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š± What Plainville families should know about King Philipās new assistant principal
Cheers Plainville! Weāre back, helping you stay up to date with whatās happening. Let's take on the day together! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- What Plainville families should know about King Philipās new assistant principal
- How Plainvilleās Plainridge Park stars dominated opening weekās top races
Also on today's calendar: Big Patriots Day Sports Card & Pokemon Show and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 55, low: 45.
- Sunday: Cloudy with times of rain, with a high of 58 and low of 33 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ King Philip Middle School has new assistant principal. About Pam Storme (wickedlocal.com) ā Families in Plainvilleās King Philip Regional School District will see a new face in middle school leadership as veteran educator Pamela Storme becomes assistant principal on July 1. With more than two decades of experience and a track record of boosting achievement and school climate, she joins Principal Michelle Kreuzer and assistant principal Jay Donovan to support students across Wrentham, Norfolk and Plainville. 
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ā¢ Nickerson, Athearn sweep Plainridge co-features ā U.S. Trotting News (ustrottingnews.com) ā Harness racing fans in Plainville can celebrate a hot start at Plainridge Park, where trainer Jimmy Nickerson and driver Matty Athearn swept a pair of $25,000 feature races during opening week. With multiple wins, new seasonal marks, and a carryover in Mondayās Wicked Hi-5 wager, the new meet is already delivering action for local racing enthusiasts. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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Big Patriots Day Sports Card & Pokemon Show
enVision Hotel & Conference Center Mansfield-Foxboro, 31 Hampshire Street, Mansfield
1:30 pm
Monday April 20
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Other local events
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Unlikely Trivia (8:30pm)
An Unlikely Story , 111 South St , Plainville
8:30 pm -
Author Storytime with Michelle Cusolito
An Unlikely Story , 111 South St , Plainville
12:00 pm -
Zoning Board of Appeals - Public Hearing for 77 Taunton St.- CANCELED
Plainville, MA Calendar Plainville, MA 02762
6:00 pm -
Zoning Board of Appeals
Plainville, MA Calendar Plainville, MA 02762
6:00 pm -
Zoning Board of Appeals - Public Hearing for 41 Hawkins St.
Plainville, MA Calendar Plainville, MA 02762
6:00 pm -
Angel Circle in Person
Wicked Peaceful , 25 Taunton St #3 , Plainville
12:30 pm -
GATRA Regional Service Feedback Forum
Plainville, MA Calendar Plainville, MA 02762
2:30 pm -
Potters Place Spring Pottery Sale & Fundraiser
Potters Place , 6 Merchant St , Sharon
12:00 pm -
Potters Place Spring Pottery Sale & Fundraiser
Potters Place , 6 Merchant St , Sharon
9:00 am -
Potters Place Spring Pottery Sale & Fundraiser
Potters Place , 6 Merchant St , Sharon
10:00 am
Friday April 17
Sunday April 19
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Friday May 1
Saturday May 2
Sunday May 3
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š Events Nearby
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Spirit Day - Mismatch/Crazy Sock & Hair Day
Community School , 45 South Washington Street , North Attleborough
8:30 am -
Native Sun: Parfait Gummies Official Launch Party in North Attleboro!
Native Sun Weed Dispensary - North Attleboro , 1320 S Washington St , North Attleborough
11:00 am -
+ Read to Sophie the Library Dog (6 events)
Fiske Public Library , 110 Randall Rd , Wrentham
11:00 am -
Angle Tree Brewery
Angle Tree Brewery , 45 Elm St , North Attleborough
8:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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š Nearby News
Wrentham
- Football community reflects on Brian Lee's exit from King Philip (bostonherald.com)
Foxborough
- Edge Retail Academy Updates Leadership Team (nationaljeweler.com)
- Revolution returning to Pawtucket for US Open Cup meeting with Orlando City (bostonglobe.com)
- Marissa Ayers Reflects on āTransformative' Year as She Celebrates Birthday with Giants QB Boyfriend Jaxson Dart (people.com)
Franklin Town
- Franklin TV schedule for Thursday, April 16, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station) (franklinmatters.org)
- Town Council hears from NatinalGrid, Fire Dept, and Police Dept and completes session within 4 hours (video) (franklinmatters.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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