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In today's newsletter:

  • Charlestown teen charged after reported stabbing incident at Chariho High School
  • How could $156M in rural health funds benefit Charlestown residents?

Also on today's calendar: Blessing of the Animals and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 68, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Nice with sunny spells, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mother relieved by charge in Chariho High School incident, still seeks answers from school (turnto10.com) — A 16-year-old Charlestown boy has been referred to Family Court on a simple assault charge after a Chariho High School classmate reported being stabbed with a metal tool during welding class. The victim's mother says she's relieved by the charge but is pressing school leaders for clearer communication, stronger discipline, and better anti-bullying measures to prevent similar incidents.
   

• Rhode Island rural health projects take shape with $156M federal award (progressive-charlestown.com) — Charlestown is one of 18 Rhode Island communities eligible for a share of $156 million in new federal funding aimed at improving rural health care access. State officials are weighing options like mobile services, community-based care, and school-based telehealth to address shortages in primary, dental, and behavioral health providers, with spending plans due by late October.
   

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  • "Thanks be to thee,For all the benefits thou hast given me,For all the pains and insults thou hast borne for me.
    O most merciful redeemer, friend and mother May I know thee more clearly,Love thee more dearly,And follow thee more nearly, Day by day." St Richard… (Nextdoor Charlestown)
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  • Yale-New Haven Health posted a job opening for Stock Clerk-Per Diem in Westerly. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charlestown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Westerly

  • 88 Old Post Rd, Westerly, RI 02891 (redfin.com)
  • Fans Send Their Condolences After McDonald's Customer Shares Photo Of Their 'Gross' Burger With 'Mold' On The Bun: 'That's Completely Unacceptable' (newsbreak.com)
  • Weekend Nor'easter Recap (turnto10.com)

South Kingstown

  • For East Coast surfers, the Nor'easter is a warm weather gift (staradvertiser.com)
  • National Coffee Day: The drink deals and freebies available on Tuesday (wpri.com)

Ok Charlestown! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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