🌱Former Pawtucket Police Captain Dies + New Jobs Available

Hey, people of Pawtucket! It's me again, Karena Garrity, your host of the Pawtucket Daily.

First, today's weather:

Colder with a little snow. High: 35 Low: 28.

Here are the top four stories in Pawtucket today:

1. Paul J. Hochwarter 70, passed away. He proudly served as a RI law enforcement officer for over 40 years. He received his law enforcement degree from Bryant College and began his career as a Pawtucket Police Officer, rising to the rank of Captain. After retiring from the Pawtucket police force, he went on to work for both the RI State Fugitive and the State Police Violent Fugitive task forces. He finished his career as an investigator with the Attorney General’s office. (GoLocalProv)
2. Looking for a new job? Check out these Pawtucket area job openings. (Pawtucket Patch)
3. Breeze Airways has announced the expansion of its service at Rhode Island International Airport, adding five new direct flights. The new flights include the first-ever direct flight from Providence to Los Angeles as well as direct flights to Richmond, VA; Jacksonville FL; Savannah, GA; and Columbus, OH. (GoLocalProv)
4. According to a press release from the City Of Providence, effective as of March 8, the City of Providence has updated its COVID-19 vaccination policy to include a requirement that would allow employees who are not fully vaccinated against the virus, as defined by the CDC, to submit two negative covid-19 tests weekly. In addition, face masks are no longer be required in City buildings, though both City employees and visitors are welcome to continue wearing masks if they so choose. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Pawtucket:

• Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt - Pawtucket Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Take & Make Kits - Pawtucket Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Toddler Story Class - Pawtucket Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Gamers Club - Pawtucket Public Library (4:00 PM)
• High Beginner Class - Pawtucket Public Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Pawtucket Police Department: "The Pawtucket Police Department is currently searching for a missing endangered female identified as Myra Da Costa, who left an address on Appleton Ave on 03/05/22.(Facebook)
• Tri-County Community Action Agency: "It's National Consumer Protection Week, and Tri-County is promoting consumer education. Know your rights and avoid scams." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Downtown Pawtucket: " Read the latest statewide resource and news alert from build Pawtucket. Plus 2 new art grants from the city of Pawtucket." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Beverage Hill Ave: "My all white Maltese dog is missing from my home . - He has long white hair and blue eyes.If anyone sees him please call me 774-240-6970 !"(Nextdoor)

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— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a native of Connecticut, who currently resides in the Tri-Town community of Chester, Deep River and Essex. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small town community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.