🌱 Patch AM: Why a Florida man’s alleged threats target East Providence’s mayor

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Florida man's alleged threats target East Providence's mayor
• How Johnston's defense that stifled East Providence fueled a 40–0 rout

Also on today's calendar: Liberty Tax Hosts 23rd Electronics Recycling Drive-Up Event with Indie Cycle, LLC and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.
• Tuesday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 64, low: 49.
• Wednesday: Clearing and windy, with a high of 64 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• In the News… quick recap of the week ending September 18, 2026 (rinewstoday.com) — A Florida man is accused of threatening East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva and his family via emails and social media, a case East Providence residents will want to watch closely. The broader weekly roundup also highlights Rhode Island political shifts, restaurant closures, major charity fundraisers, and statewide economic and education trends.
   

• Panthers shut out Purple for first win (johnstonsunrise.net) — Johnston's strong defense that recently held East Providence to just 14 points powered a 40-0 home win over Classical, avenging losses from the past two seasons. Players say the dominant rushing attack and improved line play have reset expectations as Johnston heads into a key road matchup at Lincoln.
   

📸 Around East Providence

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Providence

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 22
• September StoryWalk® at WEAVER →
  Weaver Library, Grove Avenue, East Providence
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 23
• EPHS Meet the Teacher Night
  East Providence School District East Providence, RI 02914
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• September StoryWalk® at WEAVER →
  Weaver Library, Grove Avenue, East Providence
  8:00 am
• Whiteknact Open House
  East Providence School District East Providence, RI 02914
  5:00 pm
• MMS Meet the Teachers
  East Providence School District East Providence, RI 02914
  6:00 pm
• RMS Meet the Teachers
  East Providence School District East Providence, RI 02914
  6:00 pm
• Table 24: East Providence | Dinner with New Friends →
  Waterman Avenue, East Providence
  7:00 pm
Friday September 25
• September StoryWalk® at WEAVER →
  Weaver Library, Grove Avenue, East Providence
  8:00 am
• EPHS Football Military Appreciation Game vs. S. Kingstown
  East Providence School District East Providence, RI 02914
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• September StoryWalk® at WEAVER →
  Weaver Library, Grove Avenue, East Providence
  8:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Liberty Tax Hosts 23rd Electronics Recycling Drive-Up Event with Indie Cycle, LLC →
  2775 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday September 21
• Board of Canvassers →
  283 County Rd, Barrington
  10:00 am
• Moonlit Dragonfly Charcuterie Resin Tray! →
  Paint and Vino, 150 Main Street, Pawtucket
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Black-Bellied Plover (non-breeding plumage).
  The first ones seem to be wondering what I am. (Nextdoor Kettle Point)
• Bird sleepy time.
  Some woke up, but there was a lot of sleeping happening today. Semipalmated Sandpiper. Semipalmated Plover yawning (or saying something to me). … (Nextdoor Kettle Point)

• Snipes posted a job opening for Stock Personnel in Providence. Apply here.
• Acosta posted a job opening for Retail Client Merchandising Representative in Providence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Providence here.

🗞 Nearby News

Providence

• NEW: Award-Winning Providence Bakery to Close After 24 Years (golocalprov.com)
• Why Norman Bird Sanctuary belongs on every RI bucket list (providencejournal.com)

Pawtucket

• Sitting down with Adam Greenman, the next Mayor of Pawtucket (rinewstoday.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: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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