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Former WHS Principal Dies + Woonsocket Canal District?

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Good morning Woonsocket! Your usual source for the news, Mary Serrez, is out this week. But Patch still wants to make sure you are up-to-date on all of your local happenings, so I'm here to fill in!

Please note that during this period your newsletters might be lighter than usual. Now, onto everything you need to know, in 5 minutes or less. - Ryan Phillips

First, today's weather: Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 85 Low: 70.

Here are the top stories in Woonsocket today:

  1. Albert H. Choquette, a former principal and teacher at Woonsocket High School, died Tuesday in hospice care. He was 89. (GoLocalProv)
  2. A new advisory committee formed by the Woonsocket City Council will explore the concept of a "canal district" for the city. (Valley Breeze)
  3. Sky gazers, take note: This weekend brings more than a brief respite from the stresses of the workweek. It also brings a chance to catch a glimpse of a rare seasonal blue moon. (Patch)
  4. The federal government officially announced on Wednesday plans for the full distribution for a booster third COVID-19 shot. It would be for all Americans eight months after the second injection. (Patch)
  5. President Joe Biden is expected to sign legislation aimed at reducing veteran suicides, occurring at the alarming rate of almost 18 a day, and pairing veterans such as Becca Stephens with service dogs to manage and live with PTSD. (Patch)

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