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In today's newsletter:
- What police bodycam shows from a late-night DUI stop in town.
- Why East Greenwich shops are scrambling for holiday help this year
- Which rock legend is closing his 2026 tour in East Greenwich?
Also on today's calendar: Blue Christmas Service.
Find out what's happening in East Greenwichfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in East Greenwichfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Colder; breezy this morning, with a high of 39 and low of 33 degrees.
- Sunday: Windy; cloudy, then some sun, temps: high: 46, low: 21.
- Monday: Sunny, breezy and colder, with a high of 34 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former Cranston mayoral candidate arrested on DUI charge (wpri.com) — A driver was recently arrested on suspicion of DUI after being stopped just after midnight on Division Road in East Greenwich, according to police. Body camera footage shows officers describing signs of impairment and documenting a tense roadside interaction before taking the driver into custody, with a court arraignment scheduled in early January. 
• Holiday hiring headache: 'Tis the season of uncertainty in search for labor (pbn.com subscription) — Retailers in and around East Greenwich are struggling to find the right seasonal staff, with Chamber of Commerce director Steven Lombardi noting more older, experienced applicants and big concerns about affordability and scheduling flexibility. The story tracks how local shops and chains statewide are adapting to fewer teen workers, rising wages, and workers’ growing demand for part-time, flexible hours during the crucial holiday rush.
• Peter Wolf Returns To Touring After Year-Long Break With Six 2026 Shows (vermilioncountyfirst.com) — Peter Wolf, former frontman of the J. Geils Band, is bringing his 2026 tour to East Greenwich on March 28, giving local fans a chance to see him live after a year-long break. The six-date run starts in Fall River in February, with most tickets on sale now and more shows promised. Wolf is touring while promoting a new memoir and nearly finished album.
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Willett Free Library , 45 Ferry Road , Saunderstown
9:00 am - Grown Up & Me with the Friendly Grinch
Judi T. Dance Studio / Party Line , 39 Sandy Bottom Rd , Coventry
9:15 am - Frank Sinatra Christmas with Rich DiMare & Ron Poster Trio 12/20/25 SAT 1PM
Courthouse Center for the Arts , 3481 Kingstown Rd , West Kingston
1:00 pm - Frank Sinatra – A Sinatra Christmas with Rich DiMare & Ron Poster Trio 12/20/25 SAT 1PM
Courthouse Center for the Arts , 3481 Kingstown Rd , West Kingston
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Filippou's Twisted Pizza , 915 Tiogue Ave , Coventry
5:30 pm - AS220 Calendar — Killing It Entertainment presents: B.A.F. Volume III
AS220's Empire Street Complex , 115 Empire St , Providence
6:00 pm - Black Oak - Coventry, RI — KEVIN HERCHEN
Black Oak Kitchen & Drinks , 760 Tiogue Ave , Coventry
7:00 pm - Treehouse Tavern
Tree House Tavern , 1094 Centerville Rd , Warwick
8:00 pm - Almost Queen
The Greenwich Odeum , 59 Main St , East Greenwich
8:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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- Just tried to call a run away medium sized black and white dog walking on train tracks north near Brentwood Nursing .
He ran back south on tracks. He has leash on. Hoping the dog ran back home and remains safe from trains. Reach out to me if you need exactly location. (Nextdoor Cindyann) - Took today’s client to khols ..
I could spend all day looking and touching things.. I’m even worse at hobby lobby OMG!! We enjoyed each others company. Just getting her out of the… (Nextdoor Charlotte Dr)
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Restaurant Manager in East Greenwich. Apply here.
- Panera Bread - Howley Bread Group, Ltd posted a job opening for Night Shift Retail Team Member in East Greenwich. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Greenwich here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Warwick
- West Warwick middle school student to face charge after bullet discovered in locker room (turnto10.com)
- Who's next in RI high school girls track? Keep an eye out for these 10 (providencejournal.com)
North Kingstown
- GriefSPEAK: La Vigilia, Anchored in Tradition (rinewstoday.com)
Warwick
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