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Greetings East Providence! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will East Providence schools close a looming $3.7M budget gap?
  • State Police detail DUI arrests, including one involving East Providence resident.
  • Meet the East Providence neighbor harvesting thousands of pounds of rare fruit

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

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A brief morning shower or two, with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. East Providence schools project $3.7M deficit for upcoming fiscal year (eastbayri.com) — East Providence school leaders are warning of a projected $3.7 million deficit for the 2026–27 fiscal year, driven by rising costs that outpace city and state funding. Officials say under-budgeting in past years and steep special education expenses have worsened the problem, meaning a corrective action plan with the state Auditor General is likely unless new revenue or savings are found.
   

2. RISP Warwick Arrests Sept. 1-9: DUIs, Conspiracy (warwickpost.com) — Recent Rhode Island State Police activity includes a DUI arrest of an East Providence resident following a Labor Day weekend traffic stop on I-95 in Warwick. The broader enforcement push led to 15 DUI arrests statewide, underscoring heightened patrols on major routes many East Providence drivers use and the continued focus on keeping impaired motorists off local roads.
   

3. Rhode Island man grows rare native fruit in his backyard (boston25news.com) — In East Providence, resident Joe Barros has transformed his backyard into a thriving pawpaw orchard, growing hundreds of trees bearing this rare native North American fruit. After 15 years of tending them, he now harvests thousands of pounds each season, reconnecting with flavors that remind him of his childhood in Brazil and showcasing an unusual crop right in the neighborhood.
   

4. The results are in! Here's who won Wednesday's high school games in RI (newportri.com) — East Providence athletes were busy Wednesday, with the girls' soccer team earning a 1–1 draw against South Kingstown and the girls' tennis team sweeping Cumberland 7–0. Local fans can catch more action soon, as Westerly is set to visit East Providence for girls' volleyball, alongside a full slate of other Rhode Island high school matchups.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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