Poppy Seed Dressing Recall + Food Costs 8% More + Ladder Truck

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Aldi is recalling a salad dressing. Also, you’re paying 8% more for groceries than the national average. Finally, Woonsocket now shares a used ladder truck.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 79 Low: 67.

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Here are the top stories today in Woonsocket:

1. Aldi is recalling its Simply Nature Organic Poppy Seed Dressing. “The recalled product comes in a 12 fl. oz. glass bottle with the Best if Used By date of February 15, 2023, and UPC #4099100023169. The lot code is printed on the bottle above the label.” The dressing was delivered to Aldi between August 20 and September 10. If you have some in your pantry, return it to the store for a full refund. (Valley Breeze)
2. Woonsocket's residents are paying 8% more in groceries than the national average. Utilities costs are 36% higher. If you don’t like this news, it won’t get any better. The cost of groceries is “expected to increase between 1.5 and 2.5 percent” in 2022. (PayScale, USDA)
3. The North Providence mayor bought a used ladder truck for the fire department. He then sold the city’s other ladder truck to the communities of “Cumberland, Lincoln, Smithfield and Woonsocket to share.” It is unclear where the truck will be stored. (The Valley Breeze)
4. The Brimfield Antiques Show is over. Woonsocket's collectibles dealers Diane and Glen Turner were in attendance for the 38th year. Their collectibles run the gamut from Barbie to Christmas. (Antiques and the Arts Weekly)

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Today in Woonsocket:

• AutumnFest Kick-Off Party at The Pomodoro, 476 Rathbun Street. (6 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
• Divas of Drag with Haley Star and LaDiva Jonz at the Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square. (7:30 p.m.)

Woonsocket Patch Notebook

• Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park: "This Saturday, September 25 is National Public Lands Day. To celebrate, enjoy a weekend of free public events at Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. All weekend: free ranger-led programs will be offered at Slater Mill Natio..." (Facebook)
• RI Hospitality Association: "Chip Rogers, the President/CEO of @americanhotelassociation joining the RIHA Board to discuss the issues facing the hotel and travel industry." (Facebook)
• Woonsocket Historical Society: "Yesterday was the 83rd anniversary of the Hurricane of 38. Attached are a few photos of the damage done in Woonsocket. If you have any Woonsocket photos or artifacts you would like to share with us, please visit the Woonsocket Historical..." (Facebook)
• Woonsocket Harris Public Library: "Reading recommendations from BookPage for National Hispanic Heritage Month. https://bookpage.com/page/nhhm-2021" (Facebook)

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About me: Sylvia Cochran works out of sunny Southern California and has been freelance writing full-time since 2005. Her SEO-optimized internet copy includes social media marketing projects and German to English business translations. She loves dogs, cats, books, plays Fishdom (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.

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