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Hi Pawtucket! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Massachusetts driver faces cocaine charge after 2 a.m. Pawtucket stop
  • Police cruiser crash causes injuries and power outage in Pawtucket
  • Why this Pawtucket Shakespeare comedy might be your next night out

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Friday: Windy with periods of rain, temps: high: 63, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Very windy; occasional rain, with a high of 62 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good afternoon everyone.
    Today my son wasn't feeling good so hanging out with him.Making sure he's feeling better.Cooking and making him a cake it is.Fingers crossed my baby… (Nextdoor North Darlington)
  • Ace Hardware posted a job opening for Sales Associate and Stihl Repair Technician in Pawtucket. Apply here.
  • The Cheesecake Factory posted a job opening for Prep Cook in Providence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pawtucket here.

Ok Pawtucket! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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