Woonsocket Man's 'America's Got Talent' Quest + Museum Shoutout

Mornin', neighbors! It's me again, Dan Hampton, bringing you the latest Woonsocket Daily.

Today we're bringing you the latest on a Woonsocket man's quest to win "America's Got Talent," as well as a local museum getting a bucket-list shoutout. Plus: You'll read the latest on efforts to erect a monument of the Rev. William Blackstone, an effort that has faced criticism from local tribe members.

First, today's weather: Humid throughout the day. High: 93, low: 72.

Here are the top stories today in Woonsocket:

1. WJAR-TV reports Keith Apicary of Woonsocket was to find out Wednesday night whether he would move on to the next round of "America's Got Talent." Apicary, whose real name is Nathan Barnatt, put on a show featuring "rhythmic spasms." (WJAR)
2. Sara Dager of Only In Your State shouted out Woonsocket's own Museum of Work and Culture, which is dedicated to sharing about life and history along the Blackstone River. (Only In Your State)
3. Eli Sherman of WPRI-TV reports members of the Narragansett Indian Tribe are unhappy over efforts to build a monument of the Rev. William Blackstone at the intersection of Exchange and Roosevelt streets in Pawtucket. The tribe said organizers behind the effort didn't officially contact them for consultation. Critics say Blackstone's time in the area coincided with the violent elimination of indigenous people. (WPRI)
4. Rob Nesbitt of WPRI-TV reports student athletes in the Rhode Island Interscholastic League will not have to cover their faces during the upcoming fall season, except while inside school buildings. Furthermore, teams will not need to cap the number of fans in the stands. (WPRI)
5. Brian Amaral of The Boston Globe reports a libel and trespassing lawsuit has been filed following an argument and confrontation over beach access in Charlestown, Rhode Island. (The Boston Globe, subscription required)

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Woonsocket Patch Notebook

• The Woonsocket Animal Control Shelter is asking for the owners of a lost dog to come forward. (Facebook)
• The Harmony Fire District said a little rain couldn't keep the golfers away, as participants had a wonderful time at the district's golf tournament last week. (Facebook)
• The Woonsocket Historical Society marked the flood of August 1955 and resulting destruction it left in Woonsocket. The organizations shared aerial shots of Harris Pond, Precious Blood Cemetery and the surrounding area. (Facebook)
• The Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park celebrated Founders Day on Wednesday at Old Slater Mill. (Facebook)

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— Dan Hampton

About me: Hi! My name is Dan Hampton and I'm the program manager for Patch's Community Publisher Initiative. Formerly a local editor on Long Island covering Port Washington, Wantagh-Seaford, Levittown, Glen Cove, Plainview, Syosset, New Hyde Park, Hicksville, Great Neck, Oyster Bay and Mineola. I am the former wire editor on Patch's national team and a former news associate at The Associated Press. I graduated with a journalism degree from Temple University in Philadelphia. Send tips and/or photos of your dog to dan.hampton@patch.com.

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