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🌱 Patch AM: How a fugitive’s case still impacts a Westerly survivor today
Also check out Tricycle on the Westerly Patch calendar
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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. 
📸 Around Westerly
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westerly
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★ Featured events ★
- Tricycle →
Deans Mill Farm, 1189 Pequot Trail, Stonington
3:00 pm
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- Trivia at C.C. O'Brien's
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce C.C. O'Brien's 8 Mechanic Street, Pawcautck, CT
7:00 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 - Ocean House Author Series
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Ocean House, Seaside Ballroom - Mystic Museum of Art Presents: LUXE, CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways →
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Mystic Museum of Art 9 Water Street, Mystic, CT 06355 - 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
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
📣 Westerly Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
Tuesday August 18
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.
🗞 Nearby News
Charlestown
- Charlestown Bans Data Centers, Battery Storage Facilities (progressive-charlestown.com)
- 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!)
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