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Happening soon: 2026 Paddle for Progress RI on the Bristol Patch calendar

Thursday September 17th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Morning Bristol! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. β˜€οΈ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • 2026 Paddle for Progress RI at Gardner's Wharf 170 Main Street North Kingstown, RI 02852
  • Nature Drawing at Blithewold at Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum
  • Olivia Dolphin Band Live at Linden Place at Linden Place

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 52.
  • Saturday: Not as warm with some sun, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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