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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.
 

 

House Republicans made a late-night breakthrough on President Trump's massive spending bill. After hours of internal GOP wrangling, the House narrowly passed a key procedural vote - 219 to 213 - to move the multi-trillion-dollar package forward. The bill now heads to a final vote this morning, just one step away from the president's desk.        A drive-by shooting outside a Chicago nightclub leaves three people dead and at least 16 others hurt. It happened late Wednesday near the Artis Lounge, as people were leaving an album release party for hip hop artist Mello Buckzz. Police have not released any information yet on the suspect or suspects.        Sean "Diddy" Combs will stay in jail until sentencing after he was found guilty of transporting people for prostitution. The hip hop mogul was found not guilty of the most serious charges against him, including racketeering and sex trafficking. He is expected to be sentenced on October 3rd.        Bryan Kohberger is pleading guilty to the murders of four University of Idaho students. Kohberger accepted a plea deal in court that removes the death penalty but guarantees life in prison without parole. Prosecutors say evidence includes his Amazon purchase of the murder weapon. Sentencing is set for later this month.        New court documents reveal Kilmar Abrego Garcia was beaten and tortured in an El Salvador prison after being deported under the Trump administration. The 30-year-old El Salvador native reportedly faced severe abuse, sleep deprivation, and malnutrition. The claims are part of a lawsuit filed by his wife. Abrego Garcia is now back in U.S. custody in Tennessee, awaiting trial on immigration-related charges.        Astronomers in Europe spot a rare interstellar object passing through our Solar System. The European Space Agency says the object is about 12 miles wide and likely came from outside the Solar System. It's only the third known interstellar visitor ever recorded. Telescopes worldwide are watching it now and you can, too, during a live stream on YouTube tonight from the Virtual Telescope Project.       

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