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Hi there, East Greenwich! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why East Greenwich has no school-zone speed cameras as others restart
  • Why one East Greenwich sophomore could power a field hockey title run

Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 80, low: 68.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rhode Island school-zone speed cameras are turning back on: here's where they're located (wpri.com) — For East Greenwich drivers, there are still no school‑zone speed cameras and no current plans to add them, even as many Rhode Island communities reactivate or expand their systems for the new school year. The article details where cameras are operating, when they're turned on, and how rules differ across nearby towns, helping local families plan safer school commutes.
   

• Here are the RI Girls Field Hockey players to watch this season (providencejournal.com) — An East Greenwich High School sophomore, Olivia Roland, is highlighted as one of Rhode Island's top field hockey players to watch, with her play expected to drive the Avengers' title hopes this fall. The statewide roundup also spotlights standout athletes from Moses Brown, Lincoln School, La Salle and other programs, giving local fans a sense of the competition East Greenwich will face.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 26
  • Learn to Play Mah Jongg one time
    Willett Free Library 45 Ferry Road, Saunderstown, RI 02874
    4:00 pm
  • Ice Cream Social
    SUZANNE M. HENSELER QUIDNESSET North Kingstown, RI 02852
    4:00 pm
  • 2026 - North Kingstown Summer Concert Series: Brass Attack →
    North Kingstown Arts Council, 100 Fairway Dr, North Kingstown
    5:00 pm
  • Municipal Court →
    North Kingstown, RI Calendar, 100 Fairway Drive, North Kingstown
    6:00 pm

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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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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