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🌱 Patch AM: How Cranston stacks up for veterans on taxes, jobs, and VA care

Also, don't miss 40th ANNUAL "3-Day" CRANSTON GREEK FESTIVAL – SEPTEMBER 11th, 12th and 13th on the Cranston Patch calendar

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Good morning Cranston! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Cranston stacks up for veterans on taxes, jobs, and VA care
  • Did your Cranston-bought ticket hit these latest RI Lottery numbers?

Also on today's calendar: 40th ANNUAL "3-Day" CRANSTON GREEK FESTIVAL – SEPTEMBER 11th, 12th and 13th and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 80, low: 69.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best States for Veterans: Rhode Island Guide (gijobs.com) — Veterans living in Cranston are within easy reach of the Providence VA Medical Center and a dense network of state benefits, from property-tax exemptions to fully tax‑free military pensions. This guide breaks down how Cranston fits into Rhode Island's Navy‑driven job market, housing costs, education options, and commuter-friendly geography so you can judge whether staying or relocating here makes financial and lifestyle sense.
   

• RI Lottery Powerball, Numbers Midday winning numbers for Sept. 7, 2026 (newportri.com) — If you bought a Rhode Island Lottery ticket in Cranston or nearby, you'll want to check the latest Powerball, Numbers, Wild Money, and Millionaire for Life results from Sept. 7. Larger prizes must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters on Pontiac Avenue in Cranston, with clear rules on payout options for big jackpot winners.
   

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  • Looking for a group of woman that play mahjong and would welcome a newbie and teach her how to play.
    Cranston or Warwick area. Thank you. 🀄️🀄️🀄️ (Nextdoor Western Cranston)
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    I have been doing a lot of reflecting lately on re-evaluating what matters the most, and it's this! Quiet peaceful Sunday mornings with my 2 legged… (Nextdoor Arlington)
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Grocery General Duty Clerk (Overnight) in Cranston. Apply here.
  • Floor Coverings International posted a job opening for Production Coordinator in Cranston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cranston here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Providence

  • Smiley, Morales make final push ahead of Providence mayoral primary (turnto10.com)
  • Providence residents take advantage of early voting on Labor Day (wpri.com)
  • Is Providence cheated out of weather records? Why records come from T.F. Green (newportri.com)

Ok Cranston! 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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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