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Coffee in hand, Westerly? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Westerly's gas prices stack up against nearby towns?
  • How Westerly's Bulldogs powered past Chariho on the volleyball court
  • Why Westerly's downtown ranks among New England's most inviting

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Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 44.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Washington County in week ending Sept. 26? (southcotimes.com) — Drivers in Westerly paid among the lower gas prices in Washington County for the week ending Sept. 26, with regular hovering in the mid-$4 range. The report compares Westerly's prices with nearby towns and explains how global oil markets and refinery issues have been pushing 2026 fuel costs higher across Rhode Island and the nation.
   

2. Hamelin, Reyes key Westerly in volleyball victory (thewesterlysun.com) — Westerly volleyball fans can celebrate a straight-set home win over Chariho that pushed the Bulldogs above .500, powered by standout performances from Ella Reyes and Santanaa Hamelin. The team showed poise in key rallies, with strong blocking, digs, and serving, and now turns its focus to a road match at Cumberland High School.
   

3. 9 Small Towns in New England with the Best Downtowns (worldatlas.com) — Downtown Westerly gets spotlighted for its granite architecture, Wilcox Park's arboretum-like green, and the Granite Theatre's local productions and kids' camp. The piece notes monthly art shows at the Artists' Cooperative Gallery in the train station and summer events in the park, underscoring how Westerly's central green space keeps the community gathering downtown.
   

4. Best hotels in Boston and New England, according to Conde Nast Traveler (newenglandnewspress.com) — Westerly's own Watch Hill Inn has been named one of Condé Nast Traveler readers' top 20 hotels in the Northeast, putting the town on a prestigious regional list. The ranking appears alongside Castle Hill Inn in Newport and other high-end New England destinations, giving local residents another reason to brag about their shoreline getaway.
   

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  • This is why they are called elephant ears.
    They look like an elephant shaking its head and his ears waving. (Nextdoor East Ave)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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