March 21, 2009

Narragansett tribe marches against court decision

The Narragansett Indian Tribe and its supporters will march in Providence against a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling limiting the tribe’s ability to govern its lands.


March 05, 2009

Local ladies breed perfect worms

Some ladies in Charlestown get their hands dirty with worms.

The Lost Boys will be in Charlestown

Local children will soon be off to Neverland.


March 04, 2009

Seal gets released back into the wild

The first seal of the year is released at Blue Shutters Beach in Charlestown.


February 24, 2009

Court rules for state in Indian land case

The U.S. Supreme Court limits the federal government’s authority to hold land in trust for Indian tribes.


February 18, 2009

Packed animal shelter moving soon

The Chariho Westerly Animal Rescue League is moving into a new home in June.

Deal conserves 120 acres of waterfront land

A nearly $1.2 million deal will preserve two parcels of waterfront property near Watchaug Pond in Charlestown and Pettaquamscutt Cove in South Kingstown.


February 17, 2009

Man arrested following haz-mat response

A hazardous materials situation in Charlestown has led to the arrest of a Westerly man.


February 11, 2009

Chariho student treated for bacterial infection

Parents meet with state health officials after a student contracts a bacterial infection.


January 16, 2009

Baby born in town hall parking lot

Some town workers in Charlestown helped deliver a baby Thursday—right outside town hall.


January 02, 2009

Classes to resume at school despite gaping hole

School will be in session Monday at Chariho Regional High School despite a gaping hole made by a plow driver.

Police: 200 plants seized at marijuana house

Police in Charlestown bust what they call a sophisticated and elaborate marijuana growing operation.


December 16, 2008

School district reports budget surplus

One Rhode Island school district has done almost the impossible with its budget.


October 20, 2008

Ghost hunters say inn is haunted

One set of ghost hunters has reached its conclusion about the General Stanton Inn in Charlestown.


September 23, 2008

Top 5 Plays: Sept. 22

Wheeler goalie Kevin Noonan makes three incredible saves, but are any of them the top play of the week?

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