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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Flock camera briefly appeared — then vanished — from Barrington

Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 83, low: 63.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Barrington Police Chief: Flock camera on Wampanoag Trail was moved (eastbayri.com) — Barrington's police chief says a Flock license plate reader mistakenly installed on Barrington property along Wampanoag Trail has now been moved into East Providence. He stresses the town has no ALPR contract yet, explains how camera data helped solve a past neighborhood break-in, and notes state officials are reviewing these systems while some Barrington officers want them installed locally.
   

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Bristol

  • Warren Man Wanted In Massachusetts Nabbed: Cops (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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