Good morning, Providence.

Jaswell’s Farm in Smithfield invites visitors to its Farm Fall Festival Day on Saturday, Oct.

24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The family-run orchard offers apple and pumpkin picking plus cider doughnuts and treats, with pick-your-own produce available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Providence Journal was named a top newspaper in New England and earned a Distinguished Newspaper honor on Oct.

16, while reporters received awards for investigative work covering water safety issues and hospital dumping at the NENPA Leadership Summit.

Red Nun Collective, a new Providence-based publisher, released its first book, Shrine: A Little Book About Paul Thek by V.

H. Wildman. The novel fuses fiction and art history to revisit artist Paul Thek’s legacy, drawing on Wildman’s Brown MFA thesis and blending historical fact with poetic imagination.

Providence, state and education leaders celebrated the opening of the Spaziano PK-8 School's upper campus yesterday with a ribbon cutting.

The $34.5 million building offers modern STEAM learning centers, tech classrooms, a media center, and specialized spaces for 312 students.

A legislative commission is exploring regional school hubs to reduce costs as enrollment declines and service needs rise.

Narragansett and Jamestown will vote on a shared superintendent next year while the panel meets again on Nov. 5 to consider additional cost-saving ideas.

Providence homeowners can lower annual energy bills by 8% or more with a smart thermostat that offers remote control and scheduling - Energy Star-rated models may qualify for rebates to help offset rising utility rates.

MassWildlife researchers say rising deer numbers are eroding coastal areas — removing vegetation and compressing salt marsh soil with well-worn trails.

Expanded hunting opportunities and donation programs aim to manage the deer population and protect local landforms.

The Department of Art, Culture and Tourism announced a grant program offering $700k to local nonprofits for cultural facility improvements, with FY27 grants opening Oct.

16 and an online info session set for Oct. 30 at 12pm - applications will close Nov. 16.

Airport officials reported that T.F.

Green's primary runway returned to normal operational flight status on Friday at 12:30 p.m. while final work on signage, electrical fixes and striping continues until year-end (residents near the new cargo facility may see ongoing construction).

Pawtucket first responders played a charity hockey game on Oct.

16 at Dennis M. Lynch Arena to support the Blackstone Valley Schools cooperative hockey team and Dorgan family — proceeds will buy new uniforms as the team prepares for the season starting Nov. 30.

Friday night high school sports in Providence saw wins in football, soccer, field hockey, and volleyball with notable scores and key players making an impact.

Saturday’s schedule lists local matchups in football, soccer, field hockey, tennis, cross country, and volleyball at several community venues (per official sports announcements).