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In today's newsletter:

• Why troopers say a driver was impaired on I-95

Also on today's calendar: Billy Gilman and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 37 and low of 24 degrees.
• Sunday: Colder with snow and flurries, temps: high: 29, low: 10. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Very cold, with a high of 24 and low of 18 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kansan Caught Driving Under Influence Of Toluene In West Greenwich: Cops (patch.com) — State police say a motorist was stopped on I-95 in West Greenwich and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of a toluene-based substance after reports of erratic driving. Troopers processed the driver at the Hope Valley Barracks, and she was later arraigned and released with a notice to appear in court. The article also explains what toluene is and how it’s sometimes abused.
   

📸 Around West Greenwich

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Greenwich

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Blue Christmas Service
  The Harbor Church, 263 Waites Corner Rd, South Kingstown
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Speed Dating Ages 25-39 in Exeter, RI at Tilted Barn Brewery
  Tilted Barn Brewery, One Hemsley Pl, Exeter
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Billy Gilman
  The Greenwich Odeum , 59 Main St , East Greenwich
  8:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• NRA Basic Pistol (100) Class
  The Range , 560 S County Trail , Exeter
  9:30 am

Wednesday December 17

• Holiday Party
  Coventry-West Greenwich Elks Lodge #2285 , 42 Nooseneck Hill Rd , West Greenwich
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• The Uncle Louie Variety Show
  The Greenwich Odeum , 59 Main St , East Greenwich
  8:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Christmas With The Celts
  The Greenwich Odeum , 59 Main St , East Greenwich
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 13

• Christmas Cookies & Wine Pairing
  Sakonnet Vineyard , 162 W Main Rd , Little Compton
  12:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Reiki Share ~
  The Mystics Touch Gift Shop , 192 Pilgrim Ave , Coventry
  12:00 pm
• Bonsai Bar at Crafted Hope
  Crafted Hope Brewing Company , 1485 S County Trl Suite #201 , East Greenwich
  1:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Hopkins Hill Winter Concert
  Hopkins Hill Elementary School , 95 Johnson Blvd , Coventry
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Couples Beginner Pistol (100) Class
  The Range , 560 S County Trail , Exeter
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Grown Up & Me with the Friendly Grinch
  Judi T. Dance Studio / Party Line , 39 Sandy Bottom Rd , Coventry
  9:15 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good evening.
  Who does everyone use for trash service? I won't have a means to transport to the town transfer station for a while (Nextdoor West Greenwich)

• Rhode Island Staffing posted a job opening for Production Scheduler in West Greenwich. Apply here.
• TravelCenters of America posted a job opening for Porter - PT in West Greenwich. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Greenwich here.

🗞 Nearby News

Coventry

• Are Rhode Island grocery stores open on Christmas Eve? Most close early. See Dec. 24 hours (providencejournal.com)
• Embattled ex-Pawtucket officer Dolan pleads in Coventry DUI case (providencejournal.com)
• The 100 Most Important Product Releases of 2025 (40 – 21) (gearpatrol.com)

East Greenwich

• Buzz on Business: Chick-fil-A Is Hiring; Scrub-a-Dub Car Wash (eastgreenwichnews.com)
• Movie Filmed In East Greenwich Starring Hayden Panettiere Set For January Release (patch.com)
• EG Real Estate: 6 New Listings & 6 Sold Properties (eastgreenwichnews.com)

Warwick

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-- The Patch AM Team

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