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- Grammy-nominated musician killed in Hopkinton crash; driver held on charges
Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Breezy; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 48 and low of 31 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and windy, temps: high: 37, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 35 and low of 19 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Richmond Man Run Down And Killed Walking Dog Was Grammy-Nominated Musician: Reports (patch.com) — Residents in Hopkinton are learning more about the Richmond man killed while walking his dog in town, now identified as Grammy-nominated bassist Roderick “Rory” Macleod. Hopkinton police say the driver, Shannon Godbout, remains in custody at Rhode Island Hospital on charges including driving to endanger resulting in death and narcotics possession, as they work with the Attorney General to determine additional charges. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Board of Canvassers
Westerly, RI Calendar Westerly, RI 02891
10:00 am - Holiday Music Luncheon for Seniors
Richmond, RI Calendar , 1168 Main St. 2nd Floor , Wyoming
12:00 pm - Business After Hours - Shelter Harbor Inn
Shelter Harbor Inn , 10 Wagner Road , Westerly
5:00 pm - Westerly 250th Commission for the Semi Quincentennial
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5:30 pm - Zoning Board
Westerly, RI Calendar , 45 Broad St Second Floor , Westerly
6:00 pm - Wine Tasting and Pairing Dinner
Fenner Hill Golf Club , 33 Wheeler Ln , Hope Valley
6:00 pm - Harbor Management Commission
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6:15 pm - Richmond Conservation Commission
Richmond, RI Calendar , 5 Richmond Townhouse Rd. , Wyoming
6:30 pm - Santa visits Mystic Aquarium
Mystic Aquarium - Italian Lessons sponsored by the Dante Society of Westerly
Westerly Senior Center , State St. , Westerly - Licensing Board
Westerly, RI Calendar , 45 Broad St Second Floor , Westerly
9:30 am - Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium
Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium , 23 America's Cup Ave , Newport
10:00 am
Wednesday December 10
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Respiratory Illnesses is on the Rise
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🗞 Nearby News
Charlestown
- Rep. Spears holds community meeting, December 13 (progressive-charlestown.com)
Westerly
- Boyssoccer postseason: Westerly used its united family to create positive culture on the pitch (thewesterlysun.com)
- Westerly school's spirit stick program encourages safe and kind conduct (turnto10.com)
- State almost ready to talk roundabouts in Westerly (thewesterlysun.com)
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