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Speak with Confidence: Acting Techniques and Public Performance at Jamestown Philomenian Library 2026 Paddle for Progress RI at Gardner's Wharf 170 Main Street North Kingstown, RI 02852 Joe Rocco's Newport Comedy Series at Newport Elks Lodge, 141 Pelham St, Newport, RI, 02840 ... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Thursday: Mainly cloudy and humid, with a high of 75 and low of 67 degrees. Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 79, low: 52. Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 67 and low of 57 degrees. 📸 Around Portsmouth
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Thursday September 17 Portsmouth 250th Lecture Series: 1776 Engagement on Prudence Island → Portsmouth Historical Society, 870 E Main Rd, Portsmouth 6:30 pm Saturday September 19 Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll → Island Park, Portsmouth 9:00 am USA vs Switzerland → Newport Polo, Portsmouth 12:00 pm Back To School Bash! → Mathnasium Of Portsmouth, 14 Potomac Rd, Portsmouth 3:00 pm USA vs Switzerland at Newport Polo → Newport Polo, 250 Linden Ln, Portsmouth 4:00 pm Sunday September 20 Malassadas at St. Barnabas → 1697 E Main Rd, Portsmouth 8:00 am Monday September 21 MHHS Picture Day Bristol Warren Regional SD Bristol, RI 02809 Thursday September 24 HC - Fall Picture Day Bristol Warren Regional SD Bristol, RI 02809 HC - Open House Hugh Cole Elementary School 6:00 pm 📣 Portsmouth Shout Outs! Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
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