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And on the Pawtucket Patch calendar - Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

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Good morning to you Pawtucket! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • When Pawtucket families can tour Saint Raphael Academy's campus this October.
  • How Burbage's intimate Pawtucket stage reimagines Shakespeare's sharpest romantic comedy.
  • Police cruiser wrecked near George Bennett Highway—what we know so far.

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

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Abigail V.!

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 65 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 64, low: 50.
  • Friday: Cloudy, rain possible; windy, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Open House at Saint Raphael Academy on October 4 (thericatholic.com) — Families in Pawtucket can explore Saint Raphael Academy at an open house on Sunday, October 4, from noon to 3 p.m. at its Walcott Street campus. Prospective students will tour with current "Saints," meet teachers and coaches, learn about STEAM programs and college-credit options, and can also register for upcoming shadow day visits.
   

2. Burbage's 'Much Ado About Nothing' Shines Bright as Season Opener (997wpro.com) — Pawtucket theatergoers can catch a lively, modern staging of Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" at Burbage Theatre's Wendy Overly Studio on Blackstone Avenue, running through October 11. The intimate 77-seat Pawtucket venue features a strong cast, updated design touches, and an accessible, humorous take on the classic comedy, with tickets available online in advance.
   

3. Pawtucket police cruiser damaged in apparent crash (wpri.com) — A Pawtucket police cruiser was heavily damaged Tuesday night in an apparent crash near George Bennett Highway and Division Street, with airbags deployed and downed utility wires reported at the scene. Authorities have not yet said how the crash happened or whether anyone was hurt, and Pawtucket police are expected to release more details as the investigation continues.
   

4. Rhode Island Storm Preparedness: 3-Part RINewsToday series. TODAY: Know Your Risk. Make Your Plan. (rinewstoday.com) — Rhode Island emergency officials urge residents in communities including Pawtucket to review hurricane evacuation maps now, before any coastal storm threatens. The guide walks you through checking your flood risk, choosing a safe destination, planning transportation for vulnerable relatives and pets, and making sure you can stay informed and connected if power goes out or roads flood.
   

5. Brown vs. Harvard game to be played in Pawtucket, student ticket prices soar (browndailyherald.com) — This year's Brown vs. Harvard football game, normally at Brown Stadium, will instead be played under the lights at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, with shuttles running from campus. Pawtucket residents can expect a nearly sold-out crowd, higher ticket prices, and an influx of students and visiting fans for the nationally televised matchup.
   

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📸 A view of the historic Wilkinson Mill tower and the art deco spire of Pawtucket City Hall in the background, taken from the scenic Blackstone River Bikeway path in downtown Pawtucket, Rhode Island. —Abigail V. Like

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Owner was found!
    Been seeing this cat in my yard.. no collar and very hungry. Looks to be full bred (Abyssinian?). In case anyone is looking I live on Sheffield Ave… (Nextdoor Oak Hill)
  • Red House Custom Building posted a job opening for Purchasing & Receiving Coordinator in Providence. Apply here.
  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Providence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pawtucket here.

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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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