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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. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Portsmouth Police have been dealing with on local roads and buses
  • Portsmouth community remembers the life and legacy of Richard E. Farmer

Also on today's calendar: Bristol County Chorus Preparing for Its Christmas Concert and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 76 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
  • Friday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police: DUIs, knitting needles, and an unruly bus passenger (eastbayri.com) — Recent Portsmouth police activity includes several DUI arrests on local roads, a domestic assault involving a knitting needle, and an unruly RIPTA bus passenger near the Mt. Hope Bridge. Officers also handled domestic vandalism, an incident on Prudence Island's Sandy Beach, and a case of providing alcohol to minors, giving residents a clear snapshot of current public safety issues.
   

• Obituary: Richard E. Farmer – What's Up Newp (newenglandnewspress.com) — Portsmouth residents are mourning Richard E. Farmer, a longtime educator and author who lived in town and passed away on September 3 at age 75. Remembered for his deep commitment to learning, faith, and helping others, he leaves family in Tiverton and Maine, with a celebration of his life planned in Portland, Maine on October 10.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Here are two small (6 x 6 in) watercolor paintings that I completed yesterday.
    They were inspired by beautiful photos taken by Susan Petit of the Portsmouth Garden Club and were taken at the Portsmouth Library. I'm naming them… (Nextdoor Heelhin)
  • Looking to get a sequined dress shortened and the shoulders brought up.
    Looking for a local tailor /seamstress who is reliable and reasonable. Thanks (Nextdoor Water St)
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in PORTSMOUTH, RI S15979 in Portsmouth. Apply here.
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Middletown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Portsmouth here.

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  • Real Estate in RI: $1.8+ Million Sale of Providence East Side Home with DeRentis, RPL for Sellers (rinewstoday.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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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