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And on the Charlestown Patch calendar - URI Guitar & Mandolin Festival Kickoff Concert

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Morning Charlestown! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Charlestown's gas prices stack up against nearby towns

Also on today's calendar: Charlestown Land Trust Annual Meeting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • 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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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)
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🗞 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)

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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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