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What's up Cumberland! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Arrest made after Route 99 hit-and-run in Cumberland
  • Cumberland family remembers Sandra Waldman and suggests memorial donation options.
  • Did you know Cumberland helped inspire modern big-box retail?

Also on today's calendar: Survival of the F.I.T.test - 34 Hour Trail Ultra and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 85, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pawtucket Man Arrested In Connection With Hit-And-Run Crash: Cops (patch.com) — Residents in Cumberland are learning more about a recent hit-and-run on Route 99 after state police arrested a 32-year-old Pawtucket man in connection with the crash. Investigators from the Scituate Barracks traced the incident to the suspect, who later surrendered at state police headquarters and was arraigned in Sixth District Court.
   

• Sandra S. (Eisenberg) Waldman, 92 (jewishrhody.com) — A longtime Providence resident who moved to Cumberland several years ago has died at age 92, leaving family here and in Massachusetts. Her relatives in Cumberland and beyond are remembering her life and suggesting memorial donations to hospice care, the American Cancer Society, or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in lieu of flowers.
   

• 39+ of the wildest, wackiest facts about Rhode Island (capecodtimes.com) — Cumberland gets a special spotlight in this roundup of quirky Rhode Island trivia, highlighting its role as home to the pioneering Ann & Hope department store and the rare state rock, Cumberlandite. The piece tours all 39 cities and towns, but Cumberland's retail legacy and unique geology stand out for local readers curious about their hometown's claim to fame.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Tiffany & Company posted a job opening for Tool Maker in Cumberland. Apply here.
  • Pet Food Experts, Inc. posted a job opening for Senior Distribution Center Manager in Cumberland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cumberland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lincoln

  • R.I. Infrastructure Bank provides $6.3M for Lincoln school energy upgrades (pbn.com)
  • Amica Ranked #1 in Homeowners Insurance in JD Power 2026 Study (rutlandherald.com)

Woonsocket

  • CVS Funds Woonsocket High School Food Pantry, now open for students, families (rinewstoday.com)

Pawtucket

  • Police ID man killed on I-95 in Pawtucket (wpri.com)
  • Adam Greenman on how he's preparing to be the next mayor of Pawtucket (oceanstatemedia.org)
  • Providence Water celebrates 100 years (turnto10.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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