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🌱 Patch AM: What’s behind the latest hazing concerns at Cumberland High School?
Spotted on the Cumberland calendar: Cumberland Republican Town Committee Fundraiser
Good day Cumberland! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What's behind the latest hazing concerns at Cumberland High School?
Also on today's calendar: Nature Liberation: RIEEA Workshop at Open fArms Retreat and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: An a.m. shower; mostly sunny, with a high of 77 and low of 45 degrees.
- Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 72, low: 51.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• In the News… Quick recap for the Week ending September 11, 2026 (rinewstoday.com) — Cumberland residents will want to note that Cumberland High School is facing another reported hazing incident, with criticism that required anti-bullying training was never implemented. The broader weekly recap also covers Rhode Island transportation upgrades, school openings, political disputes, and national and international headlines, giving local readers a fast overview of major developments close to home and beyond. 
📸 Around Cumberland
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cumberland
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★ Featured events ★
- Cumberland Republican Town Committee Fundraiser →
Diamond Hill Vineyards, 3145 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland
6:00 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- CHS-Wellness- Town Basketball Camp
Cumberland High School, 2600 Mendon Rd, Cumberland
6:00 pm - Nature Liberation: RIEEA Workshop at Open fArms Retreat →
Cumberland RI
10:00 am - Radical Robots (Mad Science) →
Cumberland, RI Calendar, The Amaral Building, Cumberland
10:00 am - Messages from Spirit - It's My Health →
Cumberland RI - The Warped Tour Band: A Tribute to Green Day, Blink 182 & 2000's Pop Punk →
30 Martin Street, Cumberland - BRT Presents: Kevin Doyle's Roscommon Soles →
Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad Street, Cumberland
3:00 pm - Kevin Doyle's Roscommon Soles →
Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad Street, Cumberland
3:00 pm - Business Planning for Growth →
Navigant Credit Union – Cumberland Hill, 3291 Mendon Road, Cumberland
5:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
Saturday September 19
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
📣 Cumberland Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Burrillville at Woonsocket →
Woonsocket High School, 777 Cass Ave, Woonsocket
5:00 pm - $5 Off 5 Games Of Paintball! →
Battlegroundz, 100 Higginson Ave, Lincoln
5:00 pm - Providence Speed Dating for Singles Age 20s/30s ♥ Lincoln RI at Cool Pickle →
48 School St, Lincoln
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Woonsocket
- MORTGAGEE'S SALE 71 First Avenue Woonsocket, RI Map 6, Map (woonsocketcall.com)
- 2026 CALL/TIMES FOOTBALL PREVIEW SERIES: Five Questions with North Smithfield's Chris Petty (woonsocketcall.com)
- The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of CVS In Indianapolis MSA (myhorrynews.com)
Pawtucket
- Are you the best spotted lanternfly smasher in RI? See how you stack up. (providencejournal.com)
- League of Rhode Island Businesses crashed and burned in Charlestown and across the state (progressive-charlestown.com)
Ok Cumberland! 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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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