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

In today's newsletter:

  • How East Providence's new school bus cameras could affect your family

Also on today's calendar: New England's Biggest Free Admission Card Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 84, low: 60.
  • Friday: Sunlit; pleasant, less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• RI School Bus Camera Law: 2027 Deadline, Vendor Fine Share (upriseri.com) — East Providence families should know the school district is pursuing a comprehensive, AI-enabled camera system for its 38 school buses as Rhode Island's 2027 statewide bus-camera mandate approaches. The article explains how fines will be split, what data vendors may access, and why local contracts and privacy safeguards will matter for students and drivers here.
   

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  • Greater Yellowlegs are back for the season!
    I don't usually see them hanging out together like this. (Nextdoor Kettle Point)
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for In-Store Shopper in East Providence. Apply here.
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  • BankNewport Charitable Foundation awards $26K to youth programs (pbn.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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