🌱 Woonsocket Patch: What's Happening Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hello all. Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel here with your Wednesday edition of the Woonsocket Patch newsletter, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. Today you'll learn about:

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But first, today's weather:

A little snow this afternoon. High: 39 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories in Woonsocket today:

1. Driver Killed During 2-Car Crash in Lincoln, RI (NECN)
2. Detached house in Mendon sells for $873,061 (MassLive.com)
3. Beverage Hill Avenue home added into historic district (Valley Breeze)
4. Life in prison for Woonsocket man who ran over, killed girlfriend (The Providence Journal)
5. Rhode Island man who fatally ran over his on-and-off girlfriend during an argument sentenced to life in prison (Fox News)

Today in Woonsocket:

• WSC Open Meeting - Hamlet MS Cafe - Woonsocket High School (7:00 PM)
• WSC Open Meeting - Hamlet MS Cafe - Woonsocket Schools (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary, Inc.: "Woonsocket residents in the Harris Ave area please keep an eye out for this missing kitty. >^..^<" (Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary, Inc. via Facebook)
• Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park: "After many days of gray skies, and a snowstorm yesterday, there was a small break from the dreariness this afternoon. Late in the day, the Blackstone River was flowing at a fast rate in Pawtucket and a pleasant blue sky opened up." (Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park via Facebook)
• Harmony Fire District: "Congratulations to Fire Fighter EMT Shane Hopkins who has earned certification as an Emergency Medical Technician through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians! He will petition the State of Rhode Island to obtain licens..." (Harmony Fire District via Facebook)
• Woonsocket Harris Public Library: "New Phone Number Change from Ocean State Libraries (OSL) for Patrons who Receive Calls for Holds and Overdue Items: On Tuesday January 24, OSL will be switching over to the new phone lines. You may continue to use 401-736-0965 to call an..." (Woonsocket Harris Public Library via Facebook)
• RI Hospitality Association: "MEMBERS: Are you registered for the upcoming Pay Equity webinar on January 30th (NEXT MONDAY) at 2:30pm? TOPICS INCLUDE: the definition of pay equity, new obligations & restrictions, penalties for non-compliance, how an employer can avoi..." (RI Hospitality Association via Facebook)
• Woonsocket Harris Public Library: "Tomorrow January 25th at 11m to noon is sensory exploration fun. Linda Brunetti will be here 10 to noon from Autism Project if you have any questions you need answered." (Woonsocket Harris Public Library via Facebook)
• Woonsocket: "Tomorrow January 25th is sensory exploration fun at 11am to noon. We put out the toys for you to play with great for all abilities. Linda Brunetti from Autism Project will be here to answer any questions you may have." (Woonsocket via Instagram)
• Friends of the Woonsocket Harris Public Library: "CANCELLATION: Dance Fitness with Connie scheduled for tonight January 25th is cancelled. February sessions are 6pm-7pm on Feb 1, 15 & 22." (Friends of the Woonsocket Harris Public Library via Facebook)
• Woonsocket Harris Public Library: "CANCELLATION: Dance Fitness with Connie scheduled for tonight January 25th is cancelled. February sessions are 6pm-7pm on Feb 1, 15 & 22." (Woonsocket Harris Public Library via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Nursery Ave: "hello am luci cleaning lady? - passing by but once neighbors remembering that I have availability for dates and times schedule your cleaning now. need your clean house organized with Luci 401 204 9097 doing better for you thank you" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Blackstone: "Hello everyone! - Am seeking part time work that doesn't involve standing or walking. Thank you" (Nextdoor)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Woonsocket Patch newsletter? Contact me at celeste.wetzel@patch.com