🌱 Patch AM: Scott Pond In Lincoln Infected With Toxic Algae: State

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In today's newsletter:

• Toxic algae bloom at Scott Pond prompts urgent health warning

Also on today's calendar: Cultural Survival Bazaar and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, with a high of 33 and low of 24 degrees.
• Wednesday: Breezy and not as cold, temps: high: 45, low: 25.
• Thursday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 46 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Scott Pond In Lincoln Infected With Toxic Algae: State (patch.com) — Residents who visit Scott Pond in Lincoln are being urged to avoid any contact with the water after state health and environmental officials confirmed a toxic blue-green algae bloom. The agencies warn that exposure can irritate skin and eyes, while swallowing contaminated water may cause severe gastrointestinal illness and, in rare cases, liver or nervous system damage for both people and pets.
   

📸 Around Lincoln

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lincoln

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Cultural Survival Bazaar
  The WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley St, Providence
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday December 16

• Town Council
  Lincoln, RI Calendar , 100 Old River Road , Lincoln
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Municipal Court
  Lincoln, RI Calendar Lincoln, RI 02865
  6:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Probate Court
  Lincoln, RI Calendar Lincoln, RI 02865
  8:45 am

Wednesday December 24

• Planning Board
  Lincoln, RI Calendar , 100 Old River Road , Lincoln
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• Lincoln Housing Authority
  Lincoln, RI Calendar Lincoln, RI 02865
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Central at Smithfield
  Smithfield High School , 90 Pleasant View Ave , Smithfield
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Town Council Meeting
  Cumberland, RI Calendar , 45 Broad Street Town Council Chambers, Second Floor , Cumberland
  7:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• The Nutcracker - Ballet Rhode Island
  Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS) , 1 Ave of the Arts , Providence
  10:30 am
• THURSDAY NIGHT VIBES
  Kismet Improv , 1005 Main St Suite 2205 , Pawtucket
  8:00 pm

Friday December 19

• East Greenwich Girls Varsity Basketball @ Cumberland
  Cumberland High School , 2600 Mendon Rd , Cumberland
  7:00 pm
• Friday Night House Party
  Kismet Improv , 1005 Main St Suite 2205 , Pawtucket
  8:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Cookie Decorating with Santa
  Phantom Farms , 2920 Diamond Hill Rd , Cumberland
  10:00 am

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• Constantin Floors corp — (401) 999-0199
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Happy Sunday to everyone.
  Did you all know that it was gonna snow today ? I was not aware. But Foxi was really happy today. Second time we spent in the snow. Enjoy your Sunday… (Nextdoor Lonsdale Ave)

• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Lincoln. Apply here.
• Chipotle posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Lincoln. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lincoln here.

🗞 Nearby News

Central Falls

• Viola Davis speaks on Brown University shooting on social media (providencejournal.com)
• CCRI to hold all Monday classes remotely, other schools increase police presence (abc6.com)

North Providence

• Boys Hoops: EG Bests NP, 57-56, in League Opener (eastgreenwichnews.com)

Providence

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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