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Coming up on the Johnston Patch calendar: 40th ANNUAL "3-Day" CRANSTON GREEK FESTIVAL – SEPTEMBER 11th, 12th and 13th

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • 40th ANNUAL "3-Day" CRANSTON GREEK FESTIVAL – SEPTEMBER 11th, 12th and 13th
  • East Providence at Johnston at Johnston High School
  • Taco Barn – Johnston, RI at Taco Barn

... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clearing and not as warm, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 75, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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