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Also on today's calendar: Speed Dating Ages 30s-40s in Stonington, CT at Deans Mill Farm and 8 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Charlie G.!
Today's riddle: What do you call a pile of kittens? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Man found guilty in deadly Westerly DUI crash (wpri.com) — A Westerly man has been convicted of driving under the influence and causing a fatal 2023 crash on Oak Street that led to the death of 31-year-old Michael DePaola, who was taken to Westerly Hospital. Prosecutors say his blood alcohol level was above the legal limit, and officials hope the verdict offers some measure of justice to DePaola’s family.
• Online speculation fuels rumors of weekend Taylor Swift wedding in Westerly (coastalabc.com) — Local officials in Westerly say they’ve received no notice of any Taylor Swift–Travis Kelce wedding this weekend, despite intense online rumors focused on Watch Hill and nearby Ocean House. Police report no special security plans, residents haven’t seen unusual activity, and tent setup at Ocean House has no confirmed connection to the singer.
• "Tampering Took Place", "This Isn't Football" - Fans React As Northeastern Pitcher Cooper Maher Reportedly Enters Transfer Portal With 'Do Not Contact' Tag (collegefootballnetwork.com) — A rising Northeastern University pitcher now in the transfer portal, Cooper Maher, was born in Westerly and has become one of college baseball’s more talked-about young arms. Fans are buzzing over his “do not contact” tag, while his Rhode Island roots, family ties, and high school accolades underline how far this local talent has come.
📸 Another beautiful Westerly shoreline sunrise —Charlie G.
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