🌱 Patch AM: Have you noticed the historic graveyards hiding beside Johnston’s big-box stores?

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In today's newsletter:

• Have you noticed the historic graveyards hiding beside Johnston's big-box stores?

Also on today's calendar: Lifestyles...1776 ...And Beyond and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.
• Monday: Mainly cloudy, temps: high: 66, low: 50.
• Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 61 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The strangest places to find historic cemeteries in Rhode Island (providencejournal.com) — Several of Rhode Island's quirkiest historic cemeteries are tucked right into Johnston, including small family burial grounds beside Route 6 businesses, Home Depot's parking lot, and Citizens Bank's campus. This guide pinpoints exactly where to spot these hidden graveyards around town and across the state, highlighting how old family plots now sit beside dealerships, shopping centers, and even golf courses.
   

📸 Around Johnston

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 21
• Escada Restaurant & Bar – Johnston – RI →
  Escada Restaurant & Bar, 39 Putnam Pike, Johnston
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 21
• DAY CLASS Bartending & Mixology →
  Rhode Island School of Mixology, 1395 Atwood Ave. Ste. 208, Johnston
  9:30 am
• Johnston Republcan Town Committee Monthly Meeting →
  Bishop Hill Tavern, 2868 Hartford Avenue, Johnston
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Open Practice/Study session 9:30am-3pm →
  Rhode Island School of Mixology, 1395 Atwood Ave. Ste. 208, Johnston
  9:30 am
Thursday September 24
• Mixology Practical Exam Check in time is 12:00pm →
  Rhode Island School of Mixology, 1395 Atwood Ave. Ste. 208, Johnston
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Goldsmith Street Friends Group Volunteer Day on the Greenway →
  15 Goldsmith St., Johnston
  10:00 am
• Taco Barn – Johnston, RI →
  Escada Restaurant & Bar, 39 Putnam Pike, Johnston
  9:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Lifestyles...1776 ...And Beyond →
  Johnston Historical Society, 101 Putnam Pike, Johnston
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday September 20
• 9th Annual North Providence Fall Festival →
  North Providence Fall Fest, 1801 Douglas Ave, North Providence
  12:00 pm
• LIVE @ Pub on Park →
  Pub On Park, 655 Park Ave, Cranston
  7:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Boys Football JV Narragansett vs Smithfield at Narragansett HS
  Narragansett High School, 245 S Pier Rd, Narragansett
  4:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Cranston Substance Prevention Coalition Meeting →
  Cranston RI
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Member All Shifts! in Johnston. Apply here.
• Dan's Management Co. - D/B/A Dunkin' posted a job opening for Dunkin Evening Shift Supervisor in Johnston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Providence

• North Providence Man Guilty Of Attempting To Sex Traffic Child: Feds (patch.com)
• Friday Night Blitz: RI's high school football season heats up (wpri.com)
• FBI alleges two men ran crack cocaine distribution operation across Rhode Island (turnto10.com)

Cranston

• Why some of Cranston's toughest 911 calls end without an arrest (southcoasttoday.com)
• Wrestling Open RI Results (9/14/2026) (thechairshot.com)

Pawtucket

• 2 Charged In Connection With Pawtucket Drive-By Shooting: Cops (patch.com)

Ok Johnston! 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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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