🌱 Patch AM: How new federal THC rules could hit a Hopkinton hemp farm

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In today's newsletter:

• How new federal THC rules could hit a Hopkinton hemp farm

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: A morning shower in spots, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
• Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 67, low: 59.
• Wednesday: Warmer with periods of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rhode Island Grapples With Hemp Policy As Federal Ban On THC Products Looms (marijuanamoment.net) — A Hopkinton hemp farm faces major uncertainty as new federal THC limits set for December could force changes or losses for its popular low-dose beverages sold across Rhode Island. State cannabis regulators say they must follow the stricter federal rules, while local businesses and lawmakers debate how to protect responsible operators. The evolving guidance could affect what products remain on shelves this winter.
   

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Tuesday October 13
• RES Picture Day
  Chariho Regional SD Wood River Junction, RI 02894
• RES Open House (Grades K-2)
  Richmond Elementary School
  5:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• RES Open House (Grades 3&4)
  Richmond Elementary School
  5:30 pm
Wednesday October 21
• RES Family Game Night
  Chariho Regional SD Wood River Junction, RI 02894
  5:30 pm
Friday October 23
• Ashaway PTO Trunk or Treat
  Chariho Regional SD Wood River Junction, RI 02894
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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday October 12
• Equestrian Center Tour →
  Preserve Equestrian Training Stables, 61 Pine Hill Road, Carolina
  2:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Board of Canvassers →
  Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad Street Board of Canvassers Conference Room - 1st Floor, Westerly
  10:00 am
• Board of Canvassers Meeting →
  Richmond, RI Calendar, 5 Richmond Townhouse Rd., Wyoming
  2:00 pm
• Padel Lessons
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce, 61 Main St, Westerly
  5:00 pm
• Preserve Hike →
  The Preserve Sporting Club & Residences, 1 Preserve Boulevard, Richmond
  5:00 pm
• RES Open House (Grades K-2)
  Richmond Elementary School
  5:30 pm
• EDC Meeting →
  Richmond, RI Calendar, 5 Richmond Townhouse Rd., Wyoming
  5:30 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Aerotek posted a job opening for Clean Room Associate $20 - $21/hr in Ashaway. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Charlestown

• Washington County saw lowest price for midgrade gas at $4.69 in week ending Oct. 3 (southcotimes.com)

Westerly

• Weekly High School Schedule: Tuesday Oct. 13 to Saturday, Oct. 17 (thewesterlysun.com)
• Westerly man to serve more than 8 years in state prison for DUI crash that killed a 31-year-old pedestrian (einpresswire.com)
• Fall River Braga Bridge Incident: Speeding Biker Struck On Foot (wbsm.com)

Exeter

• Man arrested on weapons charge in Cranston (newportdispatch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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