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

In today's newsletter:

  • Pawtucket man accused of computer fraud in $10,000 property case
  • Why is Pawtucket's school budget now tied to a $1.5M claim?
  • Which big matches are hitting Pawtucket's Centreville Bank Stadium this week?

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Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Thickening clouds, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunshine and delightful, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
  • Thursday: Rather cloudy, warm and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pawtucket Man Charged With Stealing More Than $10K In Property: Cops (patch.com) — Residents in Pawtucket may notice a recent state police case involving a 35-year-old city man accused of using a computer fraudulently to obtain more than $10,000 in property. He surrendered at Rhode Island State Police headquarters on Sept. 7, was arraigned, and released with a future court date, according to officials.
   

• Pawtucket School Budget Dispute Sparks $1.5M Claim (upriseri.com) — Pawtucket school officials are facing a $1.5 million damages claim from their former chief financial officer, who alleges he was fired after refusing to present an inflated deficit during budget talks. City audits show past surpluses but also serious bookkeeping delays and heavy reserve use, leaving residents with unanswered questions about the district's true financial health as the School Committee meets tomorrow.
   

• Rhode Island upcoming events Sep 14 (lemonwire.com) — Pawtucket sports fans have two big matches coming up at Centreville Bank Stadium this week, with Rhode Island FC hosting Miami FC on September 19 and Boston Legacy FC facing the Houston Dash on September 20. The statewide roundup also spotlights concerts and games in nearby East Greenwich, Lincoln, Providence, and Smithfield if you're looking to plan a night out.
   

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Cranston

  • New Yorkers Charged With Stealing Used Cooking Oil From Cranston Restaurant: Cops (patch.com)

Ok Pawtucket! 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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