🌱 Patch AM: North Providence’s own Mirella Martinelli earns elite New England ranking

Coffee in hand, North Providence? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• North Providence's own Mirella Martinelli earns elite New England ranking
• How new school rules could shape North Providence students' year ahead

Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 68.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The '09s: Top 50 girls prospects in New England entering 2026-27 (hockeyjournal.com) — North Providence hockey fans can cheer for hometown defender Mirella Martinelli, ranked among New England's top 2009-born girls prospects and committed to play at Providence College. The detailed list tracks how elite regional players have risen or fallen after strong showings at festivals, national camps, and college commitments.
   

• Infante-Green outlines cell phone rules, attendance push and priorities for school year (turnto10.com) — Four North Providence students just graduated high school already holding associate degrees, as Rhode Island's education commissioner rolls out stricter in-class cell phone limits and a big push to cut absenteeism. She outlines new reading and math initiatives, expanded career pathways, guidance on classroom AI use, and preparations for a safer, more academically focused school year statewide.
   

📸 Around North Providence

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in North Providence

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• RWU Law Providence Law School Fair →
  Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St, Providence
  12:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Sunday August 30
• Paint Pottery! →
  Art by You at Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio, 10 Wampanoag Trl, East Providence
  1:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Maria Bamford →
  Uptown Theater, 270 Broadway, Providence
  7:30 pm
Sunday September 20
• 9th Annual North Providence Fall Festival →
  North Providence Fall Fest, 1801 Douglas Ave, North Providence
  12:00 pm

📣 North Providence Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 26
• Planning Board →
  Lincoln, RI Calendar, 100 Old River Road, Lincoln
  7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Lincoln Housing Authority →
  Lincoln, RI Calendar Lincoln, RI 02865
  6:30 pm
• THURSDAY NIGHT VIBES →
  Kismet Improv, 1005 Main St Ste 2205, Pawtucket
  8:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• NorthStar Special Olympics Team (SHS Track)
  Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
  7:30 am
• Pawtucket Arts Festival (Aug 29 - Aug 30) →
  Slater Memorial Park, 401 Newport Ave, Pawtucket
  12:00 pm
• The Providence Pancakes & Booze Art Show →
  The Met, 1005 Main St, Pawtucket
  8:00 pm
• Los Tigres Del Norte →
  Amica Mutual Pavilion, 1 Lasalle Sq #1, Providence
  8:00 pm
Monday August 31
• HMIS/CES Office Hours
  Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81075354141?pwd=nkJ0zFv7mN6iiTVAbWt2tfya
  1:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• WE'RE CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER. SEE YOU AFTER LABOR DAY!
  Music Mansion 88 Meeting St, Providence, RI 02906

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making North Providence PatchAM possible:

• Constantin Floors corp — (401) 999-0199

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Sharing.
  FOUND CAT. Foster area…. Contact Pawswatch (Nextdoor Fatima)
• Sharing….
  FOUND CAT. Chepachet area…. Contact Pawswatch (Nextdoor Fatima)

• Robert Half posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Practitioner in Providence. Apply here.
• Brown University posted a job opening for Associate Director of Masters Admissions Systems in Providence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Providence here.

🗞 Nearby News

Central Falls

• Central Falls Man Charged With Stealing More Than $1,500: Cops (patch.com)

Ok North Providence! 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook