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Greetings Lincoln! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Route 99 crash turned into a DUI court case
  • See what new lifesaving gear Lincoln's fire districts just secured
  • How Lincoln's CCRI campus fits into Rhode Island's Blue Economy plans

Also on today's calendar: Crosswind - The Chris Stapleton Experience at Bally's Casino and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 83 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
  • Sunday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woonsocket Man Charged With DUI After Route 99 Crash in Lincoln, Police Say, and Faces a Future Third Division District Court Date (centralrecorder.com) — A recent DUI-related crash on Route 99 in Lincoln led to the arrest of a 65-year-old Woonsocket man and a pending Third Division District Court date. State Police say he was treated for minor pain at Rhode Island Hospital and charged with both DUI and refusing a chemical test, underscoring ongoing impaired-driving enforcement on a major road Lincoln drivers use daily.
   

• RI Delegation Delivers Nearly $4.5 Million for Local Firefighters (senate.gov) — Lincoln's Lime Rock and Quinnville fire districts are set to receive more than $150,000 in federal grants for new cardiac monitors, radios, and a thermal imaging camera, boosting local emergency response. The funding is part of nearly $4.5 million awarded statewide to upgrade fire equipment, vehicles, and training, aiming to improve firefighter safety and service in communities like Lincoln.
   

• Congressman Amo Kicks Off Second Blue Economy Tour at REGENT Craft, Highlighting Rhode Island Jobs, Innovation, and the Future of the Ocean State (house.gov) — Lincoln figures into Congressman Gabe Amo's push to grow Rhode Island's "Blue Economy," with a past tour stop at CCRI's Lincoln campus highlighting workforce training for ocean-related industries. His new tour will again spotlight jobs, research, and advanced manufacturing tied to the ocean sector, aiming to support local workers, small businesses, and educators across the state.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Central Falls

  • Central Falls Man Pistol-Whipped Woman's Head, Fired Gun Over 'Parking Issue,' Cops say (patch.com)
  • Warren Police Log: Another busy week of arrests (eastbayri.com)

North Providence

  • Mt. Hope Sports Notes: Boys' soccer squad suffers first loss of 2026 season (eastbayri.com)
  • A CHRISTMAS CAROL Casts Mauro Hantman as Scrooge for Trinity Rep's 50th (broadwayworld.com)

North Smithfield

  • Woonsocket Man Wanted On Felony Assault Charge Nabbed: Cops (patch.com)

Ok Lincoln! 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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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