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  • Will East Providence’s dateline hint at Shekarchi’s next big move?

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Windy; colder in the p.m., with a high of 45 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Thursday: Variable cloudiness, temps: high: 42, low: 14. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Very cold; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 24 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Will RI House Speaker Joe Shekarchi jump into the race for governor? (wpri.com) — East Providence viewers are getting a front-row seat to speculation about whether Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi will run for governor in 2026. A Boston Globe columnist outlines Shekarchi’s top priorities for the coming legislative session, while the speaker keeps his plans for a possible gubernatorial bid closely guarded.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Nate Chace Honored as Keeper of the Light —Louise Paiva Read on Patch
  • Are you expecting a new baby in the New Year?
    If you're pregnant, talk to your healthcare professional about getting vaccinated before the end of January against the respiratory syncytial virus … (Nextdoor )
  • One-antlered deer.
    Shedding? Growing? The other one looks a little small. (Nextdoor Kettle Point)
  • TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashiers Nights and Weekends in East Providence. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in East Providence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Providence here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Washington Trust to open 29th branch in fall 2026 in Pawtucket (pbn.com)

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