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π± Patch AM: New Shoreham Man Charged With Felony Assault And/Or Battery: Cops
You won't want to miss RWU Law Providence Law School Fair on the New Shoreham Patch calendar

What's up New Shoreham! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Felony assault charge filed after disturbance on Weldon's Way
Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
- Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Shoreham Man Charged With Felony Assault And/Or Battery: Cops (patch.com) — Residents in New Shoreham may notice increased police activity after state troopers arrested 48-year-old local resident Kerron Evans on a felony assault and/or battery charge following a disturbance on Weldon's Way Saturday afternoon. Police say Evans was processed, arraigned, and released with a notice to appear in court, keeping the case active in the local justice system.
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📸 Around New Shoreham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Shoreham
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★ Featured events ★
- RWU Law Providence Law School Fair →
Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St, Providence
12:00 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Zoning Board of Review →
New Shoreham, RI Calendar
6:00 pm - Madhouse I Ballard's Beach Resort Block Island RI →
Ballard's Beach Resort, 42 Water St, New Shoreham
2:00 pm - Back in Black live at Ballard's →
Ballard's Beach Resort, 42 Water St, New Shoreham
2:00 pm - Back in Black live at Ballard's →
Ballard's Beach Resort, 42 Water St, New Shoreham
2:00 pm - Beach Clean-Up @ Ocean View Beach →
Ocean View Pavilion, 29 Water St, New Shoreham
11:00 am - Sea Level Rise Committee Meeting →
New Shoreham, RI Calendar
3:00 pm - New Shoreham Town Council Work Session →
New Shoreham, RI Calendar
4:00 pm - New Shoreham Town Council →
New Shoreham, RI Calendar
7:00 pm - Developing Your Inner Artist Homeschool Class (Interactive Online) →
Art Play Learn Online
12:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Monday September 7
Friday September 18
📣 New Shoreham Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Taco Tuesday at Milestone
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce 12 Water St, Mystic, CT, 06355
5:00 pm - Mystic KOA - Family Fun Networking Event
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Mystic KOA 118 Pendleton Hill Road North Stonington
5:00 pm - Trivia at C.C. O'Brien's
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce C.C. O'Brien's 8 Mechanic Street, Pawcautck, CT
7:00 pm - Trivia & Taco Tuesday with DJ Trivia RI at Surf Cantina
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce 15 Canal St Westerly RI 02891
7:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
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🗞 Nearby News
Charlestown
- Bodycam video shows aftermath of hectic Charlestown DUI arrest (wpri.com)
- Rhode Island school-zone speed cameras are turning back on: here's where they're located (wpri.com)
Westerly
- Who are the winners in this culture war? (progressive-charlestown.com)
Narragansett
- From pitchers to pitching: Local bartender turned MLB hurler's debut celebrated (turnto10.com)
- 2026 Best of Rhode Island Editor's Picks (rimonthly.com)
- Crowds sing along and celebrate as Maroon 5 plays free beach concert hosted by R.I. philanthropist (bostonglobe.com)
Ok New Shoreham! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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