Cranston|News|
RI Governor Launches Campaign For Re-Election
Formerly lieutenant governor, McKee assumed the top job after former Gov. Gina Raimondo accepted a position in the Biden administration.
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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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Cranston|News|
'Fascists And Nazis' Crash Providence Communist Manifesto Reading
The group showed up at Red Ink Community Library and refused to leave until Providence police arrived.
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Cranston|News|
Rising Global Tensions Means More Pain At The Gas Pump In RI
The average price per gallon in Rhode Island went up six cents over the past week.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Kindergarten Registration Open In Bristol-Warren
Children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1 can sign up to start school this fall.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Winter Storm On The Way To RI After Near-Record Warmth
Temperatures will reach the upper 60s ahead of rain and snow to end the week.
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Newport, RI|News|
One Killed, Another Injured In Newport Stabbing
One person was stabbed and later died during a fight between two men on Dudley Avenue.
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Cranston|News|
Presidents Day 2022: What's Open, Closed In Rhode Island
The holiday marks the birthday of George Washington, the first President of the United States of America.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Proposed RI Law Would Place Plastic Waste Burden On Producers
One lawmaker is hoping to shift the burden of plastic disposal from cities and towns to those who are responsible for it: manufacturers.
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Cranston|News|
Opinion: RI's Map To Equitable, Worker-Centered, Green Economy
George Nee and Sheila Dormody outline their vision for the state's future.
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Presidents Day 2022: What Open In Tiverton, Little Compton?
Don't expect trash pickup or mail delivery on Monday, due to the federal holiday.
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Portsmouth, RI|News|
Portsmouth To Close Town Offices For Presidents Day 2022
The holiday affects bus service, municipal offices, mail delivery and more. Here's a look at what's open and closed in Portsmouth.
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Newport, RI|News|
Presidents Day 2022: What To Know In Newport
The holiday will affect trash pickup, city services, mail delivery and more, both in Newport and around the state.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Presidents Day 2022: What's Open, Closed In Narragansett-SK
The holiday marks the birthday of George Washington, the first President of the United States of America.
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Cranston|News|
Presidents Day 2022 In Cranston: What's Closed?
The holiday will affect trash pickup, mail delivery, city services and more. Here's what you need to know.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Trash Pickup Delayed In Coventry For Presidents Day 2022
Trash pickup, mail delivery town services and more will be delayed by the holiday.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Bristol, Warren Town Services Closed For Presidents Day 2022
See what's open and closed in and around Bristol and Warren for the holiday.
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Cranston|News|
Recall Issued For Infant Formula Over Contamination Concerns
Certain containers of Similac Alimentum and EleCare powdered formula could contain dangerous Cronobacter, which can cause serious illness.
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Newport, RI|News|
Overnight Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands Of Rhode Islanders
Powerful wind gusts knocked down trees and power lines, prompting several schools to start February break a day early.
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Cranston|News|
RI State, Health Care Leaders Respond To Blocked Hospital Merger
Rhode Island's leaders were divided about Attorney General Peter Neronha's decision to deny the proposed Lifespan-Care New England merger.
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Newport, RI|News|
February Vacation 2022: Things To Do In Rhode Island
Despite the cold weather, there are plenty of fun things to do in Rhode Island during school vacation.
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