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🌱 Patch AM: How Lincoln firefighters helped save 18 people in a Central Falls blaze

Also check out Pokemart Expo on the Lincoln Patch calendar

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Greetings Lincoln! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Lincoln firefighters helped save 18 people in a Central Falls blaze

Also on today's calendar: Pokemart Expo and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Sunny and breezy, with a high of 35 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 37, low: 25.
  • Sunday: Colder with 1-3" of snow, with a high of 30 and low of 13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• 18 Displaced By Central Falls Fire: Reports (patch.com) — Lincoln firefighters were among several departments called in to help battle a serious early-morning house fire in Central Falls that displaced 18 residents but caused no reported injuries. The blaze began in a Mary Street basement and spread upward, forcing out adults, babies, and a dog while mutual-aid crews, including Lincoln’s, helped residents escape safely.
   

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    Saturday December 13
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    21 Traverse St, Providence
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Taunton Fire Department extinguished a car fire at an auto repair shop and car dealership on Wednesday afternoon.
    5:22PM on Dec 10: Firefighters battle fire at an auto repair shop and car dealership in Taunton. (Nextdoor )
  • Bank of America posted a job opening for Consumer Investments - Investment Specialist Trainee (Obtain SIE Series 7 & 66) in Lincoln. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager- From 17$ up to 20$ per hour in Cumberland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lincoln here.

🗞 Nearby News

Central Falls

  • Police: Men lied about who was driving during Central Falls hit-and-run (wpri.com)

North Providence

  • Which girls will light up D-III hoops this winter? Here's 10 to watch for (providencejournal.com)
  • Trinity Rep Adds Performances of A CHRISTMAS CAROL (broadwayworld.com)
  • Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Fully Open Route 146/Sayles Hill Road Flyover Bridge on December 17-18 (einpresswire.com)

Providence

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-- The Patch AM Team

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