🌱R.I. Experiencing Blood Emergency + Warm Weather On It's Way

Hello, Pawtucket! Writing your daily newsletter is truly a rewarding experience, and your loyalty has made it all the better! I just wanted to say, you might be missing the Pawtucket newsletter for a while -- but don’t worry! It won’t be away for long, we just are focusing on some other Patch communities at the moment. Thanks for your support and patience, and we will be back and better than ever, sooner than you think.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and windy. High: 61 Low: 45.

Here are the top three stories today in Pawtucket:

1. There are still local job opportunities available, as companies hire to address the demands of the new normal. Here's a list of businesses hiring in the Pawtucket area. (Pawtucket Patch)
2. Rhode Island is experiencing a Blood Emergency! The Rhode Island Blood Center declared a blood emergency Monday due to school breaks and increased traveling causing "an alarming drop in donations." Reportedly, the state's overall blood supply is down to enough for two to three days. (Providence Patch)
3. By Friday, it's going to be feeling like summer — we hope! Reports are calling for warmer, spring-like temperatures starting Thursday and running into Friday and Saturday, with a possible high of 80 degrees. So, get ready to swap out your sweatshirts for shorts! (Patch)

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Today in Pawtucket:

• Evening Beginner Class - Pawtucket Public Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket: "Looking for a way to support the Club? Throughout the month of May, when you purchase a reusable Community Bag from Stop & Shop located at 368-398 Cottage Street, Pawtucket, RI, we will receive a $1 donation! Thank you Stop & Shop!" (Facebook)
• Pawtucket Central Falls Health Equity Zone: "Vaccination clinics in Pawtucket are coming up in the next two weeks!" (Facebook)
• Rhode Island Foundation: "The Robert G. and Joyce Andrew College Scholarship Fund offers renewable scholarships for students attending several Rhode Island colleges and universities. Learn more about this unique opportunity from Neil Steinberg." (Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Pawtucket Daily? Contact me at karena.garrity@patch.com