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Good day Woonsocket! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

For details about the shootings at Brown University read Patch coverage here.

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  • What do the latest Woonsocket police arrest logs reveal?
  • How did Woonsocket first responders aid Brown University after the shooting?

Also on today's calendar: Sports Card Show and 1 more event.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Diana K.!

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Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Snow and flurries, up to 1", with a high of 31 and low of 10 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Very cold; breezy in the a.m., temps: high: 27, low: 17.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 35 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woonsocket Police Log Dec. 6-7 (woonsocketcall.com) — Woonsocket residents are listed in a new police log detailing several arrests made in the city between Dec. 6 and 10, including domestic assault, DUI, and drug-related charges. Names, ages, charges, and responding officers are provided so neighbors can stay informed about recent public safety activity.
   

• Mayor: 2 dead, 8 others wounded in shooting at Brown University (wcvb.com) — A mass shooting at a Brown University engineering and physics building left two people dead and eight critically injured but stable, prompting a shelter-in-place order around campus. Woonsocket’s fire department was among many Rhode Island agencies providing mutual aid as Providence, Brown police, and federal authorities continue searching for the shooter and coordinating reunification for families.
   

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📸 Beautiful sunrise over Woonsocket today 12/13/25 —Diana K. Like

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A two-vehicle crash on I-195 East under the India Point Bridge in Providence, Rhode Island, resulted in the right lane being blocked and the request for EMS to evaluate a male with a possible head injury.
    9:52PM on Dec 12: Crash blocks right lane on I-195 Eastbound at Exit 1A in Providence. 9:49PM on Dec 12: Accident on I-195 East Under India Point… (Nextdoor )
  • Hey neighbors,
    I do a ton of paint by numbers to pass the time at work and relieve anxiety but I always feel terrible throwing the extra paint away. Anywhere I can… (Nextdoor Oakton St)
  • Price Rite posted a job opening for Price Rite - Night Crew Clerk - Part Time (PRRC) Salary Range $15.75 - $20.00/hr in Woonsocket. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Day Time & Closing Crew Member with Competitive Wage! in Woonsocket. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woonsocket here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Smithfield

  • N.S. school officials say budget will be balanced despite expected loss in state aid (nrinow.news)
  • Watching Ken Burns, embracing the barter economy, and other thoughts on readers' minds (bostonglobe.com)

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Ok Woonsocket! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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