🌱 Police & Fire Open Applications + 'Woof You Be Mine' Event

Morning, people of Pawtucket! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with a brand-new Pawtucket Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 42 Low: 31.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Pawtucket:

1. The application period to join the Pawtucket Police and Fire departments have begun! The departments began accepting applications on Feb. 7 and will continue until Mar. 21. Mayor Grebien, Police Chief Tina Goncalves, and Pawtucket Fire Chief William Sisson recently made the announcement, and have provided a list of requirements for each position. (WLNE)
2. BUPPY PETS and Rhode Island Pet Network are returning to host their third annual "Woof You Be Mine" event. The event will benefit Save One Soul Animal Rescue League by combining live entertainment, adoptable dogs, food and craft beer/wine, and a local vendor market. Head over to The Guild Beer Barn Event Space on Friday, Feb. 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for all the festivities. (Pawtucket Patch)
3. Nicole Lemire, a science teacher at Samuel Slater Middle School in Pawtucket, was one of the 117 individuals and organizations honored by President Joe Biden yesterday as recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) and Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). These awards are the highest national recognition for educators and mentors in this field. Congratulations to Nicole Lemire! (White House)

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Today in Pawtucket:

• Cupid Scavenger Hunt At Pawtucket Public Library (All Day)
• Capacity Committee Meeting At Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless (11:00 AM)
• Valentine Craft for Teens: Explosion Box At Pawtucket Public Library (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Medfest is Saturday, Feb. 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.! The Pawtucket Pacers and Special Olympics RI reminded followers an appointment is necessary to update medical information at Medfest. (Facebook)
• Looking for a free COVID shot? The Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket is holding a free vaccination clinic at the club this Friday, Feb. 11. There are forms on the website to pre-register, and if there are any questions, please call 401-722-8840. (Facebook)
• If you're interested in brushing up on Black history during the month of February, the Pawtucket Public Library offers non-fiction books, books by Black authors, and online databases. (Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for another 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.