You’re listening to the Westerly Sun’s podcast, where we talk about the best local events, new job postings, obituaries, and more.

First, a bit of Rhode Island trivia. Today’s trivia is brought to you by Perennial. Perennial’s new plant-based drink “Daily Gut & Brain” is a blend of easily digestible nutrients crafted for gut and brain health. A convenient mini-meal, Daily Gut & Brain” is available now at the CVS Pharmacy in Wakefield.

Now for some trivia. Did you know that Rhode Island-born, Aileen Muriel Riggin, also known by her married name Aileen Soule was an American competition swimmer and diver. She was Olympic champion in springboard diving in 1920 and U.S. national springboard diving champion from 1923 to 1925. After retiring from competitions, she enjoyed a long and varied career in acting, coaching, writing and journalism. She was a swimming celebrity in Hawaii and the United States and an active ambassador of women's swimming well into old age.

Next, a fun event this week..

On December 18th at 7pm and December 19th at 3pm, The Chorus of Westerly and The POPS Festival Orchestra will be performing concerts at the George Kent Performance Hall. Tickets start at $15. Join them for holiday music and merriment!

We’ll see you there!

Today we’re remembering the life of Irene  Allen of Sisk Drive in Pawcatuck who passed away at the age of 78.

Born in Westerly, she was the daughter of the late John J., Jr. and Bertha Allen.

Irene worked for Charter Oak Credit Union for many years and was a lifelong communicant of St. Michael Church and a member of the Daughters of Isabella.

She will be dearly remembered by her two brothers, Roger and Raymond Allen, and many nieces and nephews.

Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Irene’s life.

That’s it for today, we’ll be back next time with more! Also, remember to check out our sponsor Perennial, Daily Gut & Brain, available at the CVS on Main St. in Wakefield!

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