🌱 Patch AM: How a new U.S. attorney pick ties back to East Providence

Hi East Providence! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a new U.S. attorney pick ties back to East Providence

Also on today's calendar: DarkStar Collectibles Show .

Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, with a high of 35 and low of 29 degrees.
• Monday: Breezy and warmer with rain, temps: high: 52, low: 24.
• Tuesday: Windy and much colder, with a high of 30 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chas Calenda tapped as interim US attorney of Rhode Island (wpri.com) — East Providence readers are learning that Chas Calenda has been appointed interim U.S. attorney for Rhode Island, with the announcement datelined from your city. The former Republican attorney general candidate and West Greenwich councilor will be sworn in Tuesday, replacing Acting U.S. Attorney Sara Miron Bloom, and says he’ll soon reveal whether this changes his 2026 political plans.
   

📸 Around East Providence

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Providence

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Saturday January 10

• DarkStar Collectibles Show
  146 Sutton Ave , East Providence
  9:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 28

• Xtreme Hip Hop Step Aerobics
  Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park , 1197 Broad Street , Providence
  10:00 am
• Tish Adams Presents
  Music Mansion , 88 Meeting St , Providence
  11:00 am
• Ballet RI Presents The Nutcracker
  Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS) , 1 Ave of the Arts , Providence
  1:00 pm
• Celestial Drift
  Paint and Vino , 150 Main St , Pawtucket
  5:00 pm
• Disney On Ice - Mickey's Search Party
  Amica Mutual Pavilion , 1 Lasalle Sq #1 , Providence
  7:00 pm

Monday December 29

• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Sub-Committee
  Barrington, RI Calendar , 283 County Rd , Barrington
  9:30 am

Tuesday December 30

• Amy Del Santo Recording Session
  Music Mansion , 88 Meeting St , Providence
  12:00 pm
• Zumba at The Gateway
  Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park , 1197 Broad Street , Providence
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Xtreme Hip Hop Step Aeorbics
  Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park , 1197 Broad Street , Providence
  5:15 pm
• Tai Chi Paradigm Beginner Level
  Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park , 1197 Broad Street , Providence
  6:30 pm

Thursday January 1

• All Aboard for the Holidays
  Botanical Center , 1000 Elmwood Ave , Providence
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Keep Hydrants Clear!
  In an emergency, every second counts. • Remove any snow and ice from a fire hydrant near your house as you shovel your driveway. • Clear a 3 foot… (Nextdoor )
• Lots of pecking activity today.
  White-Breasted Nuthatch. Downy Woodpecker. Didn't know the woodpeckers pecked long grass. (Nextdoor Kettle Point)

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager- From 17$ up to 20$ per hour in East Providence. Apply here.
• Savers | Value Village posted a job opening for Retail Warehouse & Production Associate in East Providence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Providence here.

🗞 Nearby News

Providence

• Providence Christmas House Fire Claims Life, Sends 3 To Hospital: Fire Chief (patch.com)
• No. 3 South Carolina takes on Providence following Edwards' 29-point outing (apnews.com)
• Amid the horror of the Brown shooting, stories of panic, grief and grace (providencejournal.com)

Pawtucket

• Bakeries move cakes out of their comfort zone (bakingbusiness.com)

Ok East Providence! 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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