🌱 Pawtucket Stabber Charged, First-Degree + Warming Centers

Good morning, people of Pawtucket! It's me again, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Pawtucket Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Rain, then ice; colder. High: 43 Low: 20.

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Here are the top three stories in Pawtucket today:

1. On Wednesday, Michael Alvarado, 22, of Pawtucket, was charged with the first-degree murder of Ferdinand Reyes. Alvarado stabbed the victim outside Star Wine Liquors at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Alvarado was held without bail at his arraignment on Wednesday. He did not enter a plea and was referred to the public defender's office. (AP News)
2. Due to the anticipated low temperatures into this weekend, Pawtucket announces warming centers at the Blackstone Valley Visitors Center, Pawtucket Public Library, and the Leon Mathieu Senior Center. Specific schedules and locations are posted in the link. (Valley Breeze)
3. The Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus Church in Pawtucket is hosting a free estate planning workshop. The event will be held Sunday, February 27th from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and open to all. Space is limited, so RSVP for your spot today. (Rhode Island Newspaper)

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Today in Pawtucket:

• Steely Dan Tribute band Hey Nineteen at The Met at 1005 Main St (8:00pm)

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From my notebook:

• Pawtucket police officers were honored to represent the Department at NYPD Detective First Grade Mora's funeral held on Wednesday. Pawtucket's officers recognize Det. Mora's selfless service and sacrifice alongside hundreds of officers from around the world. (Facebook)
• The Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket extends a big thank you to The Gamm Theatre of Warwick for the improv workshop they hosted on Wednesday. Kindergarteners worked with instructor Kate on improv and role-playing exercises. (Facebook)
• Pawtucket Patch has rounded up pets for adoption in the Pawtucket area, including kittens at Ten Lives Cat Rescue at 401 Newport Ave. To see all the local dogs and cats (and a few Guinea pigs) with details and pictures, click the link. (Pawtucket Patch)

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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.