WUN Afternoon Update: November 22

Adoptable dog. Free meal to those who need it. Marijuana.

Good Afternoon,

✨ Newport City Council-elect will meet on November 29 to meet and discuss with the current city solicitor, probate court judge, and municipal court judge the responsibilities and duties of said positions.

🌿 Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation’s Office of Cannabis Regulation announced this morning that five licensed medical marijuana compassion centers have received state approval to begin selling adult-use marijuana on or after December 1.

🇺🇸 President Joe Biden‘s family tradition of spending the Thanksgiving holiday on Nantucket may take on a more serious tone this year.

📺 Famous Entertainment takes you inside Judge Judy’s Newport home.

➡️ Here’s your opportunity to buy Megs Aussie Milk Bar.

🦃 Seamen’s Church Institute is offering a free takeaway meal to anyone who needs it on Thanksgiving.

🐶 Meet your new best friend, King– this week’s Adoptable Dog of the Week!

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