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Morning Central Falls! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • When and where Central Falls teams hit the field this week
  • How Central Falls residents benefit from this regional electricity program change
  • How many Central Falls students attend schools needing intensive state support?

Also on today's calendar: The Third Great Marian Procession and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Sunday: Turning out cloudy, temps: high: 65, low: 57.
  • Monday: Some rain in the morning, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Here's what happened on a busy Thursday night of RI high school sports (providencejournal.com) — Central Falls athletes are in the mix on a packed Rhode Island high school sports slate, with matchups at Macomber Stadium and against Juanita Sanchez/St. Patrick Co-op highlighted in the schedule. The roundup recaps Thursday's soccer, volleyball, and tennis results from across the state and lists upcoming games local fans can attend. It's a handy guide if you follow Central Falls or nearby school teams.
   

2. Barrington energy aggregation program's winter rate on the rise (eastbayri.com) — Central Falls is one of eight Rhode Island communities in a shared electricity aggregation program that's raising winter rates but still undercutting Rhode Island Energy's standard price. While Barrington's new winter rate is highlighted, Central Falls participants also benefit from extra local renewable power options, flexible enrollment, and upcoming bill credits meant to cushion higher seasonal electricity costs.
   

3. Rhode Island students' test scores remain largely flat as school ratings reveal uneven progress (newsfromthestates.com) — Central Falls families are seeing about one-third of local students in schools flagged for intensive improvement, as new statewide test scores show mostly flat performance in math and English. Rhode Island education leaders highlight small math gains, persistent literacy struggles, and possible mandatory summer school for younger struggling readers, changes that could shape future support in Central Falls classrooms.
   

4. Viola Davis Talks About Getting Shingles Not Once, But Twice (forbes.com) — Central Falls gets a meaningful shout-out as Viola Davis explains that a new Davis-Tennon Foundation will focus on supporting residents in her hometown who need help with issues like domestic violence, food, and housing insecurity. In a wide-ranging interview about battling shingles twice and learning to prioritize her health, she also describes how her demanding film work reshaped her view of strength and self-care. Local readers can take pride in her plans to give back to Central Falls.
   

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  • Tides Family Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Billing and Credential Specialist in Pawtucket. Apply here.
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Ok Central Falls! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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