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In today's newsletter:
- How a Cumberland resident ended up in a multi-town police case
Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Cumberlandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Periods of rain, with a high of 51 and low of 21 degrees.
- Tuesday: Windy and much colder, temps: high: 28, low: 22.
- Wednesday: Periods of sun, with a high of 33 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Trooper Warwick Arrests Dec. 24: DUI, Reckless Driving (warwickpost.com) — A recent Rhode Island State Police log notes that a 27-year-old Cumberland resident was arrested on a warrant for domestic assault charges originating in West Warwick after troopers responded to a crash in Pawtucket. The same report details several other DUI and reckless driving arrests on local highways between Dec. 13 and 24, offering a snapshot of recent enforcement activity in the area.
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Find out what's happening in Cumberlandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
📸 Around Cumberland
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cumberland
- Town Council Meeting
Cumberland, RI Calendar , 45 Broad Street Town Council Chambers, Second Floor , Cumberland
7:30 pm
Wednesday January 7
📣 Cumberland Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Boys Basketball @ Prout
Prout Harrisville, RI 02830
5:00 pm - HOOPS WINTER BASKETBALL LEAGUE
NSES- Gymnasium
5:30 pm - North Providence Boys Varsity Basketball @ Cumberland
Cumberland High School , 2600 Mendon Rd , Cumberland
6:30 pm - Indoor Track @ PCTA
PCTA Harrisville, RI 02830
5:30 am - Wrestling @ EPHS-Ramos
EPHS-Ramos Harrisville, RI 02830
7:00 am - Amy Del Santo Recording Session
Music Mansion , 88 Meeting St , Providence
12:00 pm - Girls basketball Tournament vs Conventry
Burrillville High School Harrisville, RI 02830
5:00 pm - Library Board of Trustees
Lincoln, RI Calendar , 145 Old River Road , Lincoln
5:30 pm - Portsmouth Patriots vs. Burrillville - Ponaganset Co-Op
June Rockwell Levy Rink , 425 East Ave , Burrillville
6:00 pm - Boys Hockey vs. Portsmouth
Burrillville High School Harrisville, RI 02830
6:00 pm - Zumba at The Gateway
Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park , 1197 Broad Street , Providence
6:30 pm
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for someone to plow my driveway .
It is 1 car wide and 2 cars long. Flares out at top so snow can be pushed off to the right and does have to be dragged back. North Cumberland (Nextdoor Arnold Mills) - Hi neighbors — quick question.
Does anyone need help with a cleanout, moving, or hauling before the new year? My brother and I run Empire Pro Service locally and have availability… (Nextdoor Millers Brook)
- Encore Fire Protection posted a job opening for Materials Coordinator in Pawtucket. Apply here.
- USA Jobs posted a job opening for Team Member in Pawtucket. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cumberland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lincoln
- Basketball Recap: Chariho's Undefeated Season over After Three Games (maxpreps.com)
Woonsocket
- Next storm brings mainly rain, could briefly begin as ice inland in Southern New England (turnto10.com)
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
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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