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🌱 Patch AM: Can Cumberland’s distance runners power a state indoor track championship run?
Coming up: Alex Cohen Acoustic: Angelo's Palace Pizza on the Cumberland Patch calendar

Good day Cumberland! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Can Cumberland’s distance runners power a state indoor track championship run?
Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Cumberlandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; much colder, with a high of 38 and low of 30 degrees.
- Sunday: Windy; cooler in the p.m., temps: high: 48, low: 21.
- Monday: Sunny, breezy and colder, with a high of 35 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Who's next in RI high school girls track? Keep an eye out for these 10 (providencejournal.com) — Cumberland High’s distance runners are spotlighted as potential leaders in the chase for this winter’s Rhode Island girls indoor track state title, even with cross country standout Cece Ludwig playing basketball instead. The piece previews ten standout athletes from across the state and sets up key races, including the 3,000 meters, that Cumberland fans will be watching closely.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Hope International Market
Hope Artiste Village , 1005 Main St #1201 , Pawtucket
10:00 am - Cookie Decorating with Santa
Phantom Farms , 2920 Diamond Hill Rd , Cumberland
10:00 am - RHR Pet Photos with Santa - PSP North Providence
Pet Supplies Plus North Providence , 1663 Mineral Spring Ave , Providence
10:00 am - Jordan's Jungle Holiday Market
Jordan's Jungle , 545 Pawtucket Ave , Pawtucket
10:00 am - Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Providence Performing Arts Center , 220 Weybosset St , Providence
11:00 am - Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Woonsocket Historical , 42 S Main St , Woonsocket
12:00 pm - Candle-Making with Santa’s Helpers at QUERÍDA
QUERÍDA® Healing Sanctuary Candle-Making & Self-Care Studio , 1375 Mineral Spring Ave , North Providence
12:00 pm - Tree Of Life- Charcuterie Resin Tray!
Paint and Vino , 150 Main St , Pawtucket
1:00 pm - Grinchy Gnome
Paint and Vino , 150 Main St , Pawtucket
2:00 pm - Middletown at Central Falls
24 Summer St , Central Falls
5:00 pm - Ugly Sweater Party — Pub On One
The Pub on 1 , 1 Overlook Cir , North Providence
6:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I just wanna let everyone know that Keem did some work for me, and I was very pleased with his performance, pricing and attitude
He, in turn, was very pleased with my Mexican hot chocolate lol I highly recommend him! (Nextdoor Branch Ave)
- Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier-Food Service Worker in Cumberland. Apply here.
- Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Cook in Cumberland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cumberland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lincoln
- 45th White House Christmas ornament recalls Reagan state dinners (washingtontimes.com)
Woonsocket
- Family-friendly New Year's Eve at Ryan's bowling and airpark centers (wickedlocal.com)
- Solar Program Designed to Help Low-Income and Environmental Justice Zone Residents Instead Leaves them Stranded (ecori.org)
Pawtucket
Ok Cumberland! 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
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