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In today's newsletter:

  • Still no end date for Narragansett's strict outdoor water ban
  • Flood watch includes Narragansett—how heavy could the rain get?
  • How Narragansett swimmers just helped raise over $323,000 for cancer research

Also on today's calendar: Horse Play's Fun Day and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Monday: An a.m. shower; mostly sunny, temps: high: 77, low: 50.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Still no definitive end to SK water ban (ricentral.com) — Narragansett residents on Veolia water are entering a third month under a total outdoor water ban, with no clear timeline or benchmarks for when it will be lifted. The company cites a still-stressed Mink Brook Aquifer and drought conditions, while frustrated customers and local officials question communication, enforcement, and long-term planning for a more reliable regional water supply.
   

• NEW: Flood Watch Issued for Rhode Island By National Weather Service (golocalprov.com) — Narragansett is under a National Weather Service flood watch from late tonight through Sunday afternoon, with 0.5 to 2 inches of rain expected and localized higher totals possible. Residents should be prepared for potential flash flooding in low-lying or poor-drainage areas as heavy showers and a few thunderstorms move across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.
   

• Swim Across America RI raises money for cancer research (turnto10.com) — A major cancer-research fundraiser just took over Roger Wheeler State Beach in Narragansett, drawing nearly 1,000 swimmers and raising more than $323,000 for Women & Infants Hospital. With distances for all ages and abilities, the long-running Swim Across America event has now generated over $3.3 million for oncology research, while also honoring retiring Providence College coach and event co-founder John O'Neill.
   

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South Kingstown

  • As Point Judith Yacht Club celebrates its 100th anniversary, it remains a place for camaraderie (independentri.com)
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Kingston

  • Temple falls to Penn State, 27-9, in a tale of two halves (on3.com)
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