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π± Patch AM: How Smithfield firefighters brought an unconscious dog back from a house fire.
And on the Smithfield Patch calendar - RWU Law Providence Law School Fair

Hi there, Smithfield! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Smithfield firefighters brought an unconscious dog back from a house fire.
- Know anything about the stolen ramp from Smithfield Road church?
Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 54.
- Sunday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Smithfield firefighters rescue unconscious dog from burning home (coastalabc.com) — Smithfield firefighters pulled an unconscious pit bull named Jax from a burning Woodland Road home and brought him back with oxygen, fluids, and cooling towels. The kitchen fire, ruled an accidental stove blaze, was contained, no people were hurt, and Jax recovered quickly enough to return home the same night.
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• Wheelchair ramp stolen from church in Woonsocket (turnto10.com) — Woonsocket police are asking for tips after a 5-foot aluminum accessibility ramp was stolen from Our Saviour's Parish Church on Smithfield Road. Investigators want witnesses, surveillance footage, or information about anyone trying to sell or discard a similar ramp, and they've shared contact details for residents who may be able to help.
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12:00 pm
Friday September 18
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- NorthStar Special Olympics Team (SHS Track)
Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
7:30 am - Paint Pottery! →
Art by You at Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio, 10 Wampanoag Trl, East Providence
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Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
- NorthStar Special Olympics Team (SHS Track)
Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
7:30 am - 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 - Municipal Court →
Lincoln, RI Calendar Lincoln, RI 02865
6:00 pm - Steve Smith and the Nakeds →
Hill's Tavern & Grill, 417 Putnam Pike, Chepachet
3:00 pm - Lainey Dionne →
Mulberry Vineyards, 95 Pound Rd, Chepachet
1:00 pm - NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY
Glocester Chepachet, RI 02814 - Harmony Café – Manville, RI →
Harmony Cafe, 47 Summer St, Manville
7:00 pm - Different StrokeZ: Live Music @ Chelos Waterfront →
Chelo's Hometown Bar & Grille - Smithfield, 445 Putnam Pike, Greenville
6:00 pm - Maria Bamford →
Uptown Theater, 270 Broadway, Providence
7:30 pm
Saturday August 29
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- HAPPY NATIONAL DOG DAY!!!
CHUPA SAYS ALL U FURBABIES ENJOY YOUR DAY!!! (Nextdoor Deer Run Trail) - ITS HARD TO SEE THEM.
I WAS FEEDING OUR FISH AND GUESS WHAT. WE HAD BABIES SO FAR I CAN SEE 6 OF THEM. THERE DARK COLOR UNTIL THEY CHANGE COLOR!!! (Nextdoor Deer Run Trail)
- Bryant University posted a job opening for Adjunct Teaching Opportunities – Psychology in Smithfield. Apply here.
- Brink's Incorporated posted a job opening for Cash Processor in Smithfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smithfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lincoln
- 196 Old River #5D, Lincoln, RI 02865 Property for sale (corcoran.com)
- Bilingual HSE Senior Manager Job in , Career, Jobs in ICIMS (military.com)
- Three castaways with RI ties to compete in Survivor 51 (providencejournal.com)
North Providence
- Three New Englanders Join the Newly Revealed 'Survivor 51′ Cast (z1073.com)
- Johnston parents report bus delays on first day of school (turnto10.com)
Woonsocket
- Woonsocket Woman Charged With Obstructing Officer: Police (patch.com)
- Tiverton Man Wanted In Connection With Hit-And-Run Crash Nabbed: Cops (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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