North Smithfield Drug Bust + Civil War Sword On Display

Morning, people of Woonsocket! Here's what you need to know to start your day.

First, today's weather: Rain in the afternoon and evening. High: 91, low: 63.

Here are the top stories around Woonsocket today:

1. North Smithfield police seized $36,000 and two pounds of marijuana during a drug raid, and a local man faces felony charges. (Patch)
2. North Attleboro police are denying that they used excessive force in arresting a domestic abuse suspect in 2018. Frank Gallagher, 39, last year sued the town in federal court seeking $2.5 million. (The Sun Chronicle)
3. A state-approved wetlands development project in Cumberland has been withdrawn. The project had been been proposed by the son of Gov. Dan McKee's chief of staff, leading to litigation and accusations of political favoritism. (The Valley Breeze)
4. A locally-crafted Civil War sword is now on display at a Woonsocket museum. (NRINow)
5. Rhode Island has issued a mask requirement for all state facilities. (Trumbull Times)

Today in Woonsocket

• Stilburnin rocks the American Legion Fairmont. 870 River Street. 7 p.m.
• Back to School Celebration. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Woonsocket Middle School at Hamlet.

Woonsocket Patch Notebook

• Woonsocket Harris Public Library: "If you have any old book sets like this and you are looking to donate them." (Facebook)
• Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park: "A small but mighty group of participants at our Healing Arts in the Park session last night." (Facebook)
• Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park: "Come on down to Providence for some free Shakespeare at Roger Williams National Memorial." (Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! I'll see you soon. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe.