🌱 1st RI Omicron Case IDed In Providence County + K-9s For Kids

Good morning, neighbors! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your Monday issue of the Pawtucket Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, breezy and mild. High: 51 Low: 37.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in and around Pawtucket:

1. Rhode Island's first case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant has been identified in a Providence County resident in their 20s. The individual had recently returned from a trip to New York and was fully vaccinated, but had no record of a booster shot. Governor McKee, who just extended a requirement to wear masks in schools and a state of emergency in Rhode Island through Jan. 8, urges residents not to panic. "Just like when the Delta variant was identified in Rhode Island, Rhode Islanders will come together to take the actions necessary to protect themselves and their loved ones," said McKee in a statement. (Pawtucket Patch)
2. The Pawtucket Police Department hosted its third annual K-9s for Kids Holiday Party yesterday afternoon at the Looff Carousel in Slater Park. Children were able to ride the carousel and get a gift from Santa, while all guests enjoyed refreshments and visits with Santa, the Grinch, and two K-9 officers. "This event is only possible thanks to many, many individuals and businesses within our wonderful community," the department said. (ABC 6)
3. Pawtucket residents can expect a mild week of weather over the next several days. All the lows this week will be above 35 (with the exception of Tuesday's 29-degree low), and Thursday will bring temperatures between 53 and 61 degrees. Despite the warmer temperature, Thursday is also expected to be breezy with a 55 percent chance of morning showers. (Pawtucket Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.