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Spotted on the Cranston calendar: btone FITNESS Opens New Studio in Cranston This Weekend
Good morning Cranston! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Pawtucket driver charged with DUI after late-night Cranston Route 10 crash
- What the sale of Mulligan's Island really means for Cranston families
- Will Sara Evans' holiday tour sell out Cranston's Park Theatre?
Also on today's calendar: btone FITNESS Opens New Studio in Cranston This Weekend and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
- Saturday: Less humid with some sun, temps: high: 81, low: 56.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Pawtucket Man Charged With DUI: Cops (patch.com) — Cranston readers are learning more about a late-night crash on Route 10 that led to a Pawtucket man being charged with DUI and refusing a chemical test. State police say he was arrested, processed at headquarters, arraigned by a justice of the peace, and released to a responsible adult pending a future Third Division District Court date. 
2. Mulligan's Island changes course, sells to high-tech golf giant (johnstonsunrise.net) — Mulligan's Island, a beloved Cranston family entertainment landmark, is being sold to national golf-range operator Golf Ranch, with the current facility closing Sept. 20 and a revamped complex slated to reopen in spring 2027. Local leaders and longtime patrons reflect on the site's 25-year impact while new owners plan tech-enabled driving bays, upgraded mini golf and batting cages, and expanded food options.
3. Sara Evans Plots 2026 'Holiday Road Tour' (musicrow.com) — Sara Evans is kicking off her 2026 "Holiday Road Tour" right here in Cranston on December 2 at the Historic Park Theatre & Event Center. The show will mix her country hits with classic holiday songs, with opener Braden Hull joining after months on the road with her. Tickets go on general sale August 28, giving locals an early shot at seats.
4. West Nile virus found again in Providence, Cranston (wpri.com) — Mosquitoes collected in Cranston on August 17 have tested positive for West Nile virus, and state officials say the overall risk level remains high. Residents are urged to avoid dusk-to-dawn exposure, dump standing water, and use repellent and protective clothing through the rest of mosquito season. No EEE has been found yet, but other mosquito-borne viruses are being tracked.
5. RI Lottery Numbers Midday, Numbers Evening winning numbers for Aug. 27, 2026 (newportri.com) — If you bought a Rhode Island Lottery ticket, you'll need to head to the state lottery headquarters on Pontiac Avenue in Cranston to claim any prize of $600 or more. The piece lists the Aug. 27 winning Numbers, Wild Money, and Millionaire for Life results, plus explains drawing times and payout options for major games.
📸 Around Cranston
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cranston
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★ Featured events ★
- btone FITNESS Opens New Studio in Cranston This Weekend →
1400 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston
7:00 am - RWU Law Providence Law School Fair →
Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St, Providence
12:00 pm
Friday August 28
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Los Tigres del Norte →
Amica Mutual Pavilion, 1 Lasalle Sq #1, Providence
8:00 pm - Paint Pottery! →
Art by You at Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio, 10 Wampanoag Trl, East Providence
1:00 pm - Summer Shellabration
Roger Williams Park Conservancy Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02905, United States
9:30 am - Sun Style Tai Chi for Beginners
Roger Williams Park Conservancy Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
11:00 am - Morning tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse →
Edgewood Yacht Club, 1 Shaw Ave, Cranston
9:00 am - Wee-One Wednesdays at RWP Botanical Center! →
Roger Williams Park Conservancy Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
9:00 am - Summer Shellabration
Roger Williams Park Conservancy Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02905, United States
9:30 am - Partner Peace Walks
Roger Williams Park Conservancy Clark Dalrymple Boathouse in Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
12:00 pm - Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park
Roger Williams Park Conservancy RWP Carousel Village
5:00 pm - Step into the Gilded Age with a Violet Society Tea →
Edgewood Manor Inn Bed And Breakfast, 232 Norwood Ave, Providence
1:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Friday September 4
Sunday September 13
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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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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