🌱Who's Hiring In Pawtucket? + Relief At The Gas Pump

Good day, people of Pawtucket! Karena Garrity here with today's copy of thePawtucket Daily.

First, today's weather:

Beautiful with periods of sun. High: 60 Low: 45.

Here are the top four stories today in Pawtucket:

1. Who’s Hiring in and around Pawtucket? Are you looking for a new job? (Pawtucket Patch)
2. There is a little relief at the pump in Rhode Island. According to a GasBuddy report, the current price for a gallon of gas in Providence is 20.9 cents higher than it was a month ago and $1.36 higher than a year ago. However, gas prices have fallen 7.9 cents over the past week making the average price per gallon $4.13. (WLNE-TV (ABC6))
3. Marking the first event of the new Department of Environmental Management (DEM) initiative to get people out and enjoying the many and varied state parks and outdoor recreational areas in Rhode Island, the DEM invites residents of all ages and physical abilities to the National Walking Day on April 6. The event will be held at Lincoln Woods State Park from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (Warwick Post)
4. The fifth annual RI Black Film Fest starts Wednesday. The festival will host panels, roundtables workshops and author events through the platform of film. The festival runs over three days in two venues in Providence and Newport. (Providence Daily Dose)

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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)
• Two for the Rhode Jazz Show - Pawtucket Public Library (5:30 PM)
• Evening Beginner Class - Pawtucket Public Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Hope Artiste Village: Hop on down to our Easter Stroll at Hope Artiste Village on April 10. (Facebook)
• Hope Artiste Village: Free Easter picture day with your pet. Enter to win a custom-made outfit. (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Oakhill: "FOR CAT PEOPLE 🐈🐱 - Still available. FREE CAT LITTER!! In white plastic bag. On curb. 57 Blaisdell Ave Pawtucket Please come and get it!!!" (Nextdoor)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.