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🌱 Patch AM: Why one Jamestown Democrat missed out on a party endorsement.

Also, don't miss RWU Law Providence Law School Fair on the Jamestown Patch calendar

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Good morning Jamestown! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why one Jamestown Democrat missed out on a party endorsement.
  • See which beloved Jamestown views are captured at the library exhibit.
  • What would Angela Lima bring to the State Senate for Jamestown?

Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., temps: high: 76, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dems endorsed council picks prior to Insana declaring (jamestownpress.com) — Jamestown voters are hearing from council candidate Nick Insana, who explains why he is the only Democrat in the race not endorsed by the Jamestown Democratic Town Committee. He says the committee chose its slate before knowing he planned to run, and both he and party leaders emphasize there's no rift as residents prepare to pick their town council nominees.
   

• Outdoor paintings on view indoors at library (jamestownpress.com) — An exhibit of plein air paintings by nine Rhode Island artists is now on display at the Jamestown Philomenian Library through Sept. 12, featuring many familiar island scenes like Conanicus Avenue, Windmist Farm, and Dutch Harbor. Local painter and Jamestown resident Mary Lou Walter joins others who regularly paint at Fort Wetherill, Beavertail, and The Dumplings, inviting you to see the beauty of Jamestown through their eyes.
   

• LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Endorses Angela Lima for Rhode Island State Senate (newportthisweek.com) — Residents of Jamestown and Newport could see local representation in the Rhode Island Senate if Angela Lima wins, as she would be the first out LGBTQ person from the two communities to serve there. Backed by the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, she's campaigning on housing, healthcare, education, environmental protections, and civil rights, arguing that lived experience matters in shaping statewide policy.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Newport

  • Newport String Project opens its 14th season with 15-minute concerts for an audience of one (whatsupnewp.com)
  • 'The Emissary' Takes Flight At Newport (doorcountypulse.com)
  • NPEF awards, Pell volunteers needed, Wine & Food tickets and more news (newportri.com)

Middletown

  • Middletown CDBG Hearing Set for Sept. 16 at Town Hall (upriseri.com)

Warwick

  • East Greenwich Woman Charged With Driving On Suspended License: Cops (patch.com)
  • 2 Raccoons Found In Warwick Test Positive For Rabies: State (patch.com)

Ok Jamestown! 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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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