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Cheers East Greenwich! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which East Greenwich-shot thriller is already spooking movie fans?
  • Why East Greenwich just earned Hallmark-worthy Christmas town status
  • How did Chariho shut out East Greenwich on Thanksgiving?

Also on today's calendar: A Holiday Celebration at Horse Play and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 39 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cold with snow and flurries, temps: high: 29, low: 12. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Very cold; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 27 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Rhode Island's Chad Verdi Releases Eerie ‘Sleepwalker' Trailer (wbsm.com) — A new thriller starring Hayden Panettiere was filmed right in East Greenwich, putting the town’s streets and scenery on display for a national audience. Producer Chad Verdi’s Sleepwalker follows a grieving mother plagued by terrifying sleepwalking episodes, and its freshly released trailer hints at a dark, psychological ride ahead of its 2026 debut.
   

2. Rhode Islanders Name 3 Towns Worthy Of A Hallmark Christmas Movie: Survey (patch.com) — East Greenwich has been singled out as one of three Rhode Island towns most deserving of its own Hallmark-style Christmas movie, thanks to its twinkling historic waterfront and cozy holiday feel. A travel company’s survey of more than 3,000 people also honored Wickford and Bristol for their picture-perfect seasonal charm.
   

3. Football postseason: Chariho had nine players receive D-III honors following strong finish (thewesterlysun.com) — Chariho’s football team closed its season strong and had nine players earn Division III honors, including several underclassmen expected to return. One highlight for local readers: senior Cole Carson recorded a key sack for a safety in Chariho’s 15-0 Thanksgiving win over East Greenwich, a rivalry result that capped the Chargers’ late-season surge.
   

4. Obituary: Deborah A. Sherman, 66 (eastgreenwichnews.com) — East Greenwich readers are informed of the passing of Deborah A. Sherman, 66, whose arrangements were handled by Hill-Skeffington Funeral Home in town. A longtime toddler teacher at Sweet Peas Village, she is remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and educator whose creativity and warmth touched many families over more than two decades.
   

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  • East Greenwich Skater Will Perform at National Send-Off Showcase on December 18th —Courtney Megliola Read on Patch
  • Yesterday when walking in the parking lot going into Kent Hospital I found a wad of money laying on the ground.
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