🌱 Patch AM: Cumberland Man Charged With Reckless Driving: Cops

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In today's newsletter:

• Reckless driving charge follows I-95 traffic stop in West Greenwich

Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 80, low: 68.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cumberland Man Charged With Reckless Driving: Cops (patch.com) — State police say a 22-year-old Cumberland man was stopped on Interstate 95 in West Greenwich Monday afternoon and charged with reckless driving. He was processed at the Hope Valley Barracks, arraigned by a justice of the peace, and released with a future court date, highlighting ongoing traffic enforcement on a major route through town.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Greenwich

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• RWU Law Providence Law School Fair →
  Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St, Providence
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 29
• Leyden Winery Seafood Event! — Leyden Farm Vineyard & Winery →
  Leyden Farm Vineyard & Winery, 160 Plain Meeting House Rd, West Greenwich
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Emerson, Lake & Palmer — The Greenwich Odeum Tickets →
  The Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St, East Greenwich
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 28
• Stimilon VET Ride Day In Richmond, RI →
  Buttonwoods MX, 29 Buttonwoods Rd, Richmond
  12:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• HOT PEAS 'N BUTTER →
  The Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St, East Greenwich
  1:00 pm
• Hot PeasNButter →
  The Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St, East Greenwich
  1:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Richmond 250th Commission - Cemetery Cleanup →
  Richmond, RI Calendar Wyoming, RI 02898
  1:00 pm
Monday August 31
• Building Committee Meeting
  Chariho Regional SD Administration Conference Room
  5:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Liberty Tree Planting: Town of Richmond →
  Richmond Town Hall, 5 Richmond Townhouse Rd, Richmond
  5:00 pm
• Richmond 250th Commission - Liberty Tree Planting →
  Richmond, RI Calendar, 5 Richmond Townhouse Rd., Wyoming
  5:00 pm
• Town Council Meeting →
  Richmond, RI Calendar, 5 Richmond Townhouse Rd., Wyoming
  6:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Rhythm and Roots 2026 →
  Ninigret Park, 5 Park Ln, Charlestown
  12:00 pm
• Coventry Boys Varsity Soccer @ Chariho →
  Chariho Regional High School, 453 Switch Rd, Wood River Junction
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A decades-old neighborhood sign has gone missing and I am asking the community for help.
  The "Country Meadows" sign which has resided on the intersection of Brown's Corner Road and Jonathan Road in West Greenwich went missing sometime… (Nextdoor West Greenwich)

• Travel America / Petro - TA Operating, LLC posted a job opening for Porter - PT in West Greenwich. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in North Kingstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Greenwich here.

🗞 Nearby News

Coventry

• RISP Kent County Arrests Aug. 24: Crack, No License (warwickpost.com)
• Coventry Panel Reviews Oversized Reservoir Road ADU Plan (upriseri.com)
• Coventry Panel Backs $500K Meeting Street Land Purchase (upriseri.com)

East Greenwich

• Travel Advisory: RIDOT Changing Traffic Pattern on South County Trail Bridge Over Route 4 in East Greenwich (einpresswire.com)

West Warwick

• North Kingstown Man Charged With Possessing Crack Cocaine: Cops (patch.com)

Ok West Greenwich! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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