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Spotted on the Cumberland calendar: Paint Pottery!

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Hi Cumberland! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Cumberland residents demanded about Flock license plate cameras at Town Hall
  • Fatal I-295 crash in Cumberland leaves two dead, traffic halted
  • How Cumberland neighbors rebuilt a baker's stolen roadside stand

Also on today's calendar: Paint Pottery! .

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cumberland Residents Press Council to Drop Flock Cameras (upriseri.com) — Cumberland residents packed the recent Town Council meeting to demand the town end its contract with Flock automated license plate reader cameras, citing privacy and security concerns and a related lawsuit elsewhere. Councilors took no vote and said any full review must wait for guidance from the town solicitor, leaving the cameras in place and the contract up for renewal next year.
   

2. 2 killed in fiery Rhode Island interstate crash that shut down traffic for hours (foxbaltimore.com) — A deadly crash on I-295 in Cumberland near the Mendon Road overpass killed two people and shut down all northbound lanes for hours, sending smoke visible across northern Rhode Island. Witnesses described a southbound car crossing the median and slamming into a pickup, and state police continue investigating as the victims' names have not yet been released.
   

3. Thieves stole her bake stand, leaving the bread maker 'heartbroken.' That's when strangers stepped in to rebuild her business (moneywise.com) — After thieves stole a local baker's roadside stand, word spread quickly through the Cumberland community and a father-son construction team stepped up to rebuild it from scratch. Their donated work helped K's Bakestand reopen stronger, with better security and brisk sales, turning a heartbreaking theft into a story of neighborly generosity and small-business resilience.
   

4. See high school football teams hit the practice fields across RI (newportri.com) — High school football practices are underway across Rhode Island, and Cumberland High is among the programs already hitting the field. A Providence Journal photo roundup showcases early-season workouts from Cumberland and other schools, giving fans a first look at teams gearing up for fall under the August sun.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cumberland

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    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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💬 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)
  • Coming up on end of summer.
    Still got a lot of zinnia and begonia left. Got a shot with multicolored zinnia, some begonia and mother in laws favorite, dahlia (Nextdoor Arnold Mills)
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist in Woonsocket. Apply here.
  • Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Commercial Real Estate Agent in Pawtucket. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cumberland here.

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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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