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Hello Charlestown! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How serious is Charlestown's tick problem near your favorite trails?

Also on today's calendar: Luck Of The Draw Doubles Tennis Tournament For Charity and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a morning shower, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The 10 Areas In Rhode Island Reporting The Highest Tick Populations This Summer (takingthekids.com) — Charlestown ranks among Rhode Island's tick hot spots this summer, with growing reports of deer ticks and lone star ticks in marshes, woods, and areas near the Great Swamp Management Area. Residents and visitors are urged to use repellent, treat clothing, and check common hiding spots like knees, waistbands, and hairlines after time outdoors to reduce disease and allergy risks.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • King Tides Return to Rhode Island Coast Friday and Saturday —Tony Jones Read on Patch
  • A Look Behind the Ballot: Charlestown Prepares for the November Election —Tony Jones Read on Patch
  • I need recommendations for dog sitters or boarders for some upcoming long weekends.
    What is the going rate? I live on the Charlestown South Kingstown line. TIA (Nextdoor Charlestown)
  • as far as caring for baby squirell , i am 78 and my sister and i have saved over 100 baby squirells over the years and haver lost one by feeding kitten formula and keeping warm.
    they all were able to leave when they wanted to. just my experience. (Nextdoor Carolina Back - S County)
  • Northeast Family Services posted a job opening for DSP / Direct Support Professional in Ashaway. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Supervisor in Westerly. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charlestown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Westerly

  • Local Roundup: Crawford, Maranda lead Westerly to first volleyball win (thewesterlysun.com)
  • R.I. Infrastructure Bank closes $45M loan for Westerly wastewater upgrades (pbn.com)
  • CRMC Spring Ave. hearing set for Sept. 15 (thewesterlysun.com)

South Kingstown

  • See the 54 RI students named National Merit semifinalists − and their schools (providencejournal.com)

Kingston

  • Rams Back at Home Thursday for Battle with Brown - University of Rhode Island (gorhody.com)

Ok Charlestown! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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