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🌱 Patch AM: Why North Providence police just canceled a high-profile Silver Alert
Also check out New England's Biggest Free Admission 2 Day Card Show on the North Providence Patch calendar

Greetings North Providence! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
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!)
- 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attention on areas of Providence she frequents and shared her description widely, but now say the public alert is no longer active, without releasing further details about how she was found.
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• 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.
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📸 Around North Providence
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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Providence
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★ Featured events ★
- New England's Biggest Free Admission 2 Day Card Show →
Emerald Square Mall, 999 S Washington St, North Attleborough
10:00 am
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Snail Mail & Soccer Mommy →
The Strand Ballroom, 79 Washington St, Providence
7:00 pm - Regular Rehearsal →
Knights of Columbus, 15 Bassett Street, North Providence
7:00 pm - The Third Great Marian Procession →
538 Broadway, Providence
9:00 am - 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 - The Story So Far →
The Strand Ballroom, 79 Washington St, Providence
8:00 pm - North Providence Prevention Coalition Meeting →
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2:15 pm - Regular Rehearsal →
Knights of Columbus, 15 Bassett Street, North Providence
7:00 pm
Monday October 5
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 17
Friday October 23
Saturday October 24
Wednesday October 28
Thursday October 29
📣 North Providence Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- La Course 5K Run/Walk →
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8:00 am - BVP Community Health & Wellness 5K/Kids Fun Run →
Pawtucket RI
8:00 am - La Course 5K →
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9:00 am - Roger Williams Park Urban Naturalist Hikes
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence
10:00 am
Sunday October 4
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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.
- Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Providence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Providence here.
🗞 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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