🌱 Patch AM: Coventry grower’s 3,156‑pound pumpkin could smash a world record

Good morning to you Coventry! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Coventry grower's 3,156‑pound pumpkin could smash a world record
• What the new $4.5M in grants means for Coventry firefighters

Also on today's calendar: East Greenwich High School CTE Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Warmer, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.
• Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 66, low: 57.
• Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Coventry man grows first recorded pumpkin over 3,000 pounds (wpri.com) — A Coventry resident has grown a 3,156‑pound pumpkin that just set a new world record at the Southern New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Warren. Ron Wallace, already a multiple record-holder, once again puts Coventry on the map with this massive gourd, though Guinness still needs to certify the result before it becomes official.
   

• In the News… Quick Recap of the News of the Week ending October 9, 2026 (rinewstoday.com) — Rhode Island firefighters, including those serving Coventry, are set to receive part of more than $4.5 million in grants for equipment, training, and emergency response upgrades, which could strengthen local safety services. The same weekly roundup touches on health, education, and political developments across Rhode Island and the nation, giving Coventry residents a broad snapshot of issues that may indirectly affect their community.
   

📸 Around Coventry

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coventry

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 29
• East Greenwich High School CTE Open House →
  East Greenwich High School, 300 Avenger Dr, East Greenwich
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Coventry vs Tiverton →
  40 Reservoir Rd, Coventry
  6:30 pm
• Coventry High School Soccer vs Tiverton →
  Coventry High School, 40 Reservoir Rd, Coventry
  6:30 pm
• Coventry High School vs Tiverton →
  Coventry High School, 40 Reservoir Rd, Coventry
  6:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Classical Girls Varsity Soccer @ Coventry →
  Coventry High School, 40 Reservoir Rd, Coventry
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• CTE Open House
  Coventry High School, 40 Reservoir Rd, Coventry
  6:00 pm
• Coventry Republican Town Committee Monthly Meeting →
  Flat River Tavern, 2260 Flat River Road, Coventry
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Qigong Workshop →
  Light of Hope, 245 Phenix Ave, Cranston
  10:00 am
Tuesday October 20
• Coventry vs Classical →
  40 Reservoir Rd, Coventry
  6:30 pm
• Coventry High School Soccer vs Classical →
  Coventry High School, 40 Reservoir Rd, Coventry
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 22
• Putting the Garden to Bed, with Master Gardner Richard Suls →
  Coventry Public Library, Council Chambers Room, 1672 Flat River Rd, Coventry, RI, 02816
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• The Greene School Open House →
  The Greene School, 94 John Potter Rd, West Greenwich
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Baker Opener MAIN in Coventry. Apply here.
• CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Coventry. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coventry here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Warwick

• Ingrid Serra, 82 (dailyinterlake.com)
• Potter Avenue Residents Blame Town Road Work for Flooding (upriseri.com)

East Greenwich

• Tower Bolt Fastener Kits Market Forecast to 2035: Wind Energy Expansion to Drive Growth (indexbox.io)
• Gallery: Mt. Hope High School Homecoming court (eastbayri.com)

Ok Coventry! 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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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