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Morning East Providence! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What East Providence residents should do after West Nile is detected locally
  • Can you help identify who abandoned this dog in East Providence?
  • Why one East Providence restaurant says stuffies beat lobster rolls

Also on today's calendar: Purr-fect Family Fun: New England Meow Outfit Announces Annual Cat Show in Seekonk, MA and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Rain most of the time, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, temps: high: 71, low: 67.
  • Sunday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• West Nile virus detected again in RI communities (wpri.com) — Mosquitoes trapped in East Providence on Aug. 11 tested positive for West Nile virus, keeping Rhode Island's overall risk level high. State health officials urge residents to avoid dusk-to-dawn exposure, use repellent, wear long sleeves and pants, and remove standing water around homes through the rest of mosquito season.
   

• Neglected dog's leg amputated, RISPCA searching for owner (wpri.com) — A severely neglected small dog was found abandoned near the East Bay Bike Path in East Providence and later had to have a leg amputated due to matted fur cutting off circulation. Now recovering in foster care, the dog is thriving, while the RISPCA investigates and asks anyone who saw the animal or knows its former owner to come forward with information.
   

• Forget lobster rolls. Rhode Island's stuffies are having a moment (providencejournal.com) — Rhode Islanders are getting national attention for their beloved stuffed quahogs, or "stuffies," a cheaper alternative to pricey lobster rolls. An East Providence restaurateur explains how big local quahog shells make perfect vessels for stuffing, while a long list of spots statewide highlights just how central this dish is to Rhode Island's summer food culture.
   

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Ok East Providence! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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