🌱 Shoutout To Dominique DiSpirito! + No Strike At Landmark Medical?

Morning, Woonsocket; today is International Moment of Laughter Day! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right.

She’s the university’s valedictorian and has a bright future. Also, the informational picketing seems to have worked. Finally, the Superman Building is going to become housing.

First, today's weather:

Showers late in the afternoon. High: 75 Low: 48.

Here are the top five stories in Woonsocket today:

1. A shoutout to Dominique DiSpirito! The University of Maine's political science major from Woonsocket is 2022’s valedictorian. “From her leadership in All Maine Women and her research in Acadia National Park and throughout Maine, to her work this summer in Washington, D.C. as a Truman Scholar, Dominique is making a difference in our university community and in the state.” (University of Maine)
2. Do you remember the picketing in front of the Landmark Medical Center last month? The Local 5067 of United Nurses and Allied Professionals said Tuesday that they reached a tentative three-year agreement. The actual union ratification vote is on Monday at the facility. (Woonsocket Call)
3. We learned on Tuesday that the "Superman Building" will be turned into a residential building. “The project is expected to cost $220 million and result in 285 new residential units.” “Twenty percent of the building's 285 apartments will be designated for affordable housing. The building will also have about 8,000 square feet of commercial office space and community space for events, stores, and other uses.” (Patch)
4. Mark your calendars! The American Legion Post 85 is hosting a Steak & Cigar Benefit next Wednesday. Proceeds of the event go to the Purple Up campaign. Enjoy “3 quality cigars, steak dinner with seafood casserole, raffles, and surprises! Tickets are only $50.” (FB)
5. On Wednesday, Governor Dan McKee “extended Rhode Island’s state of emergency declaration to May 11.” According to his administration, the governor took this step to continue securing “certain federal funding.” (WJAR)

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Today in Woonsocket:

• The St. Joseph Veteran Association hosts its Quarter Auction Fundraiser (6 PM)
• Closing Reception For Shaped By Our Roots at Revival Brewing & Lost Valley Pizza and Brewery (6 PM)
• Free Movie Night at the Stadium Theatre (7 PM)

From my notebook:

• A dog was found in the area of Privilege Street. If you own this dog or know the owner, please contact Woonsocket Animal Control at 401-766-6571. Thank you everyone! (Facebook)
• Take advantage of a FREE one-hour class by the RI Small Business Development Center today at 10am: Bookkeeping For Small Businesses (Facebook)
• A Nursery Avenue neighbor is looking for baby clothes 3 to 10 years old, if you no longer need your baby clothes please let them know. (Nextdoor)

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— Sylvia Cochran

About me: Sylvia Cochran works out of sunny Southern California and has been freelance writing full-time since 2005. She loves dogs, cats, books, plays Best Fiends (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.