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Hey there, Charlestown! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How risky are Charlestown's trails and marshes for ticks this summer?

Also on today's calendar: Luck Of The Draw Doubles Tennis Tournament For Charity and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 77 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The 10 Areas In Rhode Island Reporting The Highest Tick Populations This Summer (takingthekids.com) — Charlestown ranks among Rhode Island's tick hot spots, with marshes, woods, and nearby Great Swamp habitat supporting deer, small mammals, and increasingly aggressive lone star ticks. The piece explains local risk, including potential meat allergy, and offers practical tips on repellents, clothing, and thorough tick checks so residents and visitors can still enjoy beaches, boardwalks, and trails more safely.
   

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  • King Tides Return to Rhode Island Coast Friday and Saturday —Tony Jones Read on Patch
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🗞 Nearby News

Westerly

  • R.I. Infrastructure Bank closes $45M loan for Westerly wastewater upgrades (pbn.com)

South Kingstown

  • NBC 10 AM Flash Briefing: September 7, 2026 (turnto10.com)
  • RI Rescuers Find 14-Year-Old Deaf Dog, 5 Days After Going Missing (golocalprov.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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