🌱 Patch AM: How East Providence is tracking down its growing rat problem

Hello East Providence! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How East Providence is tracking down its growing rat problem
• Where East Providence High lands in Rhode Island's new school rankings

Also on today's calendar: Paint Pottery! and 2 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Heavy morning rain, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 59.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• East Providence looking to pinpoint source of rat problem (turnto10.com) — East Providence officials are investigating a spike in rat sightings, asking residents to report repeated activity so they can pinpoint problem areas and potential food sources. The mayor says inspectors and pest control companies are involved, with construction, chicken coops, and backyard food waste all under scrutiny. Residents can request help and upload photos through the city's online Request for Service portal.
   

• Portsmouth High School ranks among R.I.'s best (eastbayri.com) — Rhode Island's latest high school rankings put Portsmouth High among the state's top performers, with Classical, Barrington, and East Greenwich also near the top. East Providence High School appears lower on the list at No. 35 statewide, giving local families a snapshot of how their school compares. The rankings weigh test scores, graduation rates, AP participation, and performance across student groups.
   

📸 Around East Providence

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Providence

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday August 25
• CHIODOS: IT'S NOT YOU, IT'S ME TOUR →
  Fete Music Hall, 103 Dike St, Providence
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 29
• Frank Caliendo →
  Comedy Connection, 39 Warren Ave, East Providence
  6:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Paint Pottery! →
  Art by You at Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio, 10 Wampanoag Trl, East Providence
  1:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Tour →
  Edgewood Yacht Club
  9:00 am
Friday September 4
• Tara Cannistraci →
  Comedy Connection, 39 Warren Ave, East Providence
  7:00 pm

📣 East Providence Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 26
• Open Space Committee →
  Barrington, RI Calendar, Barrington Public Library 281 County Rd, Barrington
  6:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• THURSDAY NIGHT VIBES →
  Kismet Improv, 1005 Main St Ste 2205, Pawtucket
  8:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Food Truck Fridays in Barrington! →
  Police Cove Park & Boat Ramp, 100-, 106 County Rd, Barrington
  4:00 pm
• Rhody Food Trucks - Food Truck Friday →
  Barrington, RI Calendar, POLICE COVE PARK 100 County Road, Barrington
  4:30 pm
• Matt Silva (Southern New England): Members and guests only event. →
  Barrington Yacht Club, 25 Barton Ave, Barrington
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Pawtucket Arts Festival (Aug 29 - Aug 30) →
  Slater Memorial Park, 401 Newport Ave, Pawtucket
  12:00 pm
• The Providence Pancakes & Booze Art Show →
  The Met, 1005 Main St, Pawtucket
  8:00 pm

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• Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio — 4012471397

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• If you have a humid or wet basement, I highly recommend Dryzone Basement Systems.
  These guys are great! Excellent customer service. Very communicative during the process from sale to installation. My finished basement infiltrated… (Nextdoor Taunton)

• O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in East Providence. Apply here.
• Red House Custom Building posted a job opening for Purchasing & Receiving Coordinator in Providence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Providence here.

🗞 Nearby News

Providence

• One of Providence's Premier Italian Restaurants Is Being Sold (golocalprov.com)
• Best places to experience America 250 before it's too late (texarkanagazette.com)
• Abstract Deadline is Approaching for WIN Symposium 2026 (oncodaily.com)

Pawtucket

• Globe RI: Grebien, Greenman square off in Pawtucket mayoral debate (wpri.com)

Ok East Providence! 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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