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- How a Westerly priest’s teen Mass book made a Christmas comeback
- Is Taylor Swift really planning a blockbuster Ocean House wedding?
- How Westerly’s third-quarter surge blew open its season opener
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- Sunday: Snow and flurries, up to 1", with a high of 32 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Very cold, temps: high: 27, low: 16.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 34 and low of 23 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Celebrating 40 years as a parish priest with a book about the Mass (thewesterlysun.com) — A beloved Westerly priest, the Rev. Raymond Suriani, is marking 40 years of ministry with the re-release of his teen-focused book explaining the Catholic Mass, now back in print thanks to local parishioners. Much of his service has been at St. Pius X Church in Westerly, where former students, colleagues, and friends credit him with inspiring vocations and deepening local faith life. Residents are snapping up copies as meaningful Christmas gifts. 
• Rhode Island Poised to Host 2026's Biggest Wedding — Swift & Kelce at Ocean House (wbsm.com) — Westerly takes center stage again as reports say Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are eyeing the Ocean House resort, right next to her Westerly mansion, for a June 13, 2026 wedding. While nothing is officially confirmed, the story highlights how Swift’s local home and the luxury Watch Hill venue could host one of the most talked-about ceremonies in the country.
• Boys basketball: Defense key during third-quarter run to lift Westerly in its opener (thewesterlysun.com) — Westerly High’s boys basketball team opened its season at home with a dominant 79-54 win over Narragansett, sparked by a huge third-quarter defensive surge. Multiple Bulldogs hit double figures, with Brayden Antoch and Anthony Rodriguez leading a balanced, up-tempo attack that turned turnovers into points. Coaches and players say this kind of team defense is their identity for a tough early schedule.
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- Westerly Light Parade
Westerly Downtown Historic District, Westerly
5:00 pm
Monday December 15
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- Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce , 23 America's Cup Ave , Newport
10:00 am - Westerly Town Council Special Meeting
Westerly, RI Calendar , 45 Broad St Second Floor , Westerly
5:30 pm - Town Council
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6:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting at Therapy Coffee and RPM Records
Therapy Coffee and RPM Records , 105 Franklin Street, Unit 35 , Westerly
5:15 pm - Planning Board
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6:00 pm - Probate Court
Westerly, RI Calendar , 45 Broad St Second Floor , Westerly
10:00 am - Westerly School Committee
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5:30 pm
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Breakfast with Santa
Ocean Community YMCA: Westerly-Pawcatuck Branch , 95 High Street , Westerly
8:30 am - Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce , 23 America's Cup Ave , Newport
10:00 am - Holiday Youth Art Workshop
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce La Grua Center Free parking in the Stonington Commons North Lot 32 Water Street, Stonington, CT
10:00 am - Holiday Mini Market: 12/14
Grey Sail Tap Room , 65 Canal St , Westerly
12:00 pm
Sunday December 14
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