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Also on today's calendar: Public Meeting - Naval Station Newport Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Man arrested after chase and fiery RI crash that killed young child (nbcboston.com) — Police say a high-speed chase that began in Portsmouth ended with a fiery crash on West Main Road in Middletown, killing a child under 3 and seriously injuring two others. A New York driver is charged with DUI and driving to endanger, with bail set at $500,000 as he's held at the state correctional facility.
• Newport Community School Trains Students for Health Care Future (newportthisweek.com) — A local student has been interning and doing CNA clinicals at John Clarke Senior Living Center in Middletown, gaining hands-on experience while still in high school. Newport Community School's CNA program offers affordable training, state exam prep, and strong job placement, with fall classes starting soon and financial aid options available for adults and teens across Aquidneck Island.
• Pick your own apples this fall at these 8 Rhode Island orchards (providencejournal.com) — Sweet Berry Farm in Middletown is highlighted as a pick-your-own spot for apples and pumpkins this fall, with a market and café open daily through mid-October. The guide also lists several other Rhode Island orchards, with hours, locations, and details on treats like cider donuts, wagon rides, and nature trails to help you plan autumn outings.
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