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Good morning to you Pawtucket! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which big-name rivals are coming to Pawtucket for 2026 USL Cup?
  • Will Pawtucket Fios viewers miss key NFL and holiday broadcasts?

Also on today's calendar: Cultural Survival Bazaar and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 46 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Friday: Windy with rain, temps: high: 59, low: 27.
  • Saturday: Sun, then clouds; colder, with a high of 40 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rhode Island FC to Participate in Group Five of 2026 Prinx Tires USL Cup (oursportscentral.com) — Soccer fans in Pawtucket can look ahead to Rhode Island FC hosting two 2026 Prinx Tires USL Cup group-stage matches in the city, including games on June 6 and July 11. The club’s full group schedule is set, with trips to Hartford and Portland before those home dates and a potential path to knockout rounds later in 2026.
   

• Fios customers in Boston and Providence lose FOX channels (boston.com) — Pawtucket-area Verizon Fios customers are caught in a contract dispute that has blacked out FOX and NBC programming for viewers in the Providence metro area since December 15. The standoff with Cox Media Group affects access to local news, weather, and major sports, with both sides blaming each other while Fios points customers to streaming alternatives that require separate subscriptions.
   

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