Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Little Compton Police Selling St. Paddy's Patches For Charity
All proceeds will be donated to the Little Compton Food Bank.
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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Portsmouth, RI|News|
Children's Room Back Open At Portsmouth Library
The area was closed due to serious flooding during Hurricane Ida in September.
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Newport, RI|News|
Man Wanted For Newport Double Shooting Arrested: Police
Duane Logan was found in Warwick after evading police for two weeks.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Rhode Island Marks Second Coronavirus Pandemic Anniversary
March 1 marks two years since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Rhode Island.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Gov. Ready To Welcome Ukrainian Refugees 'With Open Arms'
"Ukrainian refugees should know that they can find solace and safety in our state," Gov. Dan McKee said.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
There Are The Businesses Tiverton, Little Compton Miss The Most
Patch wanted to know: which local restaurants or stores do you wish would reopen?
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Portsmouth Patch Readers Miss These Former Businesses The Most
From Benny's to duck pin bowling, these Aquidneck Island standbys are gone, but not forgotten.
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Newport, RI|News|
See The Newport Businesses Patch Readers Miss The Most
Newport is known for its many restaurants and local businesses. Here's a look at some of the shuttered spots people miss the most.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Charlie O's, Benny's: South County's Favorite Former Businesses
Patch wanted to know: what were the best former businesses in Narragansett and South Kingstown?
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Phred's Drugs, Mardi Gras: Cranston Misses These Businesses Most
Did you used to party at Mardi Gras? Get lunch at Woolworth's? Take a trip down memory lane with a look back at these bygone businesses.
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Cranston|News|
RI Elderly Reportedly Targeted In Multi-State Grandparent Scam
A New York man is accused of calling victims and convincing them to send large amounts of cash to help their "grandchild."
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Coventry, RI|News|
Benny's, Mr. Taco: See The Businesses Coventry Misses The Most
Coventry Patch readers shared the shuttered businesses they miss the most.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Volunteers Needed For Warren Playground Build April 9
At least 15 adults are needed to assemble the new beach playground structure.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Bring Back Benny's: Bristol, Warren Misses These Businesses Most
Patch asked our readers what shuttered businesses they wish would reopen. Here's a look at what they had to say.
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Cranston|News|
Volatile International Market Leads To Steep Gas Prices In RI
AAA Northeast said the Russian invasion "roiled" the oil market, briefly pushing prices over $100 per barrel.
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Cranston|News|
RI Shifting To New COVID-19 Test, Vaccine Policies
The mass vaccination site at the Rhode Island Convention Center will close Feb. 26.
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Cranston|News|
$7.5M In COVID-19 Relief Grants Available To RI Pediatricians
The pandemic meant many children fell behind on routine vaccinations, preventative care and behavioral health screenings.
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Cranston|News|
See How Much Snow Fell In Rhode Island Feb. 25
Rhode Island saw far less snow accumulation that initially forecasted.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Rhode Island Chef Named 2022 James Beard Semifinalist
William Rietzel is the chef de cuisine at COAST, the restaurant at the famed Ocean House hotel in Watch Hill.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
What New CDC Mask Guidelines Mean In Rhode Island
Rhode Island already lifted its requirement to mask up or show proof of vaccination in public spaces.
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