Diocese of Providence announces new Superintendent of Catholic Schools

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Following an extensive, nationwide search, Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of Providence, has appointed Dr. James Power as Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Providence.  “I am confident Dr. Power will serve exceptionally well in leading our schools to continue their academic excellence, in calling the students to a life of generous service,…

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In the Arena with Congressman David Cicilline

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Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island about issues relevant to the people of the state. This week, Paolino interviews Congressman David Cicilline. They talk about Ukraine, Russia, and Putin and civilian involvement in the war and how a thriving Democracy on Russia’s border is Putin’s biggest threat – speaking to why…

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Your RI Weather Today, April 17, 2022 – John Donnelly

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by John Donnelly, meteorologist Cold front clears through in the morning with showers ending before dawn, cloud cover thinning by mid morning. A northwesterly breeze kicks up during the day as high pressure squeezes in with a noticeably cooler fee to the afternoon, highs in the low 50’s after morning lows in the low 40’s.…

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RI Foundation has 100 new scholarships for high school seniors/college students

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High school seniors and current college students are eligible to apply Local students have until May 9 to apply for nearly 100 new scholarships at the Rhode Island Foundation. The organization estimates students will receive an average of about $6,000. The financial aid is through the Foundation’s new Robert G. and Joyce Andrew College Scholarship Fund, which is named in honor of the late donors. The gift is…

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HeliService will fly out of Quonset to support Rhode Island, Long Island wind turbines

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Photo: HeliService Ørsted and Eversource have announced that HeliService International Inc. has been awarded the contract for helicopter crew change operations for the two companies’ joint venture offshore wind projects in the Northeast United States. HeliService International Inc. will use the Leonardo AW169 helicopters to support Ørsted and Eversource’s offshore wind operations in the Northeast…

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RI Weekend Weather Wrap, April 16/17, 2022 – John Donnelly

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by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 4/16/22: A cold front approaches later in the day with some evening and overnight showers. Cloud cover rules the day beforehand, with a decent breeze out of the south-southwest gusting to 30 mph. Highs in the low 60’s and lows around 50. Sunday 4/17/22:  Cold front clears through in the…

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Rhode Island moves from low to medium COVID levels – CDC & RIDOH

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Early Friday morning we received an email from the RIDOH spokesperson, after data from the CDC had been updated on Thursday night – noting RI’s uptick in COVID cases. CDC and other COVID statisticians note Rhode Island has the fastest growing number of cases in the US. Considering most tests are now done in the…

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