Tropical Storm Henri + Woonsocket Trash Pickup

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!

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First, today's weather: Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 87 Low: 70.

Here are the top stories in Woonsocket today:

1. State officials are encouraging Rhode Islanders to be prepared to shelter in place this weekend as Tropical Storm Henri is expected to make landfall on Sunday. (Patch)
2. Trash and recycling will not be collected in Woonsocket on Monday, Aug. 23, due to the approach of Tropical Storm Henri. Officials say there will be a one-day delay all week. (More)
3. The annual PVDFest in downtown Providence has been canceled amid rising COVIF-19 cases, Mayor Jorge Elorza said Friday. (Patch)
4. Police say a man was killed Thursday when he was struck by a train on North Main Street in Uxbridge (Milford Daily News)
5. Do you want to add to your family? Look no further than these Woonsocket animal shelters for a pet available for adoption. (Patch)

Today in Woonsocket

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