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Also on today's calendar: 40th ANNUAL "3-Day" CRANSTON GREEK FESTIVAL – SEPTEMBER 11th, 12th and 13th and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Cranston OKs RIDOT Route 37 Permit Over Buried Cemetery (upriseri.com) — Cranston's Public Works Committee has approved a state permit for Route 37 repaving where the highway passes over a buried historic cemetery, but added strict conditions requiring a construction monitor and immediate work stoppage if remains are disturbed. The decision means milling, paving, and guardrail work can proceed under close oversight, with clear protocols if any burial sites are uncovered.
2. Woman arrested twice in Lincoln, Cranston (newportdispatch.com) — State police arrested a Cranston woman twice within a few hours, first after a domestic disturbance in Lincoln and then following a traffic stop on Second Avenue in Cranston for violating a no-contact order. Additional overnight arrests tied to Pawtucket, Warwick, and Providence incidents were also processed through the Lincoln Woods Barracks.
3. RI Lottery Numbers Midday, Numbers Evening winning numbers for Sept. 6, 2026 (newportri.com) — Rhode Island's latest Numbers, Wild Money, and Millionaire for Life winning numbers for Sept. 6 are out, and any prizes of $600 or more must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters on Pontiac Avenue in Cranston. Local players can quickly check their tickets, then head to the Cranston office if they've hit a bigger win.
4. Best States for Veterans: Rhode Island Guide (gijobs.com) — For Cranston veterans and military families, this Rhode Island guide explains how the state's compact size, Providence VA Medical Center, and nearby defense and healthcare jobs can make living here attractive despite high housing costs. It highlights Cranston as a practical suburban base with good access to Providence care, Newport-area defense work, and potential property-tax exemptions that vary by municipality.
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