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In today's newsletter:
- Scituate resident faces multiple financial crime charges after state police arrest
Today's riddle: Want to hear a joke about a broken pencil? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
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Thursday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 63 and low of 43 degrees.
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Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 68, low: 47.
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Saturday: Cloudy and cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Scituate Man Charged With Check Kiting: Cops (patch.com) — Residents in Scituate may notice increased attention on financial crimes after a 48-year-old local man was arrested on accusations of check kiting, money laundering, bank fraud, and conspiracy. State police say he was taken into custody by the financial crimes unit, processed at headquarters, arraigned, and released with a future court date.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday May 21
- Talent Show at SHS
Old County Road School Smithfield, RI 02917
5:30 pm Friday May 22
- NEVER IN VEGAS →
Chelo's Hometown Bar & Grille - Smithfield, 445 Putnam Pike, Greenville
6:00 pm - Junior Prom
Crystal Lake Golf Club, 100 Broncos Hwy, Mapleville
6:00 pm - Somatic Release Breathwork Ceremony (Open to All) →
Soul Sanctuary, 808 Tiogue Ave, Coventry
6:30 pm - Robin Norton →
Smithfield Elks Lodge #2359, 326 Farnum Pike, Smithfield
7:30 pm Saturday May 23
- Move With MADD Rhode Island →
Rice Memorial Field, 51 Knotty Oak Rd, Coventry
10:00 am - Orchard Care: Designing a Polyculture Understory →
Revive the Roots, 374 Farnum Pike, Smithfield
12:00 pm - Brooklyn FC at Rhode Island FC →
Beirne Stadium, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield
6:00 pm - AS220 Calendar — Charlie and Richard: Secret Project →
AS220's Empire Street Complex, 115 Empire St, Providence
7:00 pm - Skyler Wright →
Fete Music Hall, 103 Dike St, Providence
8:00 pm Sunday May 24
- The Lion King →
Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St, Providence
1:00 pm - Steve Smith and the Nakeds →
Hill's Tavern & Grill, 417 Putnam Pike, Chepachet
3:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Johnston. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Johnston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scituate here.
🗞 Nearby News
Johnston
- From Johnston To Stagecoach: How John Price X Dee Jay Silver Created One Of Stagecoach 2025's Breakout Country-EDM Moments (muziquemagazine.com)
- This cheeseless pizza snack is a staple in Rhode Island. Most folks in Mass. have never heard of it. (bostonglobe.com)
- Johnston house fire being investigated as ‘possible arson' (wpri.com)
Cranston
- West Warwick Man Killed In Cranston Motorcycle Crash: Cops (patch.com)
Coventry
- Coventry Man Charged With Check Kiting: Cops (patch.com)
Ok Scituate! 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: Nevermind, it has no point. (Thank you Kristi B. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
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