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For Immediate Release
The Woonsocket Harris Public Library, 303 Clinton St Woonsocket, will host the Renaissance 5 Brass Quintet on Wednesday, June 27th from 7pm-8pm. Come join us at the library for a lively hour of music for all ages. Free event and open to all. For more information, please contact the library at 401-769-9044.
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Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial is on a break today, but a ruling on whether he violated his gag order could be announced. Judge Juan Merchan barred him from criticizing just about anyone connected to the case. Yesterday, Merchan said he's reserving a decision whether Trump violated the order, after prosecutors said he posted about potential witnesses. The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments on abortion for the first time since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Justices listened to arguments in a case over whether Idaho's strict abortion restrictions conflict with a federal law requiring hospitals to provide patients emergency care. Idaho's law makes it a felony for physicians to perform most abortions except to save the life of the mother. Ohio is allowing breastfeeding mothers to be excused from jury duty. The law says that if a prospective juror can provide documentation to the judge that they're currently breastfeeding their one-year-old or younger child, they can be excused. the governor signed the bill late yesterday. A six-term congressman from New Jersey has passed away. Sixty-five-year-old Newark Democrat Donald Payne died after suffering a heart attack earlier this month. The congressman has suffered a series of health issues through the years. The NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs features three games tonight. In the East, the Boston Bruins will head to Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs for game three. In the Western Conference, the Vegas Golden Knights will face off against the Stars in Dallas for game two of their series. Lastly, the Los Angeles Kings will play the Oilers in Edmonton in game two. 
