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Greetings Cranston! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • State Police charge driver with DUI on Cranston stretch of Route 10
  • How a new Rolfe Square table could reshape accessibility downtown
  • Why is Cranston's abandoned mausoleum still in limbo after 20 years?

Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Providence Man Charged With DUI: Cops (patch.com) — A Providence man was arrested by Rhode Island State Police on Route 10 in Cranston early Sunday and charged with driving under the influence. He was processed at the Wickford Barracks, arraigned, and released with a notice to appear in court, highlighting ongoing enforcement of impaired driving laws affecting Cranston roadways.
   

2. Cranston unveils community table as part of Rolfe Square revitalization project (turnto10.com) — Cranston has installed a new accessible "Tina's Table" in Rolfe Square, part of a broader push to revitalize the area near City Hall and make it more welcoming. Designed by disability advocate Tina Guenette and funded by Real Access Motivates Progress, the table accommodates wheelchair users, strollers, and service animals so everyone can sit together comfortably.
   

3. Cranston mausoleum housing hundreds of remains still awaits permanent solution (turnto10.com) — An abandoned mausoleum near Roger Williams Park in Cranston still has no long-term plan, even after two decades of decay and security worries around the hundreds of remains inside. Mayor Ken Hopkins says the city has secured the site but can't move forward without funding and a clear owner, leaving neighbors and funeral experts frustrated by years of inaction.
   

4. RI Lottery Numbers Midday, Numbers Evening winning numbers for Aug. 23, 2026 (providencejournal.com) — Rhode Island Lottery players can now check the Aug. 23 Numbers and Wild Money results and see if they've won anything from small payouts to major prizes. Winners of $600 or more must visit Lottery Headquarters at 1425 Pontiac Ave. in Cranston, where staff can walk them through claiming larger jackpots and annuity options.
   

5. Who's in the running for two open Rhode Island Superior Court seats (bostonglobe.com) — Rhode Island leaders are weighing finalists for two open Superior Court seats, a decision that will shape how major criminal and civil cases are handled statewide. One contender, Angelyne Cooper-Bailey, already serves as a judge on the Cranston Municipal Court, giving the city a small but notable connection to this high-profile selection process.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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