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Good morning to you Cumberland! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How strong did Cumberland's runners look in their season-opening test?
• Did you know this Oscar-nominated actor lives in Cumberland?

Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
• Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 79 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• For R.I. cross-country community, it's full speed ahead with Injury Fund race in the books (woonsocketcall.com) — Cumberland High's cross-country teams just used the Injury Fund meet at Smithfield's Deerfield Park to gauge where they stand heading into a promising season. With state champion Cece Ludwig resting, standout returners and freshman star Caylee Kurbec still posted strong times, while senior Brayden Rivello's performance underscored the Clippers' focus on building toward championship form.
   

• Richard Jenkins (ign.com) — You might be surprised to learn that acclaimed actor Richard Jenkins, known for roles in Six Feet Under, The Visitor, and many major films, now calls Cumberland home. The profile traces his journey from Illinois theater work to award-nominated performances while quietly rooting his life today in your own community.
   

📸 Around Cumberland

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cumberland

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 9
• BHC Run Club →
  30 Martin St, Cumberland
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 8
• Technical Review Committee →
  Cumberland, RI Calendar, The Amaral Building 16 Mill Street, Cumberland
  3:00 pm
• McCourt Cafe Polling Set Up
  McCourt Middle School 45 Highland Avenue, Cumberland, RI 02864
  4:00 pm
• McCourt- Gym- Jr. Clippers Cheer
  McCourt Middle School Joseph L. , 45 Highland Ave, Cumberland, R
  6:00 pm
• Historic District Commission →
  Cumberland, RI Calendar, The Amaral Building 16 Mill Street, Cumberland
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• CHS & McCourt-Cafeterias- Polling Locations
  Cumberland High School 2600 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI 02864
  5:45 am
Thursday September 10
• ESOL Class (BVCAP) →
  Cumberland, RI Calendar, The Amaral Building 16 Mill Street, Cumberland
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Just Joe →
  Cumberland RI
  7:30 pm
• BRT Presents: The Gothard Sisters →
  Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad Street, Cumberland
  8:00 pm
Friday September 18
• RWU Law Providence Law School Fair →
  Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St, Providence
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday September 7
• Museum of Work & Culture's Labor Day Open House →
  Museum of Work & Culture, 42 S Main St, Woonsocket
  10:00 am
• Happy Labor Day! →
  Battlegroundz, 100 Higginson Ave, Lincoln
  12:00 pm
• Union Village Documentary Premiere →
  Museum of Work & Culture, 42 S Main St, Woonsocket
  1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Night Crew-Clerk - Grocery - 0704 in Cumberland. Apply here.
• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Cumberland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cumberland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lincoln

• Saudi Central Bank Buys 42,199 Shares of CVS Health Corporation $CVS (marketbeat.com)
• Ismael Burgos Andino (backstage.com)
• It was more than football on Friday night. Here's the scores (newportri.com)

Pawtucket

• Pawtucket plans New Veterans Park Pool with Splash Pad, Pavilion, more – and 2 New Parks (rinewstoday.com)
• Nesi's Notes: Sept. 5 (wpri.com)
• Flock's 5-Year Data Offer Tests RI's 30-Day Camera Limit (upriseri.com)

Ok Cumberland! 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: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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