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In today's newsletter:

  • What happens when a Charlestown officer fires without a body camera on?
  • Have you checked out the new Little Free Library at Veterans Park?

Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 3 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 79, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Less humid with sunny spells, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Charlestown police officer did not activate body camera before firing shots during arrest (turnto10.com) — A Charlestown police officer failed to activate his body camera before firing shots during a June arrest, and the incident is now under review by the Attorney General's Office and State Police. Local and statewide officials explain that discipline for violating body‑camera rules is left to the Charlestown police chief, while the driver involved faces reckless driving and DUI-related charges.
   

• Girl Scouts install Little Free Library in Charlestown park (somdnews.com) — Visitors to Veterans Park in Charlestown can now borrow or share books at a new Little Free Library installed by Girl Scout Troop 727 members Brianna Breitweiser and Hailey Durgin. With help from town officials at Charlestown Town Hall, the girls designed, built, and permitted the bright white cabinet to encourage reading and community connection for all ages.
   

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  • 'The Gilded Age' Season 4 starts Nov. 1. Here's a sneak peek. (newportri.com)

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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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