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Good morning Woonsocket! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Woonsocket woman faces drug charges and probation violation
  • Need groceries? Woonsocket High's new pantry is now open
  • Ready for pierogi and polka at Woonsocket's American Legion?

Also on today's calendar: Sports Card Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Turning sunny; low humidity, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Saturday: Delightful with plenty of sun, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Humid with rain, mainly early, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Woonsocket Woman Jailed On Coke And Ecstasy Charges: Cops (patch.com) — Residents in Woonsocket are learning more about the recent arrest of a 40-year-old local woman on cocaine and ecstasy possession charges, according to Rhode Island State Police. She was taken into custody on Friday afternoon, also held on a warrant for failing to appear in a prior disorderly conduct case, and is being presented as a probation violator.
   

2. Woonsocket High Opens School Food Pantry With FeedRI (upriseri.com) — Woonsocket High School now hosts a full food pantry right inside the building, giving local students, staff, and neighborhood families easy access to free groceries during the school week. Backed by RIDE, FeedRI, and CVS Health, the on-campus pantry aims to reduce food insecurity by placing help directly where teens and families already are.
   

3. Laughs, true crime and plenty of polka: What to do in Rhode Island this weekend (oceanstatemedia.org) — Woonsocket residents can head to the local American Legion for a lively Polka Fest featuring the Eddie Forman Orchestra and Polish specialties from Krakow Deli Smokehouse and Bakery. The roundup also highlights Tom Papa's stand-up in Providence, a true-crime play at Trinity Rep, and a new folk festival in South Kingstown this weekend.
   

4. RI Veterans Voice 10.09.26 – Dental Services, Local Events, Resources – John A. Cianci (rinewstoday.com) — Local veterans in Woonsocket can learn that a 90% VA disability rating alone doesn't qualify them for full VA dental care, but several other programs and discounted insurance options may help. The column also highlights free or low-cost dental events, statewide veteran benefits, and recurring volunteer visits to Friendly Home on Rhodes Avenue in Woonsocket, plus many other support groups and discounts.
   

5. Family of Joseph Ramos speaks out after second teen charged in Providence killing (coastalabc.com) — A young man from Woonsocket was killed in Providence in May, and his family is speaking out now that a second teenager has been charged with his murder. Relatives are finding some relief in the new arrest while emphasizing his loving personality and rejecting rumors about his life as they focus on honoring his memory.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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