🌱 Patch AM: How a new EMT class could launch North Smithfield students into local jobs

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In today's newsletter:

• How a new EMT class could launch North Smithfield students into local jobs

Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
• Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• North Smithfield High Adds EMT Class Under Federal Grant (upriseri.com) — North Smithfield High School is launching a new EMT certification class for 21 students this school year, fully funded by a three-year federal rural health grant. The School Committee approved more than $70,000 for an ambulance simulator and classroom upgrades, with plans to expand enrollment and possibly add a nursing assistant pathway that could feed local emergency and healthcare jobs.
   

📸 Around North Smithfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Smithfield

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• RWU Law Providence Law School Fair →
  Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St, Providence
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 27
• North Smithfield Planning Board Meeting →
  North Smithfield, RI Calendar, 83 Greene Street, North Smithfield
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Service Stories in Slatersville →
  Heritage Hall, 101 Greene St, North Smithfield
  10:00 am
Friday September 18
• Hope Varsity Football @ North Smithfield →
  North Smithfield High School, 412 Greenville Rd, North Smithfield
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 27
• All Students Report to School
  Glocester Chepachet, RI 02814
  7:30 am
• ESOL Class (BVCAP) →
  Cumberland, RI Calendar, The Amaral Building 16 Mill Street, Cumberland
  6:00 pm
• Lincoln Housing Authority →
  Lincoln, RI Calendar Lincoln, RI 02865
  6:30 pm
• Comedy Night →
  Napolitano's Lounge & Brooklyn Pizzeria, 375 Putnam Pike, Smithfield
  8:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• NorthStar Special Olympics Team (SHS Track)
  Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
  7:30 am
Sunday August 30
• Assembly of Food Trucks 2026 →
  The Assembly Theatre, East Ave, Harrisville
  4:30 pm
Monday August 31
• HMIS/CES Office Hours
  Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81075354141?pwd=nkJ0zFv7mN6iiTVAbWt2tfya
  1:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Zoning Board of Review →
  Lincoln, RI Calendar, 100 Old River Road, Lincoln
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Conservation Commission →
  Lincoln, RI Calendar, 100 Old River Road, Lincoln
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CROSSMARK posted a job opening for retail data inventory specialist in North Smithfield. Apply here.
• Kohl's posted a job opening for Part-Time Beauty Advisor - Sephora in North Smithfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Smithfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woonsocket

• Thousands of students head back to classroom for first day of school (wpri.com)
• Beyond the Podium: (turnto10.com)
• Newport projects among 10 statewide Rhody Award winners for historic preservation (whatsupnewp.com)

Smithfield

• MORTGAGEE'S SALE 42 MacArthur Drive, Smithfield, RI 02917 (AP 19 (woonsocketcall.com)

Lincoln

• Pawtucket Man Charged With Reckless Driving: Cops (patch.com)

Ok North Smithfield! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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