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π± Patch AM: How a Bald Hill Road traffic stop led to an arrest
Make time for Yard Sale on the Warwick Patch calendar

Hello again Warwick! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Bald Hill Road traffic stop led to an arrest
- How Warwick producers helped bring a killer-bee horror film to life
Also on today's calendar: Yard Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 64 degrees.
- Monday: A passing morning shower, temps: high: 76, low: 49.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• RISP Coventry Arrests Sept. 1 -9: DUIs (warwickpost.com) — A recent Rhode Island State Police log includes a Sept. 8 arrest that began with a traffic stop on Bald Hill Road in Warwick, highlighting local enforcement activity on a major city thoroughfare. Overall, troopers made numerous DUI and related arrests over the Labor Day period, underscoring stepped-up patrols aimed at keeping Kent County roads safer.
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• New horror movie filmed in RI has some great buzz. Here's the story (providencejournal.com) — Warwick residents are helping bring a new killer-bee horror movie, "Stung," to life, with several local producers and executive producers from the city on the team. Filmed in East Greenwich and North Kingstown this August, the film features a Hollywood cast and nearly 100 workers, showcasing Rhode Island's growing role in the movie industry.
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📸 Around Warwick
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Warwick
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★ Featured events ★
- Yard Sale →
Yard Sale at 3 Cloverfield Ave., 3 Cloverfield Ave, Warwick
8:00 am
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- My 30's in Warwick | Dinner with Strangers →
Restaurant of the Night, Warwick, Warwick - Understanding Vision Loss →
IN-SIGHT, 43 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick
10:00 am - Speed Dating (25- 45) Welcome to the Jungle →
3295 Post Road, Warwick - Newport Lighthouse Cruise →
IN-SIGHT, 43 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick
9:30 am - Rhode Island Santa Supper – Warwick, RI →
The Shannon View Inn, 1901 Post Road, Warwick
6:00 pm - Yoga Workshop →
IN-SIGHT, 43 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick
10:30 am - Citizens Community Block Party & Grand Opening →
989 Centerville Rd, Warwick
10:30 am - The Rhode Island Small Business Coalition Fall Job Fair →
Roger Williams Park Casino, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence
1:30 pm - The First Sunday Of Fall: An Early Halloween Celebration →
Knights of Columbus, 475 Sandy Ln, Warwick
11:00 am - 10th Annual Health + Hygiene Spectacular! →
Farm Fresh Rhode Island, 10 Sims Ave, Providence
5:30 pm - Steamboats to Ferries: The Story of the Block Island Boat →
2500 Post Rd, Warwick
10:00 am
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Friday September 18
Tuesday September 22
Sunday September 27
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I'm 41 with a toddler and looking for some mom friends.
Wanting some much needed adult conversations while navigating the toddler years. (Nextdoor Buttonwoods) - Has anyone else noticed the influx of those Spotted Lanterflies this year?
There isn't a day goes by that I see them anywhere I travel in Warwick. I know they haven't yet infested our property tree, because I had the… (Nextdoor Lakewood)
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Warwick, Rhode Island in Warwick. Apply here.
- American Logistics Authority posted a job opening for Earn $1,500$3,000+ Weekly | Now Hiring Freight Dispatchers (Experienced & Entry-Level) in Warwick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Warwick here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Warwick
- Tigers lineup: Eduardo Valencia starting at catcher on Saturday (mlive.com)
- Obituary: Michael Thomas Poore, 21 (eastgreenwichnews.com)
Cranston
- A FREE afternoon of history, music and community at Pawtuxet Park (wpri.com)
- Cranston Greek Festival: Come for the food, stay for the music and dancing (wpri.com)
- Man arrested on child molestation charges in Cranston (newportdispatch.com)
Ok Warwick! 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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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