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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:

  • Want to volunteer with Cumberland veterans or access new local benefits?
  • How did Cumberland teams fare on a jam-packed Thursday night?
  • How did Cumberland's Lusitana Band shine at this revived festival?

Also on today's calendar: Alasdair Fraser and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 67, low: 43.
  • Sunday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 65 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• RI Veterans Voice: 08.08.26 – Desert Shield/Storm Memorial, VA News, Local Events – John A. Cianci (rinewstoday.com) — Cumberland veterans and residents can plug into several new opportunities, including monthly volunteer visits at Chapel Hill Senior Living on Old Diamond Hill Road and other nearby facilities. The column also highlights the upcoming Desert Shield/Storm Memorial dedication, free breakfasts and dinners for veterans, benefit guides, discounts, and ways to get help with VA services, housing, and outdoor recreation.
   

• Here's what happened on a busy Thursday night of RI high school sports (providencejournal.com) — Cumberland High athletes had a busy Thursday, with the girls soccer team blanking Mt. Hope 2-0 and the volleyball squad pushing Barrington to a tight five-set loss behind standout play from Darryl Ashilaka and Alexa Ditommasso. The roundup also lists several upcoming games featuring Cumberland teams, giving local fans plenty of chances to catch home and away action soon.
   

• Portuguese band festival revival hailed as success. Next host selected (southcoasttoday.com) — A revived Portuguese philharmonic band festival drew eight ensembles and big crowds, including the Lusitana Band of Cumberland which helped showcase the community's musical heritage. Organizers hailed the event's camaraderie-focused atmosphere and confirmed that Saint Anthony's Band of Fall River will host the next edition in 2027, keeping the long-paused tradition moving forward.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • CVS Health posted a job opening for CAS Alarm Dispatch Coordinator *Night Shift - Cumberland, RI* in Cumberland. Apply here.
  • Arch Capital Group, Ltd. posted a job opening for AVP, Construction – Middle Market in Cumberland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cumberland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lincoln

  • Don't miss fun upcoming events at Bally's Lincoln Casino Resort (wpri.com)
  • The Best Young Center Forwards to Sign in EA FC 27 Career Mode—Ranked (wpri.com)
  • MORTGAGEE'S SALE 2 School Street, Unit 519, Highland Falls Residential (woonsocketcall.com)

Woonsocket

  • $2,925 tax bill on a $3.8M building at center of federal lawsuit against Woonsocket (wpri.com)
  • CVS Pharmacy opens its first Boston-area pharmacy-focused location (boston.com)

Providence

  • Wanted Providence Man Pulled Over, Arrested And Jailed: Cops (patch.com)
  • 2 Providence Men Charged With Wire Fraud And Aggravated ID Theft: 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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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