Daily Briefing: How do you scare someone. We found out.

ALSO: Why people become poll workers. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu Oct 24 2024 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at [The Providence Journal]( and this is the Daily Briefing. This week's warm weather afforded me the opportunity to take an evening stroll and check out some of the Halloween decorations around my neighborhood. While I'm not the biggest Halloween person – besides the candy – the displays seem to keep getting bigger and better. One house even offers a walk-thru experience on some nights, with actors and props. While the neighborhood spots are fun to see, what's even more amazing are the haunted houses that pop up this time of year. But what exactly goes into scaring people at these places? [Rhonda Leach, of Blackstone, Mass., gets into demonic character while rehearsing for her role at the 13th World haunted attraction in Cumberland. 01_Haunted_house_09252024] Rhonda Leach, of Blackstone, Mass., gets into demonic character while rehearsing for her role at the 13th World haunted attraction in Cumberland. Kris Craig/The Providence Journal [The Journal's Paul Parker braved the dark night at 13th World and went behind the scenes to talk with everyone from the scarers to the scarees to find out.]( • Many take voting very seriously. Regardless of the number of races on the ballot or issues to be determined they are there election after election to cast their vote. Fortunately, there are poll workers there to greet them and lend a hand when needed. But at a time when elections – or their outcomes – can become contentious, what makes someone take on the role? [The Journal's Katherine Gregg found out.]( • New gas stations will be much harder to build in Providence after the City Council's ordinance committee approved a final version of the comprehensive plan, that also watered down a proposed wide-ranging ban on polluting industries in the waterfront, including the Port of Providence. [The Journal's Wheeler Cowperthwaite has the details on the agreement between the council and Mayor Brett Smiley.]( • What's next for the New England Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary after a fire in 2021 killed about 90 birds and destroyed part of the facility? [The Journal's Jack Perry caught up with the nonprofit's leaders to find out how they are recovering.]( • Providence College has turned the Amica Mutual Pavilion into a true homecourt advantage. Take in a game against a top-ranked team or Big East rival and you'll find the place rocking. [The Journal's Bill Koch found out how opposing coaches feel about making the trip to Providence.]( More from The Providence Journal [Find the latest obituaries here.]( [Subscribers can read the eNewspaper here.]( WORTH A READ 📰 Harris v. Trump poll: [Americans trust the count but worry about violence]( 💰 [Vast deposit of 'white gold' in Arkansas]( could be stunningly valuable 💨 [Vineyard Wind broken blade update:]( Some blades to be removed, others 'strengthened' RHODY RANKS Every day we receive emails ranking Rhode Island. While the work behind the ranks may be dubious, they can be fun. Each day I'll share where Rhody Ranks from one of the latest emails. 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