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Good morning North Smithfield! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How North Smithfield's biggest solar project stacks up to Maine's mega-wind farm

Also on today's calendar: Revolutionary War Veterans' Pension Transcription Program and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a morning shower, with a high of 86 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 48.
  • Saturday: Delightful with plenty of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• RI Energy buys stake in Maine onshore wind project (providencejournal.com) — Rhode Island Energy plans to buy 150 megawatts from a massive new wind farm in northern Maine, helping the state meet its climate and renewable energy goals. For North Smithfield residents, the story highlights how the town's 50‑megawatt solar project, currently Rhode Island's largest, compares to the much bigger regional projects now coming online.
   

📸 Around North Smithfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Smithfield

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★ Featured events ★

    Thursday September 10
  • Cookbook Club →
    North Smithfield Library, 20 Main St, Slatersville
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dan's Management Co. - D/B/A Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Barista SLAT in North Smithfield. Apply here.
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Cashier Associate - Part Time in Woonsocket. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Smithfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woonsocket

  • Early Access homes for Sale in Woonsocket, RI (redfin.com)
  • MORTGAGEE'S SALE Kenwood Street (Recorded Lot 44; Assessors Plat 49 (woonsocketcall.com)
  • Who's on the ballot in Rhode Island? (wpri.com)

Smithfield

  • Bristol Warren waits and sees as school busing contract negotiations 'labor' on (eastbayri.com)

Pawtucket

  • DOJ Monitoring Pawtucket Polling Places (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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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