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🌱 Father of 5 Dies In Uxbridge Crash + Schools To Get $4M Grant

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Kathleen Stoddart, Neighbor
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Hey, people of Woonsocket! It's me again, Kathleen Stoddart, your host of the Woonsocket Daily.

First, today's weather:

Breezy and cooler. High: 42 Low: 27. I miss yesterday's 60 degrees.

Here are the top stories today in Woonsocket:

  1. The Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) announced a "blood emergency" on Monday. The supply is down to a 1-2 day supply and it will only get worse with holiday travel and winter weather. The ongoing pandemic is also causing fewer donations. RIBC and health care officials are calling on us Rhode Islanders to step up and donate. Donating blood only takes an hour, and there are extra precautions taken to prevent the spread of COVID. Go to the RIBC's website and schedule a donation. (WPRI12)
  2. Jonathan Marmol of Woonsocket was killed Saturday night in a wrong-way crash on 146 near Uxbridge. A family member explained that Marmol was on his way home from work, a job he had started only days ago. He was close to getting home when his Honda went over the median. Marmol leaves behind a wife and 5 children. (ABC6)
  3. The Woonsocket Education Department was selected by the Rhode Island Department of Education's LEAP District Support Program to Accelerate Learning. Districts were selected based on need. The Woonsocket Education Department will receive up to $4 million in funds and additional supports from RIDE to meet the specific needs in the Woonsocket district. (Woonsocket Radio)

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Today in Woonsocket:

  • Stadium Theatre presents Christmas is a DRAG! Get ready for some holiday cheeky fun as Haley Star and LaDiva Jonz bring an evening of drag comedy to the Stadium's Marquee Room. Wednesday, Dec 8, and Thursday, Dec 9 (7:30 pm)
  • Holiday Themed Trivia Night Thursday, Dec 9 at Lops Brewing, 122 N. Main St. Woonsocket ( 7 pm)

From my notebook:

  • The Woonsocket Animal Control Shelter has a dog found in the area of Vivian Street. If you are the owner of this dog, please call the Shelter at 401-766-6571.( Facebook)
  • Woonsocket Harris Public Library wants you to check out the space display in the children's library. Go ahead and participate in the Beanstack challenge! Register at Woonsocketlibrary.Beanstack.org (Facebook)
  • RI Hospitality Association: Yesterday's announcement about releasing some of the ARPA funds is welcome news for Rhode Island's restaurants and hotels. Rhode Island's hospitality industry is on the path to recovery, yet so many of these small businesses are struggling as we see right here at home in Woonsocket. (Facebook)

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Kathleen Stoddart is surrounded by a cool family of 3 kids and 3 dogs(I'm so lucky!). I'm getting into the Christmas spirit and baking up a storm these days! If you want to share some news, ideas, or anything else, you can email me at KathC21Homes@gmail.com

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