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

In today's newsletter:

  • Can East Providence rally to keep its iconic Crescent Park Carousel?
  • What this governor's race means for Washington Bridge commuters.
  • Why Washington Bridge woes loom over Rhode Island's governor's race.

Also on today's calendar: Family Bingo Night and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 78 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Classic carousels still operate in R.I., but high costs and climate change may mean end of an era (bostonglobe.com) — East Providence's own Crescent Park Carousel, a National Historic Landmark dubbed Rhode Island's "State Jewel of American Folk Art," remains one of the last classic rides still operating in the state. The story explores how rising costs, storm damage, and climate change have shuttered other beloved carousels, and why community support is crucial to keeping this East Providence treasure spinning.
   

2. Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces rematch with Helena Foulkes amid turmoil over Washington Bridge (newser.com) — For East Providence commuters still squeezed by the Washington Bridge closure, the upcoming Sept. 9 Democratic primary could determine how quickly relief comes. Gov. Dan McKee and challenger Helena Foulkes are battling over delays, rising repair costs, and broader questions about whether state government is working for everyday Rhode Islanders.
   

3. RI Gov. Dan McKee faces rematch with Helena Foulkes amid turmoil over Washington Bridge (nbcboston.com) — With Washington Bridge traffic still funneling all vehicles onto one side, East Providence residents are watching the Sept. 9 Democratic primary closely. Gov. Dan McKee and challenger Helena Foulkes are trading attacks over the prolonged repair timeline, rising costs, and whether state leadership has put commuters' safety and time first.
   

4. RI governor faces rematch amid turmoil over Washington Bridge (wcvb.com) — Drivers in East Providence still face long-term disruption from the partially closed Washington Bridge, and that frustration is now central to the governor's primary rematch with Helena Foulkes. The Democratic primary on Sept. 9 will effectively decide Rhode Island's next governor, with both candidates clashing over delays, costs, and leadership surrounding this critical I-195 link.
   

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