🌱 Patch AM: Why North Providence police just canceled a high-profile Silver Alert

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In today's newsletter:

• Why North Providence police just canceled a high-profile Silver Alert
• How North Providence plans to bounce back after Cranston East loss

Also on today's calendar: New England's Biggest Free Admission 2 Day Card Show and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 71, low: 42.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• North Providence Police Cancel Silver Alert for 84-Year-Old Sandra Laurie After Missing Woman Was Reported Last Seen Thursday in Providence (centralrecorder.com) — North Providence residents are being told that police have canceled the Silver Alert for 84-year-old Sandra Laurie, who was previously reported missing and considered endangered due to health issues. Officers had focused attention on areas of Providence she frequents and shared her description widely, but now say the public alert is no longer active, without releasing further details about how she was found.
   

• Cranston East moves to 4-0 with 26-13 win over North Providence (wpri.com) — North Providence football fans saw the Cougars fall 26–13 at home to previously unbeaten Cranston East, which moved to 4–0 behind three touchdown passes from Gavin Boylan. North Providence still found the end zone twice and will try to rebound next Friday on the road at Chariho, giving local supporters another chance to follow the team's season.
   

📸 Around North Providence

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Providence

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• New England's Biggest Free Admission 2 Day Card Show →
  Emerald Square Mall, 999 S Washington St, North Attleborough
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Snail Mail & Soccer Mommy →
  The Strand Ballroom, 79 Washington St, Providence
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Regular Rehearsal →
  Knights of Columbus, 15 Bassett Street, North Providence
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• The Third Great Marian Procession →
  538 Broadway, Providence
  9:00 am
Friday October 23
• N. Providence VISION Group (Topic: Disclosure and Self Advocacy) →
  North Providence Mancini Center, 2 Atlantic Blvd, North Providence
  10:00 am
• Jim Jefferies →
  Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St, Providence
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• The Story So Far →
  The Strand Ballroom, 79 Washington St, Providence
  8:00 pm
Wednesday October 28
• North Providence Prevention Coalition Meeting →
  North Providence RI
  2:15 pm
Thursday October 29
• Regular Rehearsal →
  Knights of Columbus, 15 Bassett Street, North Providence
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday October 4
• La Course 5K Run/Walk →
  Providence RI
  8:00 am
• BVP Community Health & Wellness 5K/Kids Fun Run →
  Pawtucket RI
  8:00 am
• La Course 5K →
  Providence RI
  9:00 am
• Roger Williams Park Urban Naturalist Hikes
  Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Nonunion Closer - Store Admin - 0724 in North Providence. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Providence

• Funeral services announced for football player killed in Providence stabbing (wpri.com)
• Locals Keep Choosing This Family-Owned Rhode Island Italian Restaurant Over Big Chains (takingthekids.com)
• Man arrested on federal fraud charges in Providence (newsbreak.com)

Pawtucket

• Final Thanksgiving Turkey Basket Drive for Pawtucket's First Lady – Hoping for the Biggest Ever (rinewstoday.com)

Ok North Providence! 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 was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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