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Good morning Portsmouth! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • 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.

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🗞 Nearby News

Middletown

  • Restaurants in Providence and Middletown to close by end of September (newportri.com)
  • Dad identifies Middletown crash victim as 1-year-old daughter (wpri.com)
  • Middletown, RI Planning Board — October 22, 2026 (meetingwatch.org)

Tiverton

North Kingstown

  • Saunderstown Man Charged With DUI: Cops (patch.com)

Ok Portsmouth! 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!

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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!)
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