🌱 Pawtucket Man Stabbed By Stepdaughter + RI Ice Cream Recall

Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Pawtucket Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very cold. High: 24 Low: 10.

Here are the top three stories today in Pawtucket:

1. A local man was hospitalized Friday night after being stabbed by his stepdaughter, according to Pawtucket police. Authorities report the 18-year-old woman grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed her stepfather as he tried to disarm her. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries; the woman was arrested on the scene for several domestic offenses. (WLNE-TV (ABC6))
2. The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) reports that the Royal Ice Cream Company, Inc. has expanded its recent product recall due to possible Listeria contamination. Affected products were distributed in retail stores across Rhode Island and other states under several brand names, including Royal Ice Cream Brand, Newport Creamy, and Biggy Iggy's Ice Cream Sandwiches. Though health officials stated there have been no reports of illness related to these products, anyone who has purchased these products is advised to return or dispose of them. (WPRI.com)
3. Puppy love was in the air Friday night as dozens of animal lovers gathered at The Guild Pawtucket for a "doggy speed dating" event. The Valentine's celebration brought together potential adopters and adoptable dogs from Save One Soul Animal Rescue League. According to the local nonprofit, "nights like tonight are great to get some puppy kisses, meet new friends, and raise money for a great cause." (ABC 6 News)

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Today in Pawtucket:

• Take & Make Kits - Pawtucket Public Library (All Day)
• Cupid Scavenger Hunt - Pawtucket Public Library (All Day)
• Book Bundles For Kids - Pawtucket Public Library (9:00 AM)
• High Beginner Class - Pawtucket Public Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Employees at Shred-it, a document shredding company in Pawtucket, have passed strike authorizations. Workers are reportedly seeking better health/retirement benefits as well as wage protections. (Providence Business First)
• Help the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket make waves during this year's Shark-a-Thon, taking place on Thursday, Feb. 17! This is the Sharks Swim Team’s biggest fundraiser of the year. (Facebook)
• A lost dog was seen on Progress Street in Pawtucket on Feb. 10. If you know this dog, please contact the Pawtucket Animal Shelter. (Facebook)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners, and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, hiking, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.