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In today's newsletter:
- How did a former Cumberland mayor become Rhode Island’s governor?
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- Tuesday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, with a high of 34 and low of 24 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 45, low: 25.
- Thursday: A blend of sun and clouds, with a high of 46 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Who is Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee? 5 things to know (bostonglobe.com) — Cumberland residents may be interested to know that Gov. Dan McKee grew up in town, served on the Town Council, and later became mayor before moving into statewide office. The profile highlights his education-focused record, his push for an assault weapons ban, and his background running a Woonsocket fitness center, framing him as a pro-business moderate facing a challenging reelection. 
📸 Around Cumberland
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cumberland
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★ Featured events ★
- Alex Cohen Acoustic: Angelo's Palace Pizza
Angelo's Palace Pizza, 133 Mendon Rd, Cumberland
7:30 pm
Saturday December 27
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Other local events
- Town Council Meeting
Cumberland, RI Calendar , 45 Broad Street Town Council Chambers, Second Floor , Cumberland
7:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Growing a Reader Storytime
North Smithfield Public Library , 20 Main St , Slatersville
10:30 am - Central at Smithfield
Smithfield High School , 90 Pleasant View Ave , Smithfield
7:00 pm - Town Council
Lincoln, RI Calendar , 100 Old River Road , Lincoln
7:00 pm - The Nutcracker - Ballet Rhode Island
Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS) , 1 Ave of the Arts , Providence
10:30 am - Municipal Court
Lincoln, RI Calendar Lincoln, RI 02865
6:00 pm - THURSDAY NIGHT VIBES
Kismet Improv , 1005 Main St Suite 2205 , Pawtucket
8:00 pm - East Greenwich Girls Varsity Basketball @ Cumberland
Cumberland High School , 2600 Mendon Rd , Cumberland
7:00 pm - Friday Night House Party
Kismet Improv , 1005 Main St Suite 2205 , Pawtucket
8:00 pm - Cookie Decorating with Santa
Phantom Farms , 2920 Diamond Hill Rd , Cumberland
10:00 am - Middletown at Central Falls
24 Summer St , Central Falls
5:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ABM Industries posted a job opening for Part Time Cleaner in Cumberland. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Production Baker in Cumberland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cumberland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Woonsocket
- Rhode Island Blood Center reports record donations after Brown University shooting • Maine Morning Star (mainemorningstar.com)
- Mayor: 2 dead, 8 others wounded in shooting at Brown University (wcvb.com)
- Homeless in RI: Tonight's Resource List for Shelters, Warming Centers and Emergency Sites for Dec. 14, 2025 (rinewstoday.com)
Pawtucket
- WooSox to honor public art, traffic patterns, hot wieners with alternate identities (sportslogos.net)
- The Reindeer Rule: Christmas and the Constitution (patheos.com)
North Providence
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-- The Patch AM Team
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