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In today's newsletter:
How a fugitive's case still impacts a Westerly survivor today
Also on today's calendar: Tricycle and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 82, low: 64.
Thursday: Humid; a p.m. shower possible, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'Question of access': RI fugitive struggles to secure an attorney (wpri.com) — A Rhode Island man convicted of assaulting a Westerly woman on his yacht remains jailed without bail while he scrambles to secure legal representation in Newport Superior Court. The long-time fugitive, recently captured after two decades on the run, now faces potential life in prison as he navigates frozen assets, a civil lawsuit, and new flight-related charges.
STEAM Summer Classes for Kids → Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Chelsea Groton Bank's Norwich Westside Branch 444 West Main Street, Norwich, CT 9:00 am
K9 Comfort Dogs visit Mystic Aquarium Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Mystic Aquarium 11:00 am
Burger Night at Milestone Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce 12 Water St, Mystic, CT, 06355 5:00 pm
A Centennial Kickoff Business After Hours - Garde Arts Center Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Garde Arts Center 325 State Street New London, CT 06320 5:00 pm
NESS Mission in Motion → Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Dog Watch Mystic 20 Old Stonington Rd Stonington, CT 06378 12:15 pm
Taco Tuesday at Milestone Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce 12 Water St, Mystic, CT, 06355 5:00 pm
Planning Board → Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Second Floor, Westerly 6:00 pm
Trivia & Taco Tuesday with DJ Trivia RI at Surf Cantina Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce 15 Canal St Westerly RI 02891 7:00 pm
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hey, Can We Talk? In a world that often asks us to move quickly, Can We Talk… offers something different: a chance to slow down, share a meal, and connect with others… (Nextdoor )
It's been two weeks and I still miss you every day... Remember those little wins and to be good to each other and yourself (Nextdoor Wilcox East Westerly)
Ocean House Management Collection posted a job opening for Banquet Captain in Westerly. Apply here.
McDonald's posted a job opening for NOW HIRING: 14 & 15 YR OLDS: STARTING at $16.00: Crew Member Positions: Local Family-owned business that cares about OUR people; Come join OUR family! in Westerly. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westerly here.
2026 Best of Rhode Island Readers' Poll Results - Page 4 of 8 (rimonthly.com)
South Kingstown
South County Hospital lockdown reveals a troubling trend (rollingout.com)
Flock Cameras in RI: 295 Readers, Three Towns Cancel (upriseri.com)
Kingston
Customer hits rare signed Cooper Flagg card in break at Rhode Island card shop (turnto10.com)
Inside the Position Room: Buchanan Leads Deep Receivers Group (gorhody.com)
Ok Westerly! 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 could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!