🌱 Ready to tackle the cliffs and rapids of Blackstone Gorge?
Blackstone, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 3 min readHi there, Blackstone! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Ready to tackle the cliffs and rapids of Blackstone Gorge?
Also on today's calendar: 10th Annual Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation 5K Run/Walk and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Sunshine; hot, less humid, temps: high: 92, low: 61.
- Sunday: Sun mixing with clouds; hot, with a high of 92 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• RI has its own grand canyon. Prepare to be dazzled at Blackstone Gorge (newportri.com) — If you’re looking for a nearby outdoor escape, Blackstone Gorge offers rugged riverside trails that start right in Blackstone and across the river in North Smithfield. The piece walks you through historic dams, Nipmuc tribal sites, and cliffside paths, with clear directions, distances, and safety notes so Blackstone residents can plan a moderate hike close to home. 
📸 Around Blackstone
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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10th Annual Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation 5K Run/Walk →
Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 41 Mile Hill Rd, Westminster
9:00 am
Saturday June 20
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Other local events
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7th Grade Farewell Dance
Blackstone-Millville SD 35 Federal St, Blackstone, MA 01504, USA
6:00 pm -
Grade 5 Celebration 11am Cover Lauren/Lindsay
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Grade 7 Celebration
Blackstone-Millville SD Blackstone, MA 01504 -
Hartnett/ gr 6 NJHS 10:30
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Last day of school with the snow days 1/2 day
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Last Day of School- 1/2 Day
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Quilting Club →
Blackstone Public Library, 86 Main St, Blackstone
1:00 pm
Friday June 12
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Thursday June 18
Thursday June 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Third Grade Memory Day
Stall Brook Bellingham, MA 02019
9:15 am -
1st Grade Field Trip
Stall Brook Bellingham, MA 02019 -
Select Board Meeting →
Bellingham, MA Calendar, 10 Mechanic Street, Bellingham
7:00 pm -
Last day for Tues/Fri. PRESCHOOL students
Stall Brook Bellingham, MA 02019 -
Elementary & Preschool Report Cards Issued on last day
Bellingham , MA 02019
Friday June 12
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is an emergency vehicle on Main St reported...
There is an emergency vehicle on Main St reported at 9:31 AM. "Fire vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor ) - There is an emergency vehicle on Lamartine St...
There is an emergency vehicle on Lamartine St reported at 9:41 AM. "Fire vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor )
- TXU Energy posted a job opening for Power Plant Operator in Bellingham. Apply here.
- American Eagle Outfitters posted a job opening for AE - Stock Associate - Evening (Off-Hours) in Wrentham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Blackstone here.
🗞 Nearby News
Uxbridge
- As energy bills continue to climb, National Grid offering tips, help, and in person events to help lower costs (fallriverreporter.com)
Hopedale
- Hopedale softball reaches first state final since 1990 (milforddailynews.com)
Westborough
- Westborough Summer Concert Series Set For Bay State Commons (patch.com)
- Westborough Forms Fire Chief Search Committee (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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