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Hi there, Johnston! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

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.
   

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  • 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

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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