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🌱 Pawtucket Real Estate + Joshua Terrien + Vaccine Clinic

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Happy Wednesday, people of Pawtucket! Let's start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's everything worth knowing today in Pawtucket.


First, today's weather:

Not as cold, becoming breezy. High: 43 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories today in Pawtucket:

  1. If you're on the hunt for a new home, check out this week's real estate roundup in the Pawtucket area. You'll want to see the new 1,556 sq. ft, three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath on Paul Street that is newly listed. Don't miss Saturday's open house on Mowry St. where you can view a 1,665 sq. ft. 4-bedroom, one-bath home. (Pawtucket Patch)
  2. A Pawtucket man who nearly hit an officer with his vehicle during a drug bust was ordered held without bail on Tuesday. 26-year-old Joshua Terrien is facing multiple charges, including drug charges related to an arrest on South Worcester Street in Norton on Monday. He was arraigned in Attleboro District Court and his next hearing is Friday. (WJAR)
  3. On Sunday, Feb. 20, Joseph Jenks Middle School will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Those looking to get vaccinated can receive their first dose, second dose, or booster vaccine of Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J. Flu vaccines will also be available at the clinic. (Vaccinate RI)

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Today in Pawtucket:

  • Cupid Scavenger Hunt, At Pawtucket Public Library (All Day)

From my notebook:

  • The Pawtucket Police Department wants to remind everyone to protect their heart, loved ones, and wallets! The FBI has some great information and resources to help avoid romance scams that are sadly just too good to be true! (Facebook)
  • RIDOH Drug Overdose Prevention and Response, State of Rhode Island encourages Rhode Islanders to learn how to practice safer drug use and prevent an overdose. Carry naloxone and encourage your friends to do the same. (Nextdoor)

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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.

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