Catholic Priest Who Downloaded Child Porn Goes To Prison: PM Patch RI

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• RI Catholic Priest Sentenced For Downloading Child Pornography: Prosecutors say Rev. James Jackson, of St. Mary's Church in Providence, was caught with 12,000 images and 1,300 videos of child pornography.
• One 'Common Thread' Tying Together Cases Of Dog Illness: RI Officials: Rhode Island State Veterinarian Scott Marshall said Thursday he is aware of 35 cases, but that the disease is likely "highly underreported."
• Bypass Lanes For Washington Bridge Expected To Open Saturday Or Sooner: Transportation Director Peter Alviti says ferries from Bristol to Providence might be ready Monday, but a storm could force a delay.

Here are some more Rhode Island Patch headlines you may have missed:

• South Kingstown Man Charged With Murder Of Wife
• A Warm, Sunny Start Followed By Heavy Downpours: RI Weekend Weather
• Town Of Portsmouth: Closures During The Holidays!
• Possessing A Sawed Off Rifle; Assault: Coventry Police Arrest Log.

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