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🌱 Patch AM: Westerly driver convicted in DUI crash that killed pedestrian

And check out Speed Dating Ages 30s-40s in Stonington, CT at Deans Mill Farm on the Westerly Patch calendar

Saturday June 13th Patch AM (Charlie G.)

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In today's newsletter:

  • Westerly driver convicted in DUI crash that killed pedestrian
  • What Westerly police are saying about those Taylor Swift wedding rumors
  • Westerly-born pitcher’s mysterious transfer move has college baseball buzzing

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!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Sun, some clouds, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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.    


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📸 Another beautiful Westerly shoreline sunrise —Charlie G.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westerly

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    Sunday June 14
  • Horseshoe Crab Community Science Program – Project Limulus
    Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Fort Road, Westerly, RI 02891
    8:30 am
  • Forest Bathing with Amelia
    Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce DPNC 109 Pequotsepos Road Mystic, CT 06355
    10:00 am
  • Stars & Stripes: A Very Special Flag Day Open House & Display
    Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Westerly Armory, 41 Railroad Avenue, Westerly, RI 02891
    11:00 am
  • PRIDE Month Drag Brunch
    Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Cedars Steaks & Oysters, Foxwoods Resort Casino
    11:00 am
  • Paint Palettes Pottery Workshop
    Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce COMO Pottery Studio, 45 Cutler Street, Stonington, CT 06378
    12:00 pm
  • Sunday Funday - June 14th
    Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce High Street Downtown Westerly
    12:00 pm
  • Children's Concert -- The Annual Teddy bear Concert
    Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Bandstand in Wilcox Park Downtown Westerly, RI 02891
    4:00 pm
  • Horseshoe Crab Community Science Program – Project Limulus
    Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Fort Road, Westerly, RI 02891
    9:00 pm
  • Friday June 26
  • Speed Dating Ages 30s-40s in Stonington, CT at Deans Mill Farm
    1189 Pequot Trail, Stonington
    6:30 pm
  • Saturday June 27
  • June 27th Parade, Muster & Colonial Fair
    NS Historical Society Homestead, 1 Wyassup Rd, North Stonington, CT, 06359
    11:00 am
  • Wednesday July 1
  • July 1 New Shoreham Fireworks
    25 Corn Neck Rd, New Shoreham
    8:00 pm

🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday June 13
  • Horseshoe Crab Family Walk
    Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Fort Road, Westerly, RI 02891 *Meet at the Napatree Point Conservation Area beach entrance*
    9:00 am
  • Sunday June 14
  • Forest Bathing with Amelia
    Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce DPNC 109 Pequotsepos Road Mystic, CT 06355
    10:00 am
  • Stars & Stripes: A Very Special Flag Day Open House & Display
    Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Westerly Armory, 41 Railroad Avenue, Westerly, RI 02891
    11:00 am
  • PRIDE Month Drag Brunch
    Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Cedars Steaks & Oysters, Foxwoods Resort Casino
    11:00 am

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