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🌱 Providence Man Arrested With Stolen Car + WSC Meets Tonight
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Woonsocket.
Good morning, Woonsocket! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday, December 15. Here are the most important things happening today in Woonsocket.
First, today's weather:
Some sun, then clouds. High: 44 Low: 40. Wait until Thursday and it will feel like summer!
Here are the top three stories in Woonsocket today:
- Officers arrested Thavisack Souphida, 40, of Providence, for multiple warrants after they found him knocking on random doors at the Travelers Motor Lodge on Eddie Dowling Highway.
They conducted a registration check on his vehicle, and it was stolen out of Seekonk. There were 2 females with him; Emily Gomez, 39, of Providence, ( Souphida had multiple no contact orders with her) and Samantha Chase, 27, of New York. Chase was taken into custody after she tried to strike the officers. There was a stolen 12 gauge shotgun inside the vehicle.
Emily Gomez was also arrested for multiple charges. (WLNE-TV (ABC6)) - COVID cases are up 76 percent recently in Providence County according to the CDC. Providence County presently has a HIGH level of transmission. It was only months ago that masks were mandated in public. I wonder why they are not mandated now? (Woonsocket Patch)
- A Woonsocket man, Claude Holland,28, pled guilty to second-degree murder in the shooting death of Christopher "Archie" Archambault, 40. The murder took place in January 2019. Holland, known as X, admitted he thought the victim was a "snitch" which turned out to be false information. Holland was sentenced to 50 years in prison. (The Providence Journal)
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Today in Woonsocket:
- Woonsocket Schools (WSC) Meeting (7:00 PM)
- Woonsocket High School Music Dept. Holiday Concert tonight at Woonsocket High School
(7-9pm) - Meet local children's author Thea Fielding-Lowe today at the Woonsocket Harris Public Library. Then visit the book sale of gently used books in the main library for great deals. (4pm)
- Rhode Island Society of CPAs: Don't miss this Business Valuation session this afternoon! Registration will close at 1PM. https://bit.ly/320T2o6" (1pm)
- The Stadium Theatre's 2021 production of the Royal Shakespeare Company's version of "A Christmas Carol" by David Edgar tonight! (7:30pm)
- Holiday Pop-Up Book Fair today at 303 Clinton St. (4-5pm)
From my notebook:
- Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park: "We are delighted to welcome Molly Cardoza to the staff at Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. Molly is the new Director of Volunteer and Community Engagement. Earlier this year, the Blackstone River Valley Volunteers-In-Parks Program was given the Region 1 (Northeast) 2020 George and Helen Hartzog Award for Outstanding Volunteer Program. This is a tremendous honor, and ranks the Blackstone Valley very high among all VIP programs. (Facebook)
- RI Hospitality Association: Want to improve your restaurant business? Don't miss our Members-Only webinar on ServSafe Ops on January 6th. This easy-to-use customizable app is THE TOOL to ensure operational efficiency and winning habits for your staff. (Facebook)
- A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL presented by Rhode Island Stage Ensemble (RISE)DECEMBER 10-18, 2021 (December 19 performance is now SOLD OUT)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'm Kathleen Stoddart, a resident of this fine city. I've got great neighbors and I plan to let them know. Everyone is bustling about getting ready for Christmas, me included! I keep saying "just one more present". Do you have the same problem?
