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Found microwaves in Providence building kitchen
in the building's communal kitchen near the Providence River
Found
listing
Posted
14 days
ago
Description
I found microwaves belonging to someone else in the community kitchen of my Providence, Rhode Island, apartment building at 7:42 AM today. They sat on the stainless counter, pulse light blinking, and the door hung with a tiny dent. The morning sun spilled through the window by the river, and the hum of the fridge kept me company as I surveyed the scene. I felt a mix of responsibility and relief, thinking of the person who might be searching for them. I’ve kept them safe in the staff room until the owner can claim them through the building manager.
Approximate found location
in the building's communal kitchen near the Providence River
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