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5 Things: Cool Contests, Storm Ahead, Shopping
There's still time to upload your photos in our Halloween contests — read all about it, plus more, in the 5 Things to Know Today for Oct. 23.
1. Cool Contests: Think your Halloween pumpkin or costume is the best? Enter our contests:
- Pumpkin Decorating: Post your decorated pumpkins here and enter to win a gift card in the Rhode Island Patch contest.
- Best Costume in America: Have a great costume? Upload your photo here and see if yours is named the best in all of Patchland. Winner scores $5,000.
2. Storm Ahead: We got word late yesterday that a tropical storm may be headed toward New England. Stay up-to-date with the latest forecast with our Weather page.
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3. Shopping: Before you head out to Dave's Marketplace [or another local supermarket], make sure to check the new SmithfieldPatch Groceries page for the best deals and online coupons.
4. New Works: Be the first to hear the latest literary creations by local authors at tonight's New Works Night at Mohr Library, One Memorial Ave., Johnston. Scheduled to start at 6 pm.
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5. Weather in 10 Words: Sunny early, then clouding up. Chance of rain through tomorrow.
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