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Spotted on the Pawtucket calendar: Purr-fect Family Fun: New England Meow Outfit Announces Annual Cat Show in Seekonk, MA

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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! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Pawtucket driver accused of DUI crash with young child aboard
  • How many Pawtucket-area residents are quietly experiencing hidden homelessness?
  • How Pawtucket residents really feel about walking, biking, and transit access

Also on today's calendar: Purr-fect Family Fun: New England Meow Outfit Announces Annual Cat Show in Seekonk, MA and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Warm; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
  • Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 74 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pawtucket Man Charged With DUI With Child In Car: Cops (patch.com) — A Pawtucket resident has been charged with driving under the influence after state police say he crashed and kept going with a child under 13 in the vehicle. The 44-year-old man was arrested Tuesday evening and faces multiple DUI-related counts, including a charge tied specifically to having a young passenger in the car. The case highlights serious safety concerns for Pawtucket families and drivers.
   

• URI Study Measures RI's Hidden Homeless Population (upriseri.com) — New URI research estimates thousands of Rhode Islanders are "doubled-up," staying with friends or relatives because they can't afford housing, including about 779 people across Pawtucket, Central Falls, and East Providence. The study shows these hidden homeless residents, many with school-age children, aren't counted in federal totals and often can't access key housing programs, underscoring the need for policy changes.
   

• Rhode Islanders say more places to walk, exercise, and bike safely are needed, survey finds (bostonglobe.com) — Pawtucket is highlighted among Rhode Island's "core cities" where nearly half of residents say there aren't enough safe places to walk or exercise for fun. A new Rhode Island Voices survey finds broad concern about poor bike lanes, limited sidewalks, and access to transit, groceries, and parks, underscoring how neighborhood design affects daily health and convenience statewide.
   

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  • Good Morning!
    I need help finding a home for three guinea pigs! Tried shelters but apparently they are too full. I have two female and one male. Trying to separate… (Nextdoor Wendell St)
  • Hello everyone.
    Hope we all enjoy our day today.It's going to get warm out so stay hydrated. (Nextdoor North Darlington)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Pawtucket. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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Providence

  • Providence-Founded Splendor of Florence Festival is Heading to Italy (rimonthly.com)
  • Providence Fire Department Expands EMS Coverage and Modernizes Rescue Fleet (patch.com)

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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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