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Good day Johnston! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Johnston rallied around a teen after a devastating accident

Also on today's calendar: The Third Great Marian Procession and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 72 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 63, low: 39.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fundraisers held for teen recovering from electrical burns sustained along train tracks (turnto10.com) — A Johnston teenager badly burned in an electrical accident along Amtrak tracks in Providence is getting strong community support through two packed fundraisers at Bar 101. Family and friends say donations will help with his long recovery, including more surgeries and months in Rhode Island Hospital's burn unit, and they're deeply moved by how many Johnston-area residents showed up.
   

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  • North Providence Pumpkins in the Park Set for Oct. 23 (upriseri.com)
  • North Providence Police Cancel Silver Alert for 84-Year-Old Sandra Laurie After Missing Woman Was Reported Last Seen Thursday in Providence (centralrecorder.com)
  • The Giant Meatballs At This Rhode Island Italian Restaurant Have Become A Local Favorite (newsbreak.com)

Cranston

  • Ask Chef Walter: The Secret Orchard of Pawtucket (rinewstoday.com)
  • Friday Night Rivals: High school football action and highlights on Oct. 2 (turnto10.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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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