Cranston|News|
Providence Loosens COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement For City Workers
Masks will no longer be required in city buildings for employees or visitors, starting this week.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
- Cranston, RI
Rachel is a lifelong Rhode Islander with a soft spot for the ocean and baby animals. She graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 2017 with degrees in Journalism, Political Science and French. She worked at several news outlets in Rhode Island before coming to Patch in January 2019. She loves exploring all of Rhode Island's many food offerings, biking and traveling to warm places.
Rachel covers Cranston, Coventry, Newport, Portsmouth, Narragansett-South Kingstown, Bristol-Warren and Tiverton-Little Compton.
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Newport, RI|News|
Gusty Winds In RI Ahead Of Unsettled Weather Week
Expect a mixed bag of weather this week, with temperatures above freezing but several days of rain and clouds.
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Cranston|News|
RI Gas Prices Reach Historic Highs, Top $4 Per Gallon
The average price per gallon is up by about 60 cents in a week.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Gas Leak Snarls Traffic Near Coventry's Centre Of New England
Police asked drivers to avoid the area if possible.
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Cranston|News|
RI Updating COVID-19 Dashboard For New CDC Guidance
The new system takes a more holistic approach to community risk, rather than just relying on case numbers.
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Newport, RI|News|
New COVID-19 Monitoring Guidelines ForDay Care Centers In RI
Children and staff can continue to come to early learning centers if they feel well and monitor for symptoms.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Avian Flu Poses Widespread Threat To Rhode Island Poultry
Cases have been detected in birds in Massachusetts and Connecticut, though there haven't been any human cases so far.
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Coventry, RI|News|
BJ's To Open New 'Innovative' Market In Warwick
The company will use the Warwick store to try out new items, displays, product demonstrations and more.
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Cranston|News|
RI Gas Prices Soar, Reach 10-Year High
The average price per gallon rose by 26 cents since the start of the week.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Another Chance For Record-Breaking Warmth In RI This Weekend
Providence is expected to get close to the high of 65 degrees set in 1935.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Rhode Island Colleges, Universities Adjust Mask Policies
As COVID-19 cases fall, many schools have opted to loosen mask mandates for students and faculty.
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Newport, RI|News|
Parts Of Newport Cliff Walk Closed After 'Significant Landslide'
Parts of the iconic pathway collapsed between the 40 Steps and Webster Avenue.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Applications Open For 2022 South Kingstown Beach Parking Passes
Season passes cost $60 for residents.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Bristol Animal Shelter To Host Rabies Vaccine Clinic March 12
Vaccinations cost $10 per animal, cash only. Dogs must be leashed and cats and ferrets must be in carriers.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Visitation Restrictions Loosened At Lifespan Hospitals
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations fall, more visitors are allowed inside Lifespan hospitals.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
White House Unveils New COVID Plan: What It Means In Rhode Island
Here's what to know about the federal plan to address the next stage of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Cranston|News|
New Opioid Settlement Doubles Payout To Rhode Island
Under the new agreement, Rhode Island will receive $45 million of the $5.5 billion total settlement.
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Cranston|News|
5 Vehicles Involved In Truck Crash That Closed I-95: State Police
The tractor-trailer hit four other vehicles before rolling over and blocking all lanes of I-95 South in Providence, state police said.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Bristol Woman Accused Of $40K Social Security Scam
Sonia Pimental, 43, is accused of collecting benefits for a child that did not live with her.
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Cranston|News|
New CDC Guidance Shows Masks Not Necessary In Rhode Island
Under the latest guidance, residents of medium-risk areas are encouraged wear a mask if they are at risk of serious illness from COVID-19.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
