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The photographic works of local resident Melvyn Gendron are now on exhibit in the center aisle display cases at the Woonsocket Harris Public Library, 303 Clinton Street. Titled "Seasons of Light", the series of photographs captures the dramatic contrast of light and shadow against a variety of objects. The exhibit is available for viewing now through October 31, 2022 during the library's regular business hours. The library is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am-9pm, Tuesdays and Fridays from 9am-5pm, and Saturdays in September from 1pm-5pm.  

President Trump will leave Washington today on the one-year anniversary of his second inauguration and head to Europe. He's scheduled to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos amid tensions over putting Greenland under U.S. control. Trump has threatened tariffs on European allies that oppose his plans and the EU is considering retaliatory tariffs. Speaking to reporters last night, the president said he's not expecting much pushback from allies this week.        A first-time National Champion has been crowned. The Hoosiers took down the Hurricanes 27-21 in the College Football Playoff title game from Miami. Top-ranked Indiana finished with a perfect, 16-and-0 season as number-10 ended the year 13-and-3.        The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation after protesters interrupted a service at a Minnesota church. Sunday's protest gained traction on social media with claims that the pastor at Cities Church heads the local ICE office. DOJ Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon posted on X that the protesters will be investigated for civil rights violations, including desecrating a house of worship.        An Indiana judge and his wife are recovering after someone shot them in their home on Sunday afternoon. Superior Court Judge Steven Meyer [[ My-er ]] and his wife, Kimberly, reportedly went to answer the door at their Lafayette home after someone knocked and said they had the couple's dog before opening fire. The shooter is still on the loose and the FBI has now joined the investigation.        Prince Harry is in court again today in London as part of the high-profile trial against the publisher of The Daily Mail, accused of breaking the law to gather information. The British royal, who's set to testify tomorrow in the U.K., is joined by other claimants like Elton John and Liz Hurley.        A new report shows the average net worth for Americans by age group. The report from financial services firm Empower says the average 50-year-old is worth more than one-point-four-million dollars. If the average number seems inflated, that's because it is. Empower says the average number is brought up by the super wealthy while the median net worth for a 50-year-old is closer to 190-thousand.       

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