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

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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.
   

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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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