Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: How did Pawtucket’s polling places perform under federal language scrutiny?

And on the Pawtucket Patch calendar - Powerfully Birthing With Love: Birth Center Week

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Sunday September 13th Patch AM
Sunday September 13th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Pawtucket! 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 did Pawtucket's polling places perform under federal language scrutiny?
  • URI debuts Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket with a dominant win
  • How many lanternflies can Pawtucket rack up on the leaderboard?

Also on today's calendar: Powerfully Birthing With Love: Birth Center Week and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid with rain, some heavy, with a high of 71 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunshine; warmer, less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 46.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Volunteers monitoring Pawtucket polls found no language issues (providencejournal.com) — Election monitors say Pawtucket's Sept. 9 primary went smoothly for language access, with no reported problems at any city polling place after a prior federal consent decree. Volunteers and the DOJ observed sites, found no ICE presence, and fixed only minor accessibility issues, while statewide advocates continue watching legal fights over mail-in ballots.
   

• No. 8 URI forces five turnovers in 31-10 win over Elon (wpri.com) — Rhode Island football fans in Pawtucket just watched No. 8 URI extend its home unbeaten streak to 16 games, beating Elon 31-10 in the debut of Centreville Bank Stadium. A ball-hawking defense forced five turnovers and blocked a field goal, giving locals an early taste of what this new Pawtucket home field could mean for future Rams games.
   

• Are you the best spotted lanternfly smasher in RI? See how you stack up. (providencejournal.com) — Spotted lanternflies are now established across Rhode Island, with especially heavy concentrations around Providence, Pawtucket, and Cranston, and officials want residents to kill as many as possible. A new website turns lanternfly smashing into a friendly competition, letting you log kills for your hometown while helping protect local trees, grapevines, and other vulnerable plants.
   

📸 Around Pawtucket

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Pawtucket

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Pawtucket Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Pet Food Experts, Inc. posted a job opening for Fleet Asset & Fuel Manager in Pawtucket. Apply here.
  • Zoll Data Systems posted a job opening for Machine Operator, 2nd shift in Pawtucket. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pawtucket here.

🗞 Nearby News

Central Falls

  • Not just a football Friday. Here's the rest of the scores from across RI (providencejournal.com)
  • Man arrested on child molestation charges in Cranston (newportdispatch.com)
  • Ceremonies for 25th anniversary of 9/11 held around RI, Mass. (wpri.com)

Providence

  • Get to know Colin Hogan, The Journal's Providence metro reporter (providencejournal.com)
  • Providence is poised to elect a democratic socialist for mayor. What does that mean? (wpri.com)
  • 'The Doug & Jenn Show' Takes Over '94.1 HJY' Providence Mornings. (insideradio.com)

Ok Pawtucket! 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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Pawtucket