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And on the North Smithfield Patch calendar - RWU Law Providence Law School Fair

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Good morning North Smithfield! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new EMT lab and free field use affect families.

Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• North Smithfield School Committee OKs Contract, EMT Lab (upriseri.com) — North Smithfield families should know the School Committee just approved free outdoor field use for most in-town youth groups that handle their own cleanup, and launched a federally funded EMT program at the high school. A revised athletic facilities contract shifts scheduling to the athletic director, while new ambulance simulator equipment and classroom upgrades will support up to 22 students pursuing EMT certification this year.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 26
  • 6th & 9th Grade Orientation
    Glocester Chepachet, RI 02814
    7:30 am
  • Planning Board →
    Lincoln, RI Calendar, 100 Old River Road, Lincoln
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday August 27
  • All Students Report to School
    Glocester Chepachet, RI 02814
    7:30 am
  • ESOL Class (BVCAP) →
    Cumberland, RI Calendar, The Amaral Building 16 Mill Street, Cumberland
    6:00 pm
  • Lincoln Housing Authority →
    Lincoln, RI Calendar Lincoln, RI 02865
    6:30 pm
  • Comedy Night →
    Napolitano's Lounge & Brooklyn Pizzeria, 375 Putnam Pike, Smithfield
    8:30 pm
    • Saturday August 29
  • NorthStar Special Olympics Team (SHS Track)
    Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
    7:30 am
    • Sunday August 30
  • Assembly of Food Trucks 2026 →
    The Assembly Theatre, East Ave, Harrisville
    4:30 pm
    • Monday August 31
  • HMIS/CES Office Hours
    Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81075354141?pwd=nkJ0zFv7mN6iiTVAbWt2tfya
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Bryant University posted a job opening for Adjunct Teaching Opportunities – Economics in Smithfield. Apply here.
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time in Lincoln. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Smithfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woonsocket

  • New Woonsocket Nursing Lab Opens, Training 33 Future CNAs (rinewstoday.com)
  • Thousands of students head back to classroom for first day of school (wpri.com)

Smithfield

Lincoln

  • Pawtucket Woman Charged With Cheating At Lincoln Casino: Cops (patch.com)

Ok North Smithfield! 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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