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π± Patch AM: How a Route 99 crash turned into a DUI case
And on the Lincoln Patch calendar - Rhode Island Barber Expo

Hello again Lincoln! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Route 99 crash turned into a DUI case
Also on today's calendar: $20 Airsoft Tuesday and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Turning sunny; not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 44 degrees.
- Sunday: Cloudy, temps: high: 66, low: 53.
- Monday: Sunshine, breezy and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Woonsocket Man Charged With DUI After Route 99 Crash in Lincoln, Police Say, and Faces a Future Third Division District Court Date (centralrecorder.com) — A recent DUI arrest following a crash on Route 99 in Lincoln highlights an incident where a Woonsocket man was charged and later released with a future Third Division District Court date. State Police say he also refused a chemical test and was treated for minor pain at Rhode Island Hospital, but have not released details on how the crash happened or whether others were injured.
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📸 Around Lincoln
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lincoln
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★ Featured events ★
- Rhode Island Barber Expo →
Bally's Twin River Casino, Lincoln
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
- $20 Airsoft Tuesday →
Battlegroundz, 100 Higginson Ave, Lincoln
5:00 pm - Zoning Board of Review →
Lincoln, RI Calendar, 100 Old River Road, Lincoln
7:00 pm - Conservation Commission →
Lincoln, RI Calendar, 100 Old River Road, Lincoln
7:00 pm - Unlimited Paintball OR Lazer Tag + 2 Slices of Pizza ONLY $30 →
Battlegroundz, 100 Higginson Ave, Lincoln
5:00 pm - Municipal Court →
Lincoln, RI Calendar Lincoln, RI 02865
6:00 pm - Lincoln VISION Group →
Lincoln Senior Center, 150 Jenckes Hill Road, Lincoln
10:00 am - Lincoln VISION Group (Topic: Disclosure and Self Advocacy) →
Lincoln Senior Center, 150 Jenckes Hill Road, Lincoln
10:00 am - Friday Special 6-Hour Sessions →
Battlegroundz, 100 Higginson Ave, Lincoln
4:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
📣 Lincoln Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Survival of the F.I.T.test - 34 Hour Trail Ultra →
Cumberland RI
7:00 am - Governor's Cup Alumni Rhode Trip →
Pawtucket RI
9:30 am - Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Pawtucket →
Dissent, 250 Main Street, Pawtucket
11:00 am
Saturday October 3
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- Constantin Floors corp — (401) 999-0199
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I live on Bagley Street and my trash barrel has gone missing.
If anyone has an extra after trash day on Wednesday please let me know me know. Thank you! (Nextdoor Lonsdale Ave)
- NTT DATA posted a job opening for Customer Representative II, Pharmacy in Lincoln. Apply here.
- Spectrum posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Lincoln. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lincoln here.
🗞 Nearby News
Central Falls
- Central Falls Man Pistol-Whipped Woman's Head, Fired Gun Over 'Parking Issue,' Cops say (patch.com)
- FBI and Rhode Island State Police Arrest Central Falls Man on Multiple Gun Charges After Morning Operation Led to Arraignment as a Bail Violator (centralrecorder.com)
- 10 spots you need to try for the best tacos in RI (providencejournal.com)
North Providence
- Here are the winners from a busy night of high school games Thursday (providencejournal.com)
Providence
- Providence Man Charged With Possessing Fentanyl, Oxycodone And Ecstasy: Cops (patch.com)
- Roger Williams Park Zoo Jack-O'-Lantern Spectactular Returns (patch.com)
Ok Lincoln! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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