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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 man faces child pornography charge with strict bail conditions
  • How will Coventry's new federally funded ambulance improve local emergency response?

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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 80, low: 52.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Coventry Man Charged With Possessing Child Pornography: Police (patch.com) — Coventry residents are learning that a 79-year-old local man, Marvin Mitchell, has been charged with possessing child pornography following his arrest by the Rhode Island State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. He was arraigned in Third Division District Court, released on $10,000 personal recognizance, and faces strict conditions including limited internet access and no contact with minors.
   

• RI Delegation Delivers Nearly $4.5 Million for Local Firefighters (senate.gov) — Coventry's fire service is set to receive nearly $500,000 in federal funding to replace a heavily used Central Coventry ambulance with a new vehicle, improving local emergency response. The broader grant package also sends millions to other Rhode Island departments and the state fire academy for upgraded equipment, training, and safety gear that could benefit Coventry residents during regional emergencies.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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