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🌱 Patch AM: Why Cumberland’s 1-3 Clippers could still crash the Division I playoffs

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Cumberland's 1-3 Clippers could still crash the Division I playoffs

Also on today's calendar: BRT Presents: Alasdair Fraser and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Who are RI's best high school football teams? Here's our midseason Top 20 (providencejournal.com) — Cumberland High's football team is sitting at 1-3 but is viewed as a dangerous Division I contender that could go 3-1 over its next four games and secure a playoff spot. This statewide Top 20 ranking breaks down how the Clippers match up with Barrington, La Salle, and other rivals, and why every remaining game is being treated like a playoff test.
   

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    Saturday October 10
  • Alasdair Fraser →
    Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad Street, Cumberland
    7:00 pm

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North Smithfield

  • North Smithfield Woman Wanted on Felony Assault Charge Nabbed: Cops (patch.com)

Pawtucket

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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