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And on the Westerly Patch calendar - Luck Of The Draw Doubles Tennis Tournament For Charity

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Coffee in hand, Westerly? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Westerly teams kick off their fall sports week?
  • How are Westerly neighbors keeping 9/11 memories alive 25 years later?
  • What does today's flood watch really mean for Westerly streets?

Also on today's calendar: Luck Of The Draw Doubles Tennis Tournament For Charity and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Charlie G.!

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 47.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local Roundup: Schackner 4-goal explosion powers Westerly soccer (thewesterlysun.com) — Westerly sports fans have plenty to cheer about as the boys soccer team rolled to a 5-0 home win behind four goals from Judah Schackner, and the volleyball squad edged East Providence in a five-set thriller. The roundup also notes Westerly's upcoming Josh Piver Tournament match in nearby Stonington, plus results for several neighboring Connecticut and Rhode Island schools.
   

• 25 years later, community remembers 9/11's local impact (thewesterlysun.com) — Westerly residents are marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 through both remembrance and education, from annual talks at Westerly Middle School to reflections by local firefighters who deployed to Ground Zero. A ceremony in nearby Stonington honored victim Joshua Piver and highlighted scholarships and community support that have grown from tragedy, while local leaders urged sharing these stories with younger generations.
   

• NEW: Flood Watch Issued for Rhode Island By National Weather Service (golocalprov.com) — Westerly is under a National Weather Service flood watch from late tonight through Sunday afternoon, with forecasters warning of heavy showers and possible torrential downpours. Local rivers, streams, and low-lying areas could see flooding if narrow bands of 2 to 4 inches of rain develop, so residents should keep an eye on drainage areas and be prepared for quickly changing conditions.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • As Point Judith Yacht Club celebrates its 100th anniversary, it remains a place for camaraderie (independentri.com)
  • Still no definitive end to SK water ban (ricentral.com)
  • Theater Review: CTC's take on Oscar Wilde classic will have you roaring (independentri.com)

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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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