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Hello Cranston! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Cranston West and East could both chase Super Bowl berths
  • How police traced a reported gun near Cranston High School East
  • How upcoming I-95 closures will change your Cranston late-night drive

Also on today's calendar: Halloween Costume Craft Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 73, low: 48.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Midseason report on our football teams (johnstonsunrise.net) — Cranston West is being hailed as a true Division I contender behind standout quarterback Jon Leroux, while Cranston East has emerged as a top Division III team alongside East Greenwich. With strong quarterback play, playmakers on both sides of the ball, and playoff races tightening, Cranston fans have plenty to watch in the season's second half.
   

2. Cranston man, juvenile arrested after firearm report near Cranston High School East (turnto10.com) — Police say a 19-year-old Cranston man and a juvenile were arrested after an Oct. 1 incident involving a reported firearm near Cranston High School East. Investigators tracked suspects from Reservoir and Park Avenues to Providence, and one suspect allegedly admitted having a gun on school grounds, with the broader investigation still ongoing.
   

3. RIDOT to begin overnight I-95 closures next weekend in Providence and Cranston (turnto10.com) — Expect major overnight I-95 disruptions affecting Cranston drivers on three upcoming weekends starting Oct. 16, as RIDOT closes lanes and ramps at the Route 10/Exit 33 interchange. Plan to use I-295 or Route 10 instead, since some ramps between I-95 and Route 10 in Cranston will be shut from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
   

4. STV Completes $74.5M Behavioral Healthcare Facility Renovation in Rhode Island (constructionowners.com) — A $74.5 million overhaul of Eleanor Slater Hospital's Regan Building in Cranston has wrapped up, modernizing about 120,000 square feet of behavioral healthcare space. The project upgraded core systems, security, and technology, aiming to create a safer, more efficient environment for patients and staff who rely on this state facility in Cranston.
   

5. RI Lottery Mega Millions, Numbers Midday winning numbers for Oct. 6, 2026 (newportri.com) — If you hit a Rhode Island Lottery prize of $600 or more, you'll need to head to Lottery Headquarters on Pontiac Avenue in Cranston to claim it. The latest Mega Millions, Numbers, Wild Money, and Millionaire for Life results from October 6 are listed so you can quickly check your tickets.
   

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  • I like to take a minute every now and then to explain what I'm actually trying to do with a lot, although certainly not all, of my content.
    I am old poor. And before anyone takes that the wrong way, I don't mean that as an insult or a badge of honor. It simply describes the way I grew up… (Nextdoor Scituate Ave)
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    Thanks Dan Wall, Cranston City Council, and Hanna Gallo, State Senator, for rolling up your sleeves and picking up trash alongside residents. The… (Nextdoor Budlong/Resevoir)
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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 do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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