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Good morning to you Pawtucket! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Two suspects charged after daytime drive-by shooting in Pawtucket
  • Why Pawtucket's school finances and audit are under intense scrutiny now
  • Remember that wild 4–3 Cup night in Pawtucket? Here's why it matters

Also on today's calendar: FSA ID Workshop for Teens and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 67, low: 48.
  • Tuesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2 Charged In Connection With Pawtucket Drive-By Shooting: Cops (patch.com) — Pawtucket police arrested a 20-year-old man and a juvenile after a drive-by shooting on Cottage Street, where officers recovered shell casings but found no victims. Detectives used surveillance video to identify a vehicle of interest, then took both suspects into custody on drive-by shooting and conspiracy charges. One will be arraigned by a bail commissioner while the juvenile was sent to the Rhode Island Training School.
   

• Ex-Pawtucket Schools Controller Alleges CFO Was Forced Out (upriseri.com) — Pawtucket residents are learning more about turmoil in the school district's finance office, as a former controller publicly alleged the previous CFO was fired for refusing to bend financial realities and has filed a wrongful termination suit. The School Committee later met in closed session about litigation and heard that the district's long-delayed audit remains in draft form, with exhausted staff still working toward completion.
   

• The Road Ahead, driven by Audi: Orlando City SC at New England Revolution (orlandocitysc.com) — Soccer fans in Pawtucket may recall Orlando City's dramatic 4–3 U.S. Open Cup win over New England at Centreville Bank Stadium, where the Lions erased three deficits in stoppage time. That thriller is part of the backdrop as Orlando, riding strong form and several player milestones, heads back to New England for another key late-season showdown.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good morning everyone.
    Today we are going to have another fantastic day Yesterday was a great day from early morning to late night.Stay positive my friends. (Nextdoor North Darlington)
  • I need someone to cut my grass.
    My usual guy is not responding. I am at 716 Cottage Street, Pawtucket. (Nextdoor Wendell St)
  • Babki posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in Pawtucket. Apply here.
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Pawtucket. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pawtucket here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Here are the 10 most-booked restaurants in Providence, OpenTable says (providencejournal.com)
  • Drake Maye and Ann Michael give $15K to Providence school for classroom supplies (patsfans.com)

Ok Pawtucket! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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