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In today's newsletter:

• How to volunteer with veterans at Chapel Hill Senior Living in Cumberland
• How a high-speed I-295 crash turned deadly in Cumberland
• See where Cumberland High football is already grinding for fall

Also on today's calendar: Purr-fect Family Fun: New England Meow Outfit Announces Annual Cat Show in Seekonk, MA.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Cloudy and humid with showers, with a high of 72 and low of 62 degrees.
• Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, temps: high: 77, low: 64.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• RI Veterans Voice: Clays 4 Charity at The Preserve, Local Events, Resources, VOTE! – John A. Cianci (rinewstoday.com) — Veterans and supporters in Cumberland can plug into a regular "Leave No Veteran Alone" visit on fourth Mondays at Chapel Hill Senior Living on Old Diamond Hill Road. The broader column highlights upcoming veteran-focused events, volunteer opportunities, benefits like free licenses and park passes, and ongoing support groups across Rhode Island, with contact details for anyone needing help or wanting to serve.
   

• State Police ID 2 killed in Cumberland fiery crash (wpri.com) — Two men from Massachusetts were killed Thursday in a violent three-vehicle crash on I-295 in Cumberland, where state police say a speeding Hyundai crossed the median and hit a Dodge head-on. Both drivers, who were not wearing seatbelts, died despite rescue efforts, and investigators say speed and loss of control appear to be primary factors as they continue probing the crash.
   

• See high school football teams hit the practice fields across RI (newportri.com) — Cumberland High's football team is among dozens of Rhode Island programs that hit the practice field this week as the fall season officially kicked off. Providence Journal photographers have been crisscrossing the state, including stops in Cumberland, to capture early-season energy and give fans a first look at teams gearing up for Friday nights.
   

📸 Around Cumberland

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cumberland

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Purr-fect Family Fun: New England Meow Outfit Announces Annual Cat Show in Seekonk, MA →
  Ramada Inn, located at 213 Taunton Ave., Seekonk, MA,,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Monday August 24
• ESOL Class (BVCAP) →
  Cumberland, RI Calendar, The Amaral Building 16 Mill Street, Cumberland
  6:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Paint Pottery! →
  Art by You at Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio, 10 Wampanoag Trl, East Providence
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 22
• Magnetic Magic (Mad Science) →
  Cumberland, RI Calendar, The Amaral Building 16 Mill Street, Cumberland
  10:00 am
• Creedence Revived - Creedence Clearwater Revisited Tribute →
  Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Woonsocket
  8:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Probate Court →
  Lincoln, RI Calendar Lincoln, RI 02865
  8:45 am
Tuesday August 25
• Library Board of Trustees →
  Lincoln, RI Calendar, 145 Old River Road, Lincoln
  5:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Planning Board →
  Lincoln, RI Calendar, 100 Old River Road, Lincoln
  7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Lincoln Housing Authority →
  Lincoln, RI Calendar Lincoln, RI 02865
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 5
• September 2026 Show — Rhode Island Militaria Show →
  Woonsocket Elks Lodge #850, 380 Social St, Woonsocket
  9:00 am
• Woonsocket Historical Society Open House →
  Woonsocket Historical, 42 S Main St, Woonsocket
  12:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Cheap Trick →
  Bally's Lincoln, 100 Twin River Rd, Lincoln
  8:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Stadium Theatre Beer Fest →
  Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Woonsocket
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• To anyone that likes fried clams,.
  I went to Nickey's in Wrentham . It was the best fried clam and scallop dinner I have ever had in any of RI restaurants. (Nextdoor Diamond Hill)

• Prime Healthcare Services posted a job opening for EVS Tech / Housekeeping in Woonsocket. Apply here.
• Honeywell International, Inc. posted a job opening for Assembler - Level 2 in Woonsocket. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cumberland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lincoln

• Rhode Island Head Start leaders rally against proposed rule changes (wpri.com)

Woonsocket

• Girls flag football to become RIIL sport this spring (independentri.com)
• RI Chronic School Absenteeism Falls for Fourth Year (upriseri.com)

Pawtucket

• Pawtucket Man Wanted On Assault With Firearm Charge Apprehended: Cops (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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