🌱 Patch AM: Body recovered near East Providence dock after kayaker reported missing

Morning East Providence! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Body recovered near East Providence dock after kayaker reported missing
• Why a Senate candidate is blaming rhetoric for an East Providence vandalism

Also on today's calendar: New England's Biggest Free Admission 2 Day Card Show and 9 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 37 degrees.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 51.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police identify Providence man whose body was recovered from water (coastalabc.com) — Authorities have identified a 54-year-old Providence man whose body was recovered Sunday after he went missing while kayaking from the Gano Street boat ramp, with a barge captain bringing him to a dock on the East Providence side. Police say there are no signs of foul play so far, and the state medical examiner and detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances.
   

• Deaton says Markey's rhetoric led someone to smash his law office window (boston.com) — A Republican U.S. Senate candidate says his East Providence law office window was smashed last week, though local police currently do not believe the vandalism was targeted and are still investigating. He blames his opponent's rhetoric for creating a hostile climate, while both he and the Markey campaign publicly thank East Providence police and condemn any political violence.
   

📸 Around East Providence

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Providence

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• New England's Biggest Free Admission 2 Day Card Show →
  Emerald Square Mall, 999 S Washington St, North Attleborough
  10:00 am
Friday October 23
• Halloween Costume Contest and Party to Benefit Kyle's Legacy Star Light Program →
  The Guild, 461 Main St, Pawtucket
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Wednesday Trivia @ Skeff's →
  Skeff's East Providence, 507 North Broadway, East Providence
  6:30 pm
• Wednesday Trivia at Skeff's →
  Skeff's East Providence, 507 North Broadway, East Providence
  6:30 pm
• Tuesday Nights w/ Matt Martin & The Day Drinkers @ The 133 Club →
  The 133 Club, 29 Warren Avenue, East Providence
  7:00 pm
• Tuesday Nights w/ Matt Martin & The Day Drinkers at The 133 Club →
  The 133 Club, 29 Warren Avenue, East Providence
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Bach & Boogie at Tockwotton on the Waterfront →
  Tockwotton on the Waterfront, 500 Waterfront Dr, East Providence
  10:00 am
Monday October 12
• Halloween Costume Craft Event →
  Smiling Angel's Society, 475 Sandy Ln, Warwick
  11:00 am
Saturday October 17
• The Third Great Marian Procession →
  538 Broadway, Providence
  9:00 am
• 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival is Back in Newport! →
  5 Touro Park St W, Newport
  10:00 am
• Qigong Workshop →
  Light of Hope, 245 Phenix Ave, Cranston
  10:00 am
Sunday October 18
• 2026 Oktoberfest →
  Newman Congregational Church, 100 Newman Ave, East Providence
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The excitement when you realize you didn't finish the snacks.
  Not sure what the Ring-Billed Gull found. Snail? (Nextdoor Kettle Point)

• KFC posted a job opening for Team Member in East Providence. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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Pawtucket

• Ask Chef Walter: The Secret Orchard of Pawtucket (rinewstoday.com)
• HopeHealth establishes community engagement program, names inaugural director (pbn.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: "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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