Wednesday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 70 degrees.
Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 60.
Friday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The 10 Areas In Rhode Island Reporting The Highest Tick Populations This Summer (takingthekids.com) — Westerly is highlighted as one of Rhode Island's tick hotspots this summer, with rising reports in URI's TickSpotters program and ideal coastal habitat for deer and lone star ticks. The piece explains when ticks are most active, how they spread locally, and offers practical prevention tips—like using repellent, treating clothing, and doing careful body checks after enjoying Westerly's beaches and wooded trails.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Looking for a DSP worker in Westerly for my 20 yr old son with Autism. Branden loves basketball " just shooting", playing catch, hitting balls,swimming,bowling going for walks the aquarium. Pick your own hrs must pass… (Nextdoor Veterans Way - High St)
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🗞 Nearby News
Charlestown
Rhythm and Roots Festival Sends Summer Out on a High Note (heyrhody.com)
'Can't Message That Away': GOP Frets as Trump Administration Desperately Spins Record-High Diesel Prices (progressive-charlestown.com)
South Kingstown
NBC 10 AM Flash Briefing: September 7, 2026 (turnto10.com)
RI Rescuers Find 14-Year-Old Deaf Dog, 5 Days After Going Missing (golocalprov.com)
Kingston
Reagan Leavy of Union graduates from the University of Rhode Island (tapinto.net)
A Victory Worth the Wait: Merrimack Men's Soccer Tops Rhode Island (merrimacknewspaper.com)
Ok Westerly! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!