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Also on today's calendar: Halloween Costume Contest and Party to Benefit Kyle's Legacy Star Light Program and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Pawtucket Schools Have No Formal TA Training, Official Says (upriseri.com) — Pawtucket teachers told the School Committee their elementary classrooms are missing teaching assistants and even some administrators, leaving them struggling to manage young and special-needs students. District leaders acknowledged Pawtucket has no formal TA training program, several vacancies remain, and members have ordered a detailed staffing and training update at the next work session.
2. Two People Are Killed and Three Injured in Targeted Shooting at Pawtucket Ice Skating Rink; Suspect Dies From Self-Inflicted Wound, Police Say (newsbreak.com) — A shooting at Pawtucket's Dennis M. Lynch Arena left two people dead, three critically injured, and the suspect dead from an apparent self-inflicted wound, according to police. Authorities say the attack appears tied to a family dispute, not a random threat, and the FBI is assisting as investigators piece together what happened and reassure residents there's no ongoing danger.
3. Final Thanksgiving Turkey Basket Drive for Pawtucket's First Lady – Hoping for the Biggest Ever (rinewstoday.com) — Pawtucket residents in need can sign up at City Hall this month for the First Lady's final Thanksgiving Turkey Basket Drive, which aims to surpass last year's 1,000 baskets. Volunteers will pack meals on November 20 and distribute them November 23, with organizers seeking donations and community help to reach more local families.
4. The ultimate tour of Rhode Island's weirdest attractions and oddities (providencejournal.com) — Pawtucket pops up several times on this statewide tour of Rhode Island oddities, from Woody Allen's handprints downtown to giant dentures on Newport Avenue and historic Slater Mill machinery. If you're looking for offbeat weekend exploring close to home, the guide also points you to quirky monuments, trolls, haunted sites, and unusual museums across the state.
5. Leila Abdul-Rauf Share 'Eros Anima' Video from Sixth Album East Coast with Vaelastrasz Underway (ghostcultmag.com) — A dark ambient tour featuring Leila Abdul-Rauf and Vaelastrasz is scheduled to stop at Machines with Magnets in Pawtucket on October 6, giving local fans a chance to hear her new album live. The article highlights the tour dates, creative team behind the new video, and the album's moody, ritual-inspired sound.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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