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🌱 Patch AM: How Jamestown officers helped after the Brown shooting and what’s next
And on the Jamestown Patch calendar - Wednesday Night Live at the Ganny
Good morning Jamestown! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Jamestown officers helped after the Brown shooting and what’s next
Also on today's calendar: Wednesday Night Live at the Ganny.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Jamestownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 46 and low of 28 degrees.
- Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 50, low: 45.
- Friday: Windy with rain, with a high of 55 and low of 27 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Newport Police Heighten Security Following Brown University and Bondi Beach Mass Shootings (thenewportbuzz.com) — Jamestown officers serving on the Newport County Special Response Team helped secure Brown University’s campus after the recent deadly shooting, and Newport police have now stepped up patrols citywide in response. Residents across the area are being asked to stay vigilant as officers increase their presence around schools, downtown, and other gathering spots to deter potential threats and reassure the community. 
📸 Around Jamestown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jamestown
★ Featured events ★
- Wednesday Night Live at the Ganny
25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Monday Mysteries
Jamestown Philomenian Library , 26 North Rd , Jamestown
3:00 pm
Monday December 22
📣 Jamestown Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Pension Board
Narragansett Calendar , Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue , Narragansett
9:00 am - Newport/Middletown Situation Table
Middletown, RI Calendar , 239 Wyatt Road , Middletown
9:00 am - Preschool Storytime In-Person
The Friends Room
10:00 am - Hand-Dipped Candle Making Workshop at the Colony House Holiday Market
The Colony House , Washington Sqaure, Newport
1:00 pm - Senior Center Board of Directors
Middletown, RI Calendar , 650 Green End Ave. , Middletown
2:00 pm - Girls Scout Troop #187 Newport/ Middletown
Middletown, RI Calendar , 239 Wyatt Road , Middletown
4:30 pm - Open Space & Fields Committee monthly meeting
Middletown, RI Calendar , 239 Wyatt Road , Middletown
5:00 pm - Rhode Island Sound Holiday Concert
The Pennfield School , 110 Sandy Point Ave , Portsmouth
6:00 pm - WEDNESDAYS: Trivia 6-8pm!
Newport Vineyards & Restaurant , 909 E Main Rd , Middletown
6:00 pm - Library Building Committee
Middletown, RI Calendar , 700 West Main Road , Middletown
6:00 pm - FIBER THERAPY In-Person
The Friends Room
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Recall Alert!
White Castle has recalled its frozen 4-count cartons of Original Sliders due to undeclared milk and soy, both known allergens. Affected products will… (Nextdoor ) - 🚧 Reminder: Starting tonight at 9 p.
m., we will temporarily close the Newell Bridge in Cumberland for the installation of the final bridge beam as part of its reconstruction. The… (Nextdoor )
- Salve Regina University posted a job opening for Assistant Director of Admissions - Graduate Recruitment - Salve Regina University in Newport. Apply here.
- Vineyard Vines, LLC posted a job opening for Crew Lead (Part Time Manager) - Newport, RI in Newport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jamestown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Newport
- Newport Hospital opens first adolescent behavioral health unit in county - What's Up Newp (whatsupnewp.com)
- Places to Enjoy a Weekend Respite From Boston (wror.com)
- Newport police department says it will enhance security protocols amid Brown tragedy (turnto10.com)
Middletown
- Real Estate: December 1 to December 5 (newportthisweek.com)
- Rite-Solutions acquired by Virginia-based Arcfield (pbn.com)
Portsmouth
Ok Jamestown! 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
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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