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Morning West Warwick! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How much longer will West Warwick commuters endure Washington Bridge traffic?
Also on today's calendar: Purr-fect Family Fun: New England Meow Outfit Announces Annual Cat Show in Seekonk, MA.
Today's riddle: Why was the pony eating cough drops? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
- Thursday: Some sun with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
- Friday: Clouds and sun with a shower, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• RIDOT says Washington Bridge construction ahead of schedule; drivers remain skeptical (turnto10.com) — West Warwick drivers like Silas Mechado are still battling long, stressful commutes as Washington Bridge construction continues, even as RIDOT insists work is ahead of schedule. Crews are now installing deep steel casings that will support the new span, with visible above-water work expected in coming months and full completion currently projected for November 2028.
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📸 Around West Warwick
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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Warwick
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- Purr-fect Family Fun: New England Meow Outfit Announces Annual Cat Show in Seekonk, MA →
Ramada Inn, located at 213 Taunton Ave., Seekonk, MA,
9:00 am
Saturday August 22
📣 West Warwick Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Morning tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse →
Edgewood Yacht Club, 1 Shaw Ave, Cranston
9:00 am - The Art and Science of Gua Sha →
Center For Integrative Education, 1050 Main St #9, East Greenwich
2:00 pm - Geena Fontanella at Fete Music Hall →
Fete Music Hall, 103 Dike St, Providence
8:00 pm - Laughs on Park: A Comedy Show →
Pub On Park, 655 Park Ave, Cranston
7:00 pm - Snowplows, Soft Spot, Book/Spirit, And Dëmonstration Tapes →
Fete Music Hall, 103 Dike St, Providence
8:00 pm - HISTORY IS SWEET III: 18th Century Chocolate-Making Demo & Open House Tours →
Varnum House Museum, 57 Peirce St, East Greenwich
11:00 am - Town Council →
East Greenwich, RI Calendar, 125 Main Street, East Greenwich
7:00 pm - Municipal Court →
East Greenwich, RI Calendar East Greenwich, RI 02818
9:30 am - PROBATE COURT →
East Greenwich, RI Calendar, 125 Main Street, East Greenwich
9:30 am - Taste of EG Stroll
East Greenwich Chamber of Commerce 580 Main St, East Greenwich, RI 02818
5:00 pm - Taylor Hollingsworth with Stev Delmonico and Rachel Jorgensen →
The Parlour Providence, 1119 N Main St, Providence
8:00 pm
Wednesday August 12
Friday August 14
Saturday August 15
Sunday August 16
Monday August 17
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Extended Stay America, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper Part Time-101020 in West Warwick. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(3914) - 1745 Main St, West Warwick, RI, 02893 in West Warwick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Warwick here.
🗞 Nearby News
Warwick
- RISP Warwick Arrests Aug. 10: DUI, Assault (warwickpost.com)
East Greenwich
- Tom DeNucci's newest film, Bad News on the Doorstep, has Rhode Island International Film Festival Premiere (rimonthly.com)
Ok West Warwick! 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: He was a little hoarse. (Thank you Henry L. for sending it in!)
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