🌱 Patch AM: How Chariho dominated Exeter-West Greenwich in Capone’s explosive coaching debut

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In today's newsletter:

• How Chariho dominated Exeter-West Greenwich in Capone's explosive coaching debut

Also on today's calendar: Open Mic: Wednesday Night Live at the Ganny and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
• Thursday: Mainly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chariho football rolls in Capone coaching debut, 48-6 (thewesterlysun.com) — A dominant Chariho High football performance in Exeter saw junior Aiden Etchells score four touchdowns and contribute on offense, defense, and special teams in a 48-6 win over Exeter-West Greenwich. The game marked a strong debut for new coach Kevin Capone's "Gun T" offense, with senior Sawyer Mason adding big-play scores through the air and on the ground.
   

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Wednesday September 16
• Open Mic: Wednesday Night Live at the Ganny →
  25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Cool Cars For Cats & Canines 15th Annual Car Show →
  Exeter Animal Shelter, 169 S. County Trail, Exeter
  10:00 am
Monday September 28
• Lunch & Learn with Kimonee M. Burke →
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Cranberry Thanksgiving →
  St James Chapel, 2079 Matunuck School House Rd, Charlestown
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 16
• Municipal Court →
  Richmond, RI Calendar, 5 Richmond Townhouse Rd., Wyoming
  10:00 am
• RICH Meeting →
  Richmond, RI Calendar, 5 Richmond Townhouse Rd., Wyoming
  4:00 pm
• Wind Down Wednesday →
  The Hilltop Spa at The Preserve, 2 Bumblebee Lane, Richmond
  4:30 pm
• RES Ice Cream Social
  Richmond Elementary School
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Charlestown Open House, K-4
  Chariho Regional SD Wood River Junction, RI 02894
  4:00 pm
• The Hilltop Spa Beauty & Bentley Experience →
  The Hilltop Spa at The Preserve, 2 Bumblebee Lane, Richmond
  5:00 pm
• Preserve Hike →
  The Preserve Sporting Club & Residences, 1 Preserve Boulevard, Richmond
  5:00 pm
• Wellness Committee Meeting →
  Richmond, RI Calendar, 5 Richmond Townhouse Rd., Wyoming
  6:00 pm
• Recreation Meeting →
  Richmond, RI Calendar, 5 Richmond Townhouse Rd., Wyoming
  6:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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Kingston

• Gillis Promoted to Associate Head Coach (gorhody.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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