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Also, don't miss Horse Play's Midsummer Fun Day on the East Greenwich Patch calendar

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Good morning East Greenwich! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how East Greenwich High stacks up against Rhode Island's best
  • What do new Flock cameras mean for drivers in East Greenwich?
  • How an East Greenwich skater is chasing world-stage glory

Also on today's calendar: Horse Play's Midsummer Fun Day and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 77, low: 63.
  • Saturday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 72 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• These are RI's top public high schools, according to new ranking (providencejournal.com) — East Greenwich High School just ranked third in Rhode Island and 551st nationally in the latest U.S. News high school rankings, with strong test scores and graduation rates. The list also shows how nearby schools like North Kingstown and Barrington compare, while raising questions about how rankings tie to wealth and real estate values.
   

• As municipalities across Rhode Island resist Flock cameras, McKee orders review • Rhode Island Current (rhodeislandcurrent.com) — East Greenwich is now part of Rhode Island's expanding Flock license-plate camera network, with new units installed alongside Providence and North Kingstown. As Gov. Dan McKee orders a 60-day pause on further installations, state police, lawmakers, and the ACLU are clashing over how these cameras balance crime-fighting benefits with serious privacy and data-security concerns.
   

• Blackwell Revamps Training As New Season Gets Underway (usfigureskating.org) — An 18-year-old figure skater from East Greenwich, Patrick Blackwell, is overhauling his training as he moves from U.S. junior champion into a pivotal new season. He's refining his programs in Switzerland, honoring a late friend through his free skate, and targeting big technical goals on the Junior Grand Prix circuit and beyond.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • NK REC. - Youth Summer Camp Program
    FOREST PARK EL. SCHOOL Forest Park Elementary School, 50 Woodlawn Dr, North Kingstown
    8:00 am
  • Tree ID Program
    Willett Free Library 45 Ferry Road, Saunderstown, RI 02874
    4:00 pm
  • Taste of EG Stroll
    East Greenwich Chamber of Commerce 580 Main St, East Greenwich, RI 02818
    5:00 pm
  • North Kingstown Leisure Services Advisory Meeting →
    North Kingstown, RI Calendar, 24 Bruce Boyer Road, North Kingstown
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in East Greenwich. Apply here.
  • Panera posted a job opening for Catering Assistant in East Greenwich. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Greenwich here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Warwick

  • West Warwick to honor former Special Olympian with school renaming (turnto10.com)
  • Here's the first day of school for every public district in Rhode Island (newportri.com)
  • Obituary: Douglas R. Kenney Jr. (1960-20026) (thenewportbuzz.com)

Warwick

  • Boston Bruins To Host Free Two-Day Fan Fest in Warwick and Worcester (wror.com)
  • Restoring Smiles and Confidence: Dr. Hashem Shehadeh's Personalized Approach to Dental Implants (wpri.com)

Ok East Greenwich! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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