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WOONSOCKET, R.I.: Due the COVID-19 Global Health Pandemic restrictions of
maintaining social distancing and limited gatherings by the Executive Order of Governor
Gina Raimondo, the City of Woonsocket is postponing its annual Independence Day
Fireworks display.
Director of Human Services Linda Plays says, “The health and well-being of our
residents is paramount at this unprecedented time.” Plays said “We have chosen to
postpone this event until we are all able to fully enjoy the festive display. Tentatively, our
goal is to plan a Labor Day event including fireworks”.
Once a new date has been confirmed the event will be held on the grounds of the World
War II Veterans Memorial Park on Social Street.
Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt wishes all residents a safe and Happy 4th of July.
 

The Democratic-controlled Senate is quickly dismissing the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The Senate voted to rule both impeachment articles unconstitutional because they did not rise to the level of "high crimes and misdemeanors." Senate Republicans raised several motions to try and kick off a lengthy trial but they all failed along party lines.        Arizona's near-total abortion ban is still law. The Civil War-era law outlaws the procedure except to save the life of the woman and threatens providers with prison sentences between two and five years. The state's House did not repeal law on Wednesday following Democratic lawmakers attempt to do so.        House Speaker Mike Johnson is unveiling his plan to provide military assistance to critical U.S. allies. Johnson released four bills to provide aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan today. The speaker plans to vote on the legislation Saturday evening.        Whistleblowers are accusing airplane manufacturer Boeing of covering up major safety and quality failures. Boeing quality engineer Sam Salehpour testified during a Senate hearing today, and warned Boeing's 787 Dreamliner is unsafe to fly due to assembly flaws. He told lawmakers he raised the issue with leadership for more than three years and was ignored.        Performers at California's Disneyland park are filing a petition to unionize. On Wednesday, Disney performers announced they're ready to hold a vote on union representation. That vote will likely happen in May or June.        Martin Scorsese is eyeing his next several projects. The Oscar-winning director is in talks to shoot Frank Sinatra and Jesus biopics. Variety reports the film on Sinatra would see Leonardo DiCaprio, who starred in Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon," play the singer with Jennifer Lawrence portraying his second wife.        

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