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Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 2 charged with stealing 100 gallons of used cooking oil from Cranston restaurant (wpri.com) — Cranston police say two New York men were arrested after allegedly stealing about 100 gallons of used cooking oil from PJ's Pub on Pontiac Avenue, part of a broader pattern of such thefts. Local restaurant owners are urged to watch their outdoor oil containers closely and report any suspicious activity to Cranston police to help prevent future incidents.
2. Pick your own apples this fall at these 8 Rhode Island orchards (providencejournal.com) — Cranston families can head to Pippin Orchard on Pippin Orchard Road, where 17 acres of trees offer pick-your-own apples daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The guide also spotlights seven other Rhode Island orchards, with details on hours, pricing, and treats, for planning fall apple-picking trips around the state.
3. Man arrested on child molestation charges in Cranston (newportdispatch.com) — State police report several recent arrests affecting Cranston, including a local man charged with multiple counts of second-degree child molestation and others facing domestic no-contact order violations and stolen vehicle charges. Another suspect from Central Falls was arrested on a Pawtucket warrant, reflecting ongoing regional enforcement activity that Cranston residents may notice in local courts and corrections facilities.
4. Not just a football Friday. Here's the rest of the scores from across RI (providencejournal.com) — Cranston sports fans get a shout-out with Cranston East blanking Blackstone Valley 5-0 and Cranston West set to host North Kingstown at 2:30 p.m. The roundup compiles scores, stats, and upcoming matchups from high school teams across Rhode Island, giving local families plenty to track this weekend.
5. RI Lottery Mega Millions, Numbers Midday winning numbers for Sept. 11, 2026 (newportri.com) — Cranston comes into play as the home of Rhode Island Lottery Headquarters on Pontiac Avenue, where winners of prizes $600 and up must go to claim their money. The piece lists yesterday's winning numbers for Mega Millions, Numbers, Wild Money, and Millionaire for Life, plus explains drawing times and basic prize rules.
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