Renaming T.F. Green Airport + Reopening Rhode Island State House

Rise and shine, Woonsocket!

Welcome to the Woonsocket Patch Daily — the quickest way to get caught up on the biggest news and events happening in town.

In today's Daily, we share the latest news about the bill to rename T.F. Green Airport, the partial reopening of the Rhode Island State House, a bill that creates minimum staffing standards in nursing homes, the three teens facing murder and conspiracy charges in connection with the shooting death of Isaias Bulus in Providence, and a bill to make the Rhode Island Promise tuition program permanent.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy through mid-morning, then a gradual clearing. Temps: High of 82° & low of 51°.

Here are the top five stories in Woonsocket today:

1. The Rhode Island General Assembly has passed legislation to rename T.F. Green Airport to "Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport." The bill now heads to Gov. Dan McKee's desk for approval. (Patch)

2. Gov. Dan McKee has announced that the Rhode Island State House will partially reopen to the public starting June 1. The building will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. (Patch)

3. The Rhode Island General Assembly also approved a bill that creates minimum staffing standards in nursing homes. The legislation is now waiting to be signed into law by Gov. Dan McKee. (Patch)

4. Three teens, including a Pawtucket woman, are accused of first-degree murder and conspiracy in the April 11 shooting death of Isaias Bulus in Providence. Bulus was shot in the area of 230 Atlantic Ave. in Providence while he sat behind the wheel of a waiting car. (Patch)

5. The Rhode Island General Assembly approved a third bill to make the Rhode Island Promisetuition program permanent. Gov. Dan McKee has said he plans to sign it into law. (NBC 10 News)

Happenings and Events in Woonsocket:

• Papo's Pub is hosting Thursday Karaoke from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. The event is organized by WRIK Entertainment and is open to the public.
• The Museum of Work & Culture is open for visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets can be reserved online here.

You're all caught up on what's happening today in Woonsocket. We'll see you in your inbox tomorrow. Have a great day!
-Annie

About me: I grew up in Central Massachusetts and graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Harvard University. I have lived, worked, and studied in Boston for the last five years and cover stories in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. I am passionate about music and the arts, creative writing and literature, and topics of social and political justice.