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🌱Drug Supplier Faces Charges In Fatal Overdose + The Falcons Are Back

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Hey, Pawtucket! Let's get you started this Sunday with everything you need to know going on in Pawtucket today.


First, today's weather:

Rain and drizzle in the p.m.. High: 53 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories today in Pawtucket:

  1. Walik Morrison, 32, of Pawtucket faced charges Friday after an indictment was handed up by a Providence grand jury that accused him of supplying drugs that led to a fatal overdose. On Feb. 15, the police raided Morrison's apartment and reportedly seized almost three pounds of marijuana, eight grams of cocaine, twelve grams of fentanyl and 726 counterfeit pressed pills that tested positive for fentanyl. (The Providence Journal)
  2. They're back! A pair of Peregrine falcons have once again claimed the top of the "Superman" building in Providence as their own. The pair can be seen on live stream tending to their eggs in their cozy nest. (WPRI.com)
  3. Jason Kendrick, broke into a woman's home on Miller Avenue and walked inside naked. He allegedly got into bed with the woman. Police have since charged Kendrick with breaking and entering. (Providence Patch)

Today in Pawtucket:

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From my notebook:

  • AARP Rhode Island: "AARP now offers the Smart Driver class virtually through Zoom. Next classes are April 23 and 30. Register now; you could save on insurance later." (Facebook)
  • Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra: "Get your tickets today for this exclusive gala fundraising event! Principal Conductor and Artistic Director Bramwell Tovey begins his new chapter with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra." (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Slater Park: "Quality Rental is hiring for an event consultant, delivery drivers and production staff. Applications can be filled out online or in person." (Nextdoor)

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— 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.

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