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Cheers Bristol! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can Bristol finally give its beloved theatre company a real home?
  • Meet the Bristol eighth-grader already winning statewide golf titles

Also on today's calendar: Meet Seth Moulton in Fall River! and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 78 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 79, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bristol Theatre Company soldiers on (eastbayri.com) — Bristol's long-running community theatre company is still staging shows, but years of losing rehearsal and performance space have left it scrambling for a stable home. Leaders and parents describe how Bristol Theatre Company nurtures local kids' confidence and creativity, yet rising costs and storage fees threaten its future unless the town or donors help secure a permanent venue.
   

• Beauregard wins RIGA 14-and-under junior title (eastbayri.com) — A Bristol middle schooler just captured the Rhode Island Golf Association's under-14 junior title, becoming the first Montaup-affiliated junior champion since 1983. The Kickemuit student details his strong short game, recent tournament results, and plans to play for Mt. Hope High School and, he hopes, eventually at the college and professional levels.
   

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  • Bristol Art Museum Issues Call for Art for Regional Juried Exhibition Here & Now —Bristol Art Museum Read on Patch
  • Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Night Crew-Clerk - Grocery - 0723 in Bristol. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Warren

  • You're not dreaming — Pawtucket Avenue is being paved (eastbayri.com)
  • Ongoing construction causes cancellation of annual Ice Cream Social at KMS (eastbayri.com)

Barrington

  • Barrington Police Chief: Flock camera on Wampanoag Trail was moved (eastbayri.com)
  • Miriam Hadassah Babin (pvdeye.org)
  • Bryant's campus, according to Archie (bryant.edu)

Providence

  • Providence Man Charged With Stealing, Counterfeiting, Conspiracy: Cops (patch.com)
  • Providence Man Charged With Forgery And Counterfeiting Registration Plates: Cops (patch.com)

Ok Bristol! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- 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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