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

Also, don't miss RWU Law Providence Law School Fair on the North Providence Patch calendar

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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.
   

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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!)
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