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Good day Pawtucket! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How long will Pawtucket's DHS office stay closed over bedbugs?
• How did Brown's Friday night showdown in Pawtucket slip away?

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Windy with rain, with a high of 61 and low of 55 degrees.
• Sunday: Very windy; rain, temps: high: 65, low: 56.
• Monday: Rain, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• R.I. officials are trying to get rid of bedbugs in state offices. Union workers say they're not doing enough. (bostonglobe.com) — State officials have shut Pawtucket's DHS office and kept staff remote after finding live bedbugs, while unions argue Rhode Island isn't moving fast or transparently enough to protect workers and clients. With other DHS locations in Providence and Woonsocket also affected or treated, the state is rolling out inspections and treatments across all offices, but employees fear bringing bedbugs home and want stronger action.
   

• No. 25/21 Football Bests Brown in Pawtucket, 14-10 (gocrimson.com) — A nationally ranked Harvard football team edged Brown 14–10 Friday night at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, giving local fans a close Ivy League showdown in their own backyard. Strong performances from Harvard's quarterback and a record-tying three-interception night on defense sealed the win, as Brown's late comeback fell just short in front of Pawtucket spectators.
   

📸 Around Pawtucket

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pawtucket

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 28
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  Second Congregational Church, 50 Park St, Attleboro
  7:00 pm
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  Community Church of Providence, 372 Wayland Ave, Providence
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• Ghostlander // Joy Boys // '92 Winona →
  News Cafe, 43 Broad St, Pawtucket
  7:00 pm
• Pawtucket Social Club Monthly: Foodies + New Friends →
  Restaurant of the Month, Pawtucket Avenue, Pawtucket
  7:00 pm
• LITURGY →
  The Venue at Machines with Magnets, 400 Main Street, Pawtucket
  8:00 pm
• LITURGY / House Red / Bicentennial Memorial Accordion Choir / Harry Gould Harvey IV →
  Machines With Magnets, 400 Main St, Pawtucket
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark →
  Pawtucket RI
  10:00 am
• Wellness Challenge Dance Social →
  Del Alma Dance Company, 999 Main Street, Pawtucket
  3:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Grief & Relief @ Machines with Magnets →
  The Venue at Machines with Magnets, 400 Main Street, Pawtucket
  7:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Networking Pop-Up at RIFC →
  Riverside Lounge, Centreville Bank Stadium, Pawtucket
  5:00 pm
• Quiet Club for Teens →
  Pawtucket Public Library, 13 Summer St, Pawtucket
  9:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Drop-In Spiderweb Craft for Teens →
  Pawtucket Public Library, 13 Summer St, Pawtucket
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anyone know a good cleaning person or crew- maybe 2 people- we need help every 3 weeks with basic upkeep....
  floors, vacuum, bathroom etc.. we live on a first floor. Occasionally some deeper cleaning and or organization help as well. Thank you. (Nextdoor Oak Hill)

• Addison Group posted a job opening for Payroll Administrative Assistant in Pawtucket. Apply here.
• Olive Garden posted a job opening for Prep Cook in Pawtucket. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pawtucket here.

🗞 Nearby News

Central Falls

• Central Falls CDBG Hearings Set for Oct. 1 on Grant Bids (upriseri.com)
• Central Falls Launches Age-Friendly Survey for Residents (upriseri.com)
• Man arrested on sexual assault charge in Central Falls (newportdispatch.com)

Providence

• Free dental clinic being held this weekend in Providence (wpri.com)

East Providence

• Rhode Island Foundation Invites East Bay Residents To Share Views At Free Dinner (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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