🌱Abandoned Puppy Gets Happy Ending + Pawtucket Officer Being Sued

Up and at 'em, Pawtucket! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

Cooler with rain at times. High: 48 Low: 44.

Here are the top three stories today in Pawtucket:

1. Pawtucket Police officer Daniel Dolan Jr. who has been charged in a teen's shooting is now being sued by Emily and Francisco Rodrigues. The Rodrigues have sued Dolan, and the city, in U.S. District Court, accusing Dolan of battering and assaulting Emily Rodrigues during an incident that happened on April 19, 2019. (The Providence Journal)
2. It is a happy ending for Axel the Chihuahua puppy that was abandoned by a Pawtucket woman, on the side of the road, the night before a snow storm. He has lovingly been adopted by the police department that saved him, the North Attleborough Police. He is now officially the department's new community mascot. (Turnto10.com)
3. The state's largest day of giving, 401Gives broke records and raised more than $3 million for 500 different organizations. United Way reportedly said, since the event's debut in 2020, 401Gives has raised more than $6.6 million for nonprofits in Rhode Island.(WPRI.com)

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Today in Pawtucket:

• Take & Make Kits - Pawtucket Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Bunny Scavenger Hunt - Pawtucket Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Toddler Story Class - Pawtucket Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Teen Gamers Club - Pawtucket Public Library (4:00 PM)
• Evening High Beginner Class - Pawtucket Public Library (6:00 PM)
• Hook & Needle Guild of Rhode Island - Pawtucket Public Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Hope Artiste Village: Hop on down to our Easter Stroll at Hope Artiste Village on April 10. (Facebook)
• Shea High School: Shea/Tolman Softball Car Wash at Shea High School on April 9. (Facebook)
• Boys & Girl Club of Pawtucket: "The Club is having April School Vacation here! April 18 - 22, 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily. $150 for an entire week of fun, including lunch & dinner each day and a field trip! For all kids ages 5 - 12." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Darlington: "Hello neighbors. - We are having a fundraising for Aphasia. Tickets are available at the https://www.funny4funds.com/ev... Looking for ticket sales and raffles items." (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a URI graduate and I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love Pawtucket and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.