RI Mass Vaccination Site Closures + I-95 Nighttime Crashes

Happy Friday, 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 Rhode Island State Police blaming RIDOT for two nighttime crashes, a Cranston man sentenced to 10 years in prison for child pornography, and Rhode Island mass vaccination site closures. We also include information about tick season in Rhode Island and the latest COVID-19 case data.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy and foggy, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Temps: High of 76° & low of 61°.

Here are the top five stories in Woonsocket today:

1. Rhode Island State Police have blamed the Rhode Island Department of Transportation for two nighttime crashes at the intersection of I-95 and Route 1462, claiming that the area currently has a "hazardous traffic pattern." (Patch)

2. A Cranston man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing and distributing child pornography. Robert Soares pleaded guilty to the charges against him. (Patch)

3. Gov. Dan McKee said the mass vaccination sites at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence and the former Benny’s in Middletown will close on June 26. (WPRI)

4. Rhode Island health officials are warning residents and visitors that 2021 may be a bad season for ticks. People are encouraged to avoid wooded areas with high grass and leaves, wear long sleeves and long pants when outside, and remove any ticks with tweezers. (NBC 10 News)

5. Rhode Island reported three COVID-19-related deaths and 41 new cases. The state's total number of cases is now 151,936. (NBC 10 News)

Happenings and Events in Woonsocket:

• Millrace Kitchen is hosting High Planes from 6 to 8:30 p.m. as part of its live music series. This outdoor event is free and open to the public. More information can be found here.
• 2021 Starstruck Woonsocket dance competition is taking place at Woonsocket High School at 5 p.m. Click here for more information.

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.