🌱Feeding The Need For Milk + Woman's Body Found In Refrigerator

Hey, people of Providence! It's me again, Karena Garrity, your host of the Providence Daily.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds. High: 49 Low: 34.

Here are the top five stories today in Providence:

1. On Monday, Gov. Dan McKee signed into law an extension to the pandemic policy suspending the cap on workdays for retired educators. The initial policy, which was put in place by an executive order from the governor, in an effort to address staffing shortages across the state during the COVID-19 pandemic, was set to expire March 31. Now it has been extended until the end of the current school year to avoid staffing shortages in schools. (Patch)
2. Nathan Cooper, 53, of Providence is being held without bail pending his next court date. He is accused of murdering his girlfriend, 40-year-old Sherbert Maddox. Her body was found by police in Cooper's refrigerator, six days after she was shot. She was wrapped in blankets and cellophane. (Providence Patch)
3. The local real estate market is never boring. Here is a list of the newest properties to hit the Providence area Real Estate market. (Providence Patch)
4. It's a challenging time for homebuyers in the Ocean State. R.I. Association of Realtors President Agueda Del Borgo said the state currently has the lowest inventory since Rhode Island started keeping records. According to Rhode Island Living, in February 2012 there were over 5,200 single-family homes for sale here, in February 2017 there were 3,097, in February 2021 there were 1,137, and last month there were only 789. (WPRI.com)
5. Milk is one of the most highly requested items at food pantries. To feed that need, Garelick farms donated 100,000 shelf-stable “Giving Cow” milk cartons to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Giving Cow cartons are even better for food pantries than fresh milk because they have a shelf life of up to 12 months. Fresh milk only has a shelf life of 20 days. (WPRI.com)

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Today in Providence:

• Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention @RWPBC (9:00 AM)
• Ready for Kindergarten (Ages 3-5) - Providence Community Library (10:00 AM)
• PVD Young Makers - Providence Community Library (2:30 PM)
• Libraries Launch Lives - Middle School Maker Program (3:00 PM)
• Game On! Wednesdays - Providence Community Library (3:30 PM)
• Robot Coding for Kids (Grades 3-6) - Providence Community Library (4:00 PM)
• Spanish & English Homework Help! - Providence Community Library (4:00 PM)
• PPSD Career Fair - Providence Public Schools (5:00 PM)
• GED/COMPUTER - Providence Community Library (5:30 PM)
• Art for Grown Ups - Providence Community Library (6:30 PM)
• Latin Dance Class - Providence Community Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Rhode Island School of Design: "Storytelling is a fundamental human act that crosses cultures, ages, ethnicities and genders. These students — many of whom are interested in pursuing careers in animation — are exploring storytelling through character development." (Instagram)
• Providence Children's Museum: "Experience WaterFire Providence at #PCM this Saturday!" (Facebook)
• Providence College: "Providence College Men's Basketball Coach Ed Cooley has been a big part of the Providence College community since he was hired in 2011. Cooley, who was named 2022 BIG EAST Coach of the Year, is one of four finalists for the 2022 Werner Ladder Naismith Men's Coach of the Year Award" (Facebook)
• Providence Performing Arts Ctr: "The 2022/2023 season is “Simply the Best!” Our Taco/The White Family Foundation Bway Series features the national tour launch of @TinaBroadway, two weeks of @SixBroadway, and some of the hottest Broadway shows." (Instagram)
• The Providence Flea: "It’s finally HERE! Come check out our “Halfway to Halloween” Market, Friday night from 5-9 p.m. at @farmfreshri. Planned in collaboration with @witchesnomne, explore the world of the magical, mystical + arcane, as you wander." (Instagram)
• Providence Fire Fighters: "Congratulations to Captain Mark Giusti and Lieutenant Michael Misto on their promotions!" (Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a URI and I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love Providence and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.