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Greetings Cumberland! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Serious crash shuts I-295 in Cumberland, snarling local traffic
  • How you can support veterans at Cumberland's Chapel Hill Senior Living

Also on today's calendar: Purr-fect Family Fun: New England Meow Outfit Announces Annual Cat Show in Seekonk, MA and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Rain most of the time, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy and humid with showers, temps: high: 74, low: 65.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Serious Motor Vehicle Crash' Shuts Down I-295 North In Cumberland: Cops (patch.com) — Drivers in Cumberland faced major delays after a serious crash shut down I-295 North between the Mendon Road and Diamond Hill Road exits, with southbound traffic also affected. Cumberland police closed the highway at Route 146 and Mendon Road and urged motorists to seek alternate routes while the scene was cleared.
   

• RI Veterans Voice: Clays 4 Charity at The Preserve, Local Events, Resources, VOTE! – John A. Cianci (rinewstoday.com) — Veterans and supporters in northern Rhode Island can volunteer at Chapel Hill Senior Living on Old Diamond Hill Road in Cumberland as part of a "Leave No Veteran Alone" outreach to residents. The column also shares upcoming veteran events, free benefits like hunting and fishing licenses, support groups, and discounts that Cumberland-area veterans and families can use throughout the year.
   

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  • Magnetic Magic (Mad Science) →
    Cumberland, RI Calendar, The Amaral Building 16 Mill Street, Cumberland
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    Cumberland, RI Calendar, The Amaral Building 16 Mill Street, Cumberland
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🗞 Nearby News

Lincoln

  • Rhode Island Head Start leaders rally against proposed rule changes (wpri.com)
  • Neronha to announce update on cold case investigation at 11 am (wpri.com)
  • Westport Asset Management Inc. Makes New $1.84 Million Investment in CVS Health Corporation $CVS (marketbeat.com)

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Providence

  • Wanted MA Man Arrested After Providence Traffic Stop: Cops (patch.com)
  • Providence Man Arrested On Gun And Drug Charges: Cops (patch.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 sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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