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Hey there, Johnston! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Johnston’s Raising Cane’s quietly helped Brown shooting investigators

Also on today's calendar: Taco Barn – Johnston, RI and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Turning cloudy and very cold, with a high of 25 and low of 20 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cold; morning snow, 1-2", temps: high: 28, low: 16. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Not as cold, with a high of 37 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• As police searched for Brown shooting suspect, Rhode Islanders kept them fed (bostonglobe.com) — Johnston gets a brief but meaningful mention as Raising Cane’s on Hartford Avenue helped keep investigators fed while they searched for the Brown University shooting suspect. Restaurants and organizations from across Rhode Island donated meals, drinks, and snacks so police could stay on the job without breaks, showing strong community support during a difficult week.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good evening, neighbor!
    How’s it going? Another day, another chance to make a difference in the world. Just a friendly reminder that privacy is super important. Not everyone… (Nextdoor Greenville Ave)
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    palmeiris. The person was driving a black Nissan and sped away (on the wrong side of the road) and we were too flustered to get the plate. If anyone… (Nextdoor Johnston)
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🗞 Nearby News

North Providence

  • ARA Announces 2025 Rental Hall of Fame Inductees (ccr-mag.com)
  • In the Kitchen: Grinch Pancakes Take Over The Rhode Show! (wpri.com)

Cranston

  • Retailers and restaurants that have already announced closures for 2026 (wpri.com)
  • Another Democrat Shows What Entitled Elitists Leftists Are (pjmedia.com)
  • Most RI grocery stores close early on Christmas Eve. See their hours. (providencejournal.com)

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