🌱Looking For A New Job? + Weekend Armed Robbery At Market

Rise and shine, Pawtucket! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything happening around Pawtucket today.

First, today's weather:

A couple of morning showers. High: 70 Low: 44.

Here are the top three stories in Pawtucket today:

1. Are you looking for a new job or a career change? See this list of new jobs in the Pawtucket area. (Pawtucket Patch)
2. Police are currently investigating an armed robbery that happened Saturday at McCoy Market. Reportedly there is no word on what the suspect was armed with. (WPRI.com)
3. It's that time of year in Rhode Island when they're a lot more orange signs up on roads throughout the state warning motorists about road work. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is reminding drivers to be vigilant while going through those work zones and to take extra care in regard to worker safety. "Our workers are in danger every day," RIDOT Director Peter Alviti said. (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)
• ILSR - Pawtucket Public Library (3:00 PM)
• Evening Beginner Class - Pawtucket Public Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Pawtucket Arts Collaborative's: Spring Member Show has just opened the entry period. This is a member only show with NO FEES. Members may submit 1 or 2 pieces of work.
  The deadline for entries is May 1. (Facebook)
• Pawtucket Parks & Recreation: Cold Sweat at Daggett Farm Summer Concert Series, August 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. (Facebook)
• Pawtucket YMCA: "Healthy kids day! Saturday, April 30! Free and Open to the public! Fun activities! Come join us!" (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with 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.