The Westerly Sun

The Westerly Sun is a regional daily newspaper based in Westerly, Rhode Island, serving communities across Washington County in Rhode Island and New London County in Connecticut. Founded in 1893 by George H. Utter, the newspaper has been a longstanding source of local journalism in southern New England for more than a century. Its coverage area includes Rhode Island communities such as Westerly, Charlestown, Hopkinton, Richmond, and South Kingstown, as well as Connecticut towns including Groton, North Stonington, and Stonington. The publication focuses on local government, public safety, schools, business, community events, and regional issues affecting residents in both states.