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🌱 Patch AM: See if Cranston players hit big in yesterday’s lottery drawings

Also check out Yard Sale on the Cranston Patch calendar

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Hello Cranston! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See if Cranston players hit big in yesterday's lottery drawings
  • Cranston resident killed in late-night I-95 crash in Providence
  • Will today's Cranston recount change any primary results?

Also on today's calendar: Yard Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 79 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. RI Lottery Mega Millions, Numbers Midday winning numbers for Sept. 15, 2026 (newportri.com) — Cranston residents can quickly check whether yesterday's Rhode Island Lottery drawings made them a winner, with full Mega Millions, Numbers, Wild Money, and Millionaire for Life results listed. If you hit for $600 or more, you'll need to claim your prize at Lottery Headquarters on Pontiac Avenue in Cranston, while smaller wins can be cashed at any retailer.
   

2. Cranston Man Identified in Fatal I-95 Crash in Providence (news-usa.today) — A Cranston resident has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash on I-95 north in Providence late Saturday night, which briefly disrupted traffic while state police investigated. Troopers are still reconstructing how the vehicle left the travel lanes, and have not yet released further details as they notify family and examine possible contributing factors.
   

3. Ballots to be recounted in 3 RI primary races (wpri.com) — Election officials are gathering in Cranston today to recount ballots in three tight Rhode Island primary races, including the Republican governor's contest and two Providence City Council seats. The Board of Elections hopes to certify the results by tonight, so Cranston residents and voters statewide should soon know whether any outcomes change after this closer review.
   

4. Here are the winners from Tuesday's high school games across RI (providencejournal.com) — Cranston high school teams were busy Tuesday, with Cranston West dropping a 2-1 girls soccer match to Smithfield and Cranston East routing Mount Pleasant 6-1. Local volleyball and tennis teams also saw action, and today's schedule includes Cranston East hosting Central at Cranston Stadium plus a Cranston co-op field hockey matchup, giving residents several chances to support hometown athletes.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday September 19
  • Yard Sale →
    Yard Sale at 3 Cloverfield Ave., 3 Cloverfield Ave, Warwick
    8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • You see that person who is strong, fights to the end, doesn't seem to have a care in the world, looks on the outside to be the one who is holding it all together!
    DO YOU BELIEVE THAT??? Thank all those who have cared over the years! I have done everything I could possibly do to ensure every animal a cat, dog,… (Nextdoor Stadium)
  • Does anyone do repairs for a bathroom ceiling.
    It has falling down and all insulation is completely soaked. Need to repair asap. (Nextdoor Auburn)
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Customer Service Supervisor - Full Time in Cranston. Apply here.
  • Citizens Financial Group, Inc. posted a job opening for CSI Principal Control Professional - Johnston, RI or Charlotte, NC in Johnston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cranston here.

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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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