Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 62 degrees.
Wednesday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, temps: high: 73, low: 66.
Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Generator running during power outage sparks Bristol house fire (wpri.com) — A generator running during a power outage sparked an early-morning house fire on Meadow Lane in Bristol, but firefighters and a quick-acting police officer got everyone out safely and contained the flames within 20 minutes. Investigators say the blaze started in the generator outside the home, offering a timely reminder for residents to double-check how they're using backup power equipment.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Has anyone been seeing the lantern flies in Bristol? This one was just observed in our yard in the downtown area. A first and concerning. (Nextdoor Poppasquash Rd)
Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Nursing posted a job opening for Dietary Aide - No Experience Required in Bristol. Apply here.
Roger Williams University posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty, Dance - Roger Williams University in Bristol. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bristol here.
🗞 Nearby News
Barrington
Medicaid outlays for Medicine Services and Procedures climb to $78,388 in Barrington for 2024 (southcotimes.com)
Mt. Hope Sports Notes: Huskies fall in three 2026 season openers (eastbayri.com)
Portsmouth
In Portsmouth: An old school with a new class (eastbayri.com)
First Aquidneck Island-Wide Climate Resilience Plan Takes Shape (ecori.org)
RI Lottery Powerball, Numbers Midday winning numbers for Aug. 29, 2026 (newportri.com)
Providence Woman Charged With DUI: Cops (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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