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News from March 2022

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Cranston stagnates at one in week ending March 19

By Providence Reporter | Mar 25, 2022

There were no new teachers in Cranston who signed the pledge in week ending March 19, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Eastern Connecticut Up to Third in D3baseball.com Poll, UMass Boston Receiving Votes

By Press release submission | Mar 25, 2022

The Eastern Connecticut State University baseball team climbed one spot to No. 3 in this week’s edition of the 2022 D3baseball.com Poll, while UMass Boston is among the team receiving votes for the first time this season.

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Attorney General announces additional opioid settlements valued at more than $100 million against manufacturers Teva and Allergan

By Press release submission | Mar 24, 2022

Settlements with Teva and Allergan conclude Rhode Island’s principal opioid litigation, bringing the total of cash settlements up to nearly $190 million; Rhode Island to receive one million Naloxone sprays and additional treatment drugs free of charge over the next 10 years.

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No new teachers in Chepachet sign pledge in week ending March 19 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Providence Reporter | Mar 24, 2022

There were no new teachers in Chepachet who signed the pledge in week ending March 19, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Senators introduce legislative package to expand and strengthen RI’s early childhood care, education system

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2022

To ensure all Rhode Island children have the best possible chance for success in school and in life, and to provide critical support for working families, members of the Senate today unveiled a legislative package designed to expand and strengthen the state’s early childhood care and education system.

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Online pledge to teach controversial Critical Race Theory signed by 1 Woonsocket teachers by week ending March 12, a rise of 1

By Providence Reporter | Mar 23, 2022

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one more teacher in Woonsocket, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Sen. Euer, Rep. Handy, Gov. McKee announce plans for new 600 MW procurement of off shore wind

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2022

Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Dawn Euer and Rep. Arthur Handy joined Gov. Dan McKee and state and local officials today to announce the introduction of their legislation to require a market-competitive procurement for approximately 600 MW of newly-developed offshore wind capacity. If enacted, Rhode Island’s primary utility company would be required to issue the procurement no later than August 15, 2022.

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Interim Report of the Statewide Grand Jury (Reported March 9, 2022)

By Press release submission | Mar 22, 2022

An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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Number of teachers in Providence teaching Critical Race Theory increases by 12 in week ending March 12

By Providence Reporter | Mar 22, 2022

Critical Race Theory will be taught by 12 more teachers in Providence, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Academic innovation leader Shankar K. Prasad to lead Brown’s School of Professional Studies as dean

By Press release submission | Mar 22, 2022

As the next dean of the School of Professional Studies, Prasad will oversee a portfolio of master’s degree programs for executives and a suite of flexible and innovative non-degree programs for individuals and organizations.

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Celebrating in-person with family and friends, 144 physicians-to-be match to medical residencies

By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2022

At Match Day, members of the Warren Alpert Medical School’s Class of 2022 were placed in medical residency programs across the country and right in Providence.

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Controversial Critical Race Theory pledged to be taught by 1 more Pawtucket teacher in week ending March 12

By Providence Reporter | Mar 21, 2022

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one more teacher in Pawtucket, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Piercy Named NEC Rookie of the Week

By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2022

Bryant women's lacrosse freshman Amelia Piercy has been named NEC Rookie of the Week for her performance at New Hampshire. It is her first career conference honor.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Greenville stagnates at one in week ending March 12

By Providence Reporter | Mar 20, 2022

There were no new teachers in Greenville who signed the pledge in week ending March 12, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Providence Reporter area weekly mass times

By Providence Reporter | Mar 19, 2022

The following parishes in the Providence Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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2 more East Providence teachers pledge to teach Critical Race Theory in week ending March 12 despite controversy

By Providence Reporter | Mar 19, 2022

Critical Race Theory will be taught by two more teachers in East Providence, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Pawtucket Promotes: Women in Business Forum

By Press release submission | Mar 18, 2022

The City of Pawtucket Commerce Department is pleased to announce a new series of forums highlighting our local businesses.

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No new teachers in Cranston sign pledge in week ending March 12 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Providence Reporter | Mar 18, 2022

There were no new teachers in Cranston who signed the pledge in week ending March 12, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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East Providence Police arrest three in catalytic converter thefts

By Press release submission | Mar 18, 2022

On March 12, 2022, at approximately 2 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Rhode Island Truck Center on Amaral Street for a report of a larceny in progress.

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1 more Chepachet teacher sign Critical Race Theory pledge in week ending March 12

By Providence Reporter | Mar 17, 2022

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one more teacher in Chepachet, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.