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🌱 Patch AM: What kept East Greenwich police busy in early October?

Coming up: Halloween Costume Craft Event on the East Greenwich Patch calendar

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Hey there, East Greenwich! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What kept East Greenwich police busy in early October?
  • Mt. Hope crowns its Homecoming royalty during game vs. East Greenwich

Also on today's calendar: Halloween Costume Craft Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 66, low: 58.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police Log: Dog Bites and Used Cigars (eastgreenwichnews.com) — Recent East Greenwich police logs detail a week of calls, including dog bites, noise complaints, and concerns about wandering residents and traffic hazards around familiar streets like Main Street, South County Trail, and Academy Field. One Scituate driver was arrested for suspected DUI after allegedly driving onto a church lawn, and officers handled several animal-related calls, neighbor disputes, and late-night disturbances across town.
   

• Gallery: Mt. Hope High School Homecoming court (eastbayri.com) — Mt. Hope High School named its 2026 Homecoming Court during Friday's football game against visiting East Greenwich, where seniors Jack Godbout and Sara Nencka were crowned King and Queen. The court drew nominees from a wide range of school clubs and honor societies, with final selections based on interviews and votes from staff and students, showcasing the school's student leadership and activities.
   

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Ok East Greenwich! 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 do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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