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Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Massachusetts Man Arrested In Pawtucket On Coke Charge: Cops (patch.com) — Pawtucket police say a 46-year-old Taunton, Massachusetts man was stopped on Broad Street shortly after 2 a.m. Friday and charged with cocaine possession. He was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks, arraigned, and released with a future court date, underscoring ongoing drug enforcement activity affecting Pawtucket streets.
2. Crash involving Pawtucket police cruiser sends 2 to hospital (wpri.com) — A Pawtucket police cruiser and another vehicle crashed Tuesday night near George Bennett Highway and Division Street, sending both drivers to the hospital with minor injuries. The collision knocked down utility wires, damaged two traffic poles, and caused a power outage at the intersection, and residents are advised to watch for ongoing repairs and traffic disruptions as details continue to emerge.
3. Much Ado About Nothing and everything to love (johnstonsunrise.net) — A new production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing is now running at Burbage Theatre Company's intimate Wendy Overly Studio on Blackstone Avenue in Pawtucket, kicking off the company's 15th season. Directed by Stephen Thorne, the show emphasizes sharp comedy, emotional depth, and accessible Shakespeare, with strong performances and simple, effective staging that put the language and actors front and center.
4. News: NHL, Pistons-DAZN, UFL and more (sportsmediawatch.com) — Pawtucket is set to land a new United Football League franchise next season, replacing the league's former Birmingham and Houston teams. The Rhode Island club's home opener will air in primetime on FOX on April 2, giving local fans a new professional spring football option and bringing national TV attention to the city's soccer venue.
5. Greener miles, leaner logistics (petfoodprocessing.net) — A Pawtucket-based distributor, Pet Food Experts, is spotlighted for cutting delivery miles and emissions by redesigning its routes and using cross-dock hubs. The story explains how the company's local fleet changes, data tools, and smaller trucks help shrink its carbon footprint while keeping pet food deliveries efficient for retailers across the region.
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