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🌱5 Arsons In Pawtucket + Charity Turkey Drop + Discount Aerobics

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Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Let's get this day started off right. Here's everything you need to know in town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 55 Low: 35.

Here are the top stories in Pawtucket today:

  1. Investigators said five fires in Pawtucket that broke out within a quarter-mile of each other before dawn Monday were intentionally set. Two homes, two businesses, and a truck caught fire at four different locations within minutes of each other; no injuries were reported. The state fire marshal said an investigation was ongoing and that no arrests had been made. (Turn to 10)
  2. The Little Sisters of the Poor are seeking donations for their annual "Turkey Drop" at the Jeanne Jugan Residence on Main Street. The residence provides skilled nursing services for elderly individuals in the Pawtucket area. From Nov. 14 through Nov. 20, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., the Sisters will gratefully accept offerings of frozen turkeys which will be used for Thanksgiving Dinner and meals throughout the year. (Cranston Herald)
  3. Want to incorporate a little more movement into your day? The Pawtucket Parks and Recreation Department is launching a fall mini-session for its popular Hi-Low Aerobics class, beginning Nov. 15 and lasting four weeks. The price is $24 for Pawtucket residents and $32 for non-residents. (Pawtucket Parks and Recreation)

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Today in Pawtucket:

  • ESL Beginner Class Meeting - Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 AM)

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— 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.

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