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What's up Exeter! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Exeter man receives prison sentence in Washington County child-solicitation case
  • Thinking of tackling Exeter's biggest diner plates this weekend?
  • Community gathers to honor Kathryn Battey with services in Narragansett and Exeter.

Also on today's calendar: Giant Annual Yard Sale and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny, with a high of 74 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 39.
  • Saturday: Sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Exeter man sentenced to more than 4 years in prison for soliciting minor (coastalabc.com) — An Exeter resident has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison after a jury convicted him of indecently soliciting a minor outside a Wakefield business in 2022. The Washington County Superior Court sentence also includes probation, sex-offender registration, and strict no-contact and workplace restrictions, following an investigation led by South Kingstown police and state prosecutors.
   

• This Rhode Island Diner Serves Portions So Massive Guests Can Barely Finish Their Plates (takingthekids.com) — Hungry Exeter residents get a detailed look at the Middle of Nowhere Diner on Nooseneck Hill Road, known for its huge portions and all-day breakfast. The story walks you through what to expect, from crowded weekend mornings and generous seafood plates to convenient takeout and seasonal ice cream next door, making it easy to plan a hearty local meal or road-trip stop.
   

• Kathryn W. (Chapman) Battey (pvdeye.org) — Local residents are invited to honor the life of Kathryn W. Battey, a longtime CNA remembered for her kindness and devotion to family, with visiting hours in Narragansett on Friday, Oct. 9. A committal service will follow at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter, offering a nearby opportunity for final respects.
   

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  • Rhode Island has been experiencing a recent increase in mpox cases.
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  • Walmart posted a job opening for General Merchandise Team Associate in North Kingstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Exeter here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kingston

  • For the love of the game: URI students travel to Ireland to cover, experience international sporting community (uri.edu)
  • Cook (Full-Time, 40 hours, Academic Year) (uri.edu)
  • Connecticut colleges reported more than 100 rapes in 2025. Here's what the data shows (greenwichtime.com)

North Kingstown

  • 2-day Walk-in Hiring Event all Ocean State Job Lot stores starts TODAY. Full Time, Part Time, and Seasonal (rinewstoday.com)
  • North Kingstown Panel Backs Wickford Middle Fields in Bond (upriseri.com)

Ok Exeter! 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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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