Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 65 and low of 46 degrees.
Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, temps: high: 64, low: 58.
Monday: Some rain in the morning, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Washington County saw lowest price for regular gas at $4.19 in week ending Oct. 3 (southcotimes.com) — Drivers in Charlestown can compare their fill-up costs with nearby Washington County communities, as recent GasBuddy reports show local regular gas prices alongside the county's $4.42 average. The piece also explains how regional and global supply issues have kept fuel prices elevated despite recent declines.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
The Fascinating History of Fort Ninigret, Part 3: From Indigenous Fort to Historic Landmark —Tony Jones Read on Patch
Hi mom I hope you are well. We are doing OK, good days and bad days you know. Dad went a couple more days without sleeping, but he seems to be doing better now that we have his… (Nextdoor Charlestown)
Exeter-West Greenwich Regional Schools posted a job opening for School Bus Dispatcher in Westerly. Apply here.
University of Rhode Island posted a job opening for Cook's Helper (Full Time, 40 hrs., Academic Year) in Kingston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charlestown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Westerly
Westerly to apply for up to $625K in Community Development Block Grant funds (thewesterlysun.com)
After 2025 rainout, Grey Sail's Jennifer and Alan Brinton back as marshals for 75th Columbus Day parade (thewesterlysun.com)
Chariho football game kickoff moved up to 4:30 p.m. Friday (thewesterlysun.com)
South Kingstown
South Kingstown police chief announces retirement (wpri.com)
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