Wednesday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 70 degrees.
Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Teen charged with murder in deadly Providence shooting (wpri.com) — A Providence teen has been charged with murder in the May killing of Joseph Ramos, while an earlier suspect from Cranston, Charles Ortiz, has now pleaded no contest to lesser charges including drive-by shooting and conspiracy. The murder charge against Ortiz was dropped, and he remains on home confinement under Department of Corrections supervision.
• Thomas Pannone on his perfect game: 'Felt like God was on my side' (wausaudailyherald.com) — Cranston native and Milwaukee Brewers minor-league pitcher Thomas Pannone just threw a rare perfect game for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, retiring all 27 batters. He describes the night as feeling almost destined and hopes the performance helps him earn another shot in the major leagues after years of injuries and bouncing between teams.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
New Healthcare Scholarship Opens for Cranston High School Juniors and Seniors —Adelaide Brown Read on Patch
Showing off Vandal, the handsome doberman/lab mix 🐾 he loves walks with his Pawdrina! If you need a dog walker shoot me a message I have availability! (Nextdoor Walnut Grove)
Does anyone know a good pest control company? I'm having a mice problem and could really use a recommendation. I'm currently paying for a pest control service plan with a well-known company, but… (Nextdoor Auburn)
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🗞 Nearby News
Johnston
Girls flag football becomes Rhode Island's newest varsity sport (oceanstatemedia.org)
Johnston families seek answers on lingering bus issues at school committee meeting (wpri.com)
North Providence
North Providence Man Arrested On Ghost Gun Charge: Cops (patch.com)
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