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URI Will 'Review Employment' Of Convicted Professor: Patch PM

Here are the Friday's top headlines from around the Rhode Island Patch network.

An assistant professor in the URI Pharmacy School was found guilty in federal court on Thursday.
An assistant professor in the URI Pharmacy School was found guilty in federal court on Thursday. (Rachel Nunes/Patch)

Happy Friday, and welcome to Patch PM. Here are the latest headlines from around the local Patch network.

URI Will 'Review Employment' Of Convicted Pharmacy Professor

Michelle Caetano Thomas was convicted Thursday of approving shipments of false prescriptions.

Opinion: Small Businesses Need Relief From Federal Tax Change

Rep. Joseph Shekarchi has introduced a bill to protect small businesses during tax season.

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Woonsocket Debuts Community Bread Oven

Just in time for summer, Woonsocket residents can enjoy a new community bread oven in Market Square.

Bristol PD Searching For New Chief

Former Chief Josue Canario announced he would be stepping down after 11 years in March.

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