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Good day Woonsocket! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Woonsocket volunteers can brighten a veteran's day this month
  • How will Woonsocket's graduation data fix affect local students?
  • Which young pitchers shined at Woonsocket's Mount Saint Charles showcase?

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Windy; rain in the afternoon, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Windy and cooler with rain, temps: high: 61, low: 55.
  • Sunday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. RI Veterans Voice: 24.09.26. Gary Sinise in RI, Local Veterans Events, Resource Info – John A. Cianci (rinewstoday.com) — Veterans and families in Woonsocket can plug into a monthly volunteer visit at Friendly Home on Rhodes Avenue, plus free meals and support programs across northern Rhode Island. This week's roundup also highlights Gary Sinise's rescheduled Lt. Dan Band concert, free veteran breakfasts, volunteer driver needs, and valuable benefits like free hunting, fishing, and state park access for disabled veterans. It's a one-stop guide to events, discounts, and resources you can use now.
   

2. Woonsocket Schools Outline Graduation Data Fix for RIDE (upriseri.com) — Woonsocket school leaders are moving to correct high school graduation data after a state audit, while projecting a nearly break-even budget for 2026. The School Committee also approved an organizational chart change, heard concerns about student searches, dress code, and a leaking roof, and learned that new rules require IEPs be sent to parents three days before meetings.
   

3. 2026 Southern New England Fall ID Pitching Data Dive (prepbaseballreport.com) — Young pitchers from across New England recently showcased their skills at Mount Saint Charles Academy in Woonsocket, where Prep Baseball New England captured detailed pitching metrics like spin rate and vertical break. The write-up dives into which players topped categories and explains what the advanced stats mean. Local families with baseball players can see how regional talent stacks up and what scouts are measuring now.
   

4. Tips to Catch the Best of New England's Fall Foliage, Festivals (gcnews.com) — Woonsocket's Autumnfest, running October 9–12, is spotlighted as Rhode Island's biggest fall festival amid a roundup of top New England foliage drives, fairs, and scenic rail trips. The guide also shares peak-color timing, state foliage map links, and planning resources so you can pair a visit to Autumnfest with leaf-peeping getaways across the region.
   

5. RISP Warwick Arrests Sept. 10-20: Hit & Run, DUI (warwickpost.com) — State Police recently arrested a Woonsocket man during a Route 95 stop in Warwick on a bench warrant for failing to appear on a suspended-license charge. The same trooper log details several other local arrests, including DUI, hit-and-run, and domestic simple assault cases. Residents can see how regional enforcement activity may affect travel and court dockets nearby.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Alisha and Dave are excellent.
    Highly recommend. They take care of my Ivy girl. She tends to be very anxious and I've had a hard time leaving her in the past. They took their time… (Nextdoor Woonsocket/NSmithfield)
  • TJX posted a job opening for Backroom Processor in Lincoln. Apply here.
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Bartender - GW Highway Chili's in Lincoln. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woonsocket here.

Ok Woonsocket! 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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