident Isaac Seekell. Authorities say he was the sole occupant of the Cessna that went down in a nearby field, and federal investigators from the FAA and NTSB are now handling the crash investigation while friends and former teammates remember his faith and passion for flying.
2. Westerly Airport to get $5.3M for improvements (thewesterlysun.com) — Westerly State Airport is getting more than $5.3 million in federal funding to rebuild and extend the life of its main runway, improving safety and reliability for local travelers. The money comes from the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, alongside additional grants for other Rhode Island airports, strengthening air service across the state.
3. New Canaan brothers earn prestigious Red Cross award for heroic riptide rescues (fox61.com) — A dramatic 2024 riptide off Westerly’s East Beach led two visiting New Canaan teens to rescue 15–20 swimmers, including children, during hurricane conditions. They’ve now received a national Red Cross lifesaving award, and officials are using their story to remind anyone heading to Westerly’s shore to treat rip currents and rough surf with real caution.
4. 3 beach towns all within 60 minutes of Boston just ranked among the ‘top 10 most underrated in America' (bostonuncovered.com) — Westerly just earned national attention as the 7th most underrated beach town in America, praised for its charm and easy train access from Boston. The ranking specifically spotlights Watch Hill and puts Westerly alongside other New England coastal favorites, reinforcing the town’s appeal to visitors and potential second-home owners while underscoring its growing profile beyond Rhode Island.
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