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🌱 Patch AM: How will $156M in rural health funds reach Charlestown residents?

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In today's newsletter:

  • How will $156M in rural health funds reach Charlestown residents?

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

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Rain most of the time, with a high of 63 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A morning shower; cloudy, temps: high: 67, low: 57.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rhode Island rural health projects take shape with $156M federal award (progressive-charlestown.com) — Charlestown is one of 18 Rhode Island towns eligible for a share of $156 million in new federal funding aimed at improving rural health care. State officials are weighing options like mobile clinics, school-based telehealth, and expanded behavioral health and dental services, with decisions due by Oct. 30 that could shape how Charlestown residents access care for years.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Courthouse for the Arts is not closed.
    Next program is Oct. 3rd. Visit their website. Don't miss Dan Fontaine in Dec. 12th. A wonderful performer. (Nextdoor Charlestown/Ross Hill Rd)
  • So I get myself all ready I sit on the recliner, I slowly lowered myself down to the floor.
    All the time I'm thinking "Marty's going to love this we can cuddle and play. Something we haven't done since the accident. I sit on the floor raise… (Nextdoor Charlestown)
  • University of Rhode Island posted a job opening for Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship, College of Health Sciences in Kingston. Apply here.
  • Sherwin-Williams posted a job opening for Multi-Location Customer Service Specialist in Narragansett. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charlestown here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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