š± How a pumpkin near Warren smashed the 3,000āpound world record
Warren, Rhode Island Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Warren? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a pumpkin near Warren smashed the 3,000āpound world record
- How Warren neighbors are rallying around Kristi Littleās health battle
Also on today's calendar: Storm Water Solutions: Free Make-and-Take Rain Barrel Workshop For Warren Homes and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has hands but isnāt able to clap? š¤ (Answer below!)
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š° News we're reading
ā¢ The World's Heaviest Pumpkin Record Fell Twice in One Week. The New Giant Weighs 3,156 Pounds (vocal.media) ā A world-record 3,156āpound pumpkin was weighed at Frerichs Farm near Warren, putting this corner of Rhode Island at the center of giantāpumpkin history. Local grower Ron Wallace credits a nearāperfect growing season, greenhouse conditions, and a generous grower community for helping him break the 3,000āpound barrier for the first time. 
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ā¢ Warren resident, small business owner faces severe health crisis (eastbayri.com) ā A Warren small business owner, Kristi Little of Kristiās Kraftails, is facing an urgent surgery and at least three months without income after doctors discovered a large invasive mass affecting multiple organs. Neighbors, local markets, and friends are rallying with fundraising and support, while the story also highlights how new federal health rules may leave gig workers like her even more vulnerable. Ā Ā Ā
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Storm Water Solutions: Free Make-and-Take Rain Barrel Workshop For Warren Homes ā
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Ink Fish Books, 488 Main Street, Warren
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FOOD POPUP WITH DOUGHPAMINE BAKEHOUSE ā
Ink Fish Books, 488 Main Street, Warren
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Warren Walkabout with local author Vanessa Lillie ā
Ink Fish Books, 488 Main Street, Warren
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Book signing with Vanessa Lillie ā
Ink Fish Books, 488 Main Street, Warren
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Warren Walkabout ā
134 Market St., Warren
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Neal Vitullo Band at Hometown Tavern ā
Hometown Tavern, 632 Metacom Ave, Warren
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Thursday October 22
Saturday October 24
Sunday October 25
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Fall Watercolor Series with Mary Ellen Dwyer ā
Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum, 101 Ferry Road, Bristol
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Blithewoldās Nature Discovery Backpacks ā
Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum, 101 Ferry Road, Bristol
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Housing Board of Trustees ā
Barrington Public Library, Barrington
6:30 pm
Wednesday October 21
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Great news, Bristol County!
Convenient flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held near you soon. These clinics are open to the entire community for adults and childrenā¦ (Nextdoor ) - Recall Alert!
Kayem Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products because they may have experienced temperatureā¦ (Nextdoor )
- Roger Williams University posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty, Sports Marketing, Gabelli School of Business - Roger Williams University in Bristol. Apply here.
- Rhode Island Medical Imaging posted a job opening for Medical Secretary in East Providence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Warren here.
š Nearby News
Barrington
- Barrington's expanded e-bike, scooter ban sparks debate over safety, transportation access (turnto10.com)
- Want to know how candidates are voting on ballot questions? (eastbayri.com)
- East Providence crushes Classical 42-6 (eastbayri.com)
Bristol
- Letter to the Editor: Seniors, look closely at your Medicare options before Dec. 7 (whatsupnewp.com)
Providence
- Providence Man Wanted On Possession Of Stolen Vehicle Charge Nabbed: Cops (patch.com)
- East Greenwich Woman Arrested on 7 Warrants Out Of 5 Towns: Cops (patch.com)
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