🌱 Renowned Pawtucket Sportscaster + Benefit Street Shooting

Welcome back, Pawtucket! Let's get you all caught up to start this Tuesday, January 25 off on an informed note. Here's everything happening today in Pawtucket.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 43 Low: 17.

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Here are the top three stories in Pawtucket today:

1. The Pawtucket Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that has left one man dead and another injured. Qudus Kafo, 36 years of age, has died; Bruno Vas, 37 years of age, is at Rhode Island Hospital with a gunshot wound. The shooting happened in the middle of Benefit Street. (WPRI.com)
2. Looking for a new career? Take a look at these Pawtucket area employers who have posted openings within the past week. Positions are for part-time, full-time, and temporary work. (Pawtucket Patch)
3. A Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call sportswriter has been named co-Rhode Island Sports Writer of the Year by the National Sports Media Association (NSMA). Brendan McGair shares the honor with Providence Journals Mark Daniels. This is the fifth time that McGair has been recognized by the NSMA; he is one of more than one hundred sportscasters from around the country to be recognized this year. (The Times)

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Today in Pawtucket:

• Take & Make Kits At The Pawtucket Public Library (All Day)
• Snowman Scavenger Hunt At The Pawtucket Public Library (All Day)
• Tuesday Matinee At The Pawtucket Public Library (1:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Pawtucket, RI - Lost & Found Pets notifies the community that the lost Black & Tan Dog has been found! (Facebook)
• Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket thanks the community for their help in hosting the annual Halloween Drive Thru during the pandemic. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— 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.