Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry's Most Popular Dog Names Of 2021
Daisy took the top spot, with 18 registered with the town clerk's office in 2021.
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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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
South Kingstown Accepting Applications For Summer Workers
The town is looking to hire lifeguards, gate attendants and more for the summer season.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry School Board Special Election: Dates To Know
Candidates for the District 1 school board special election must declare by Feb. 24. The election will be May 3.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Rhode Island Is First In The U.S. For Fully-Vaxxed Residents
80 percent of all Rhode Islanders are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Rhode Island Gas Prices Climb 5 Cents In A Week
The current price of $3.48 per gallon is more than a dollar more than this time last year.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
See How Much Snow Fell In Bristol, Warren Feb. 13
Both Bristol and Warren saw more than the initially forecasted six inches.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Snow Totals For Portsmouth: Feb. 13
The Super Bowl Sunday storm blanketed the state in several inches of light, fluffy snow.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
See How Much Snow Fell In Narragansett-South Kingstown
Close to a foot of snow fell in parts of the state, far more than the six inches initially in the forecast.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
How Much Snow Fell In Rhode Island Feb. 13
The Super Bowl Sunday storm brought far more accumulation than initially expected.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Police ID Victims Of Deadly Newport Shooting
Both were Newport residents. One died in the hospital, while the other was later released with non-life-threatening injuries.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Snow Delays Trash Pickup In Cranston, How Much Fell
About ten inches of snow fell in Cranston, more than the expected maximum of six inches.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Tiverton Trash Delayed, How Much Snow Fell
Trash pickup will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Delays Trash Pickup Due To Snow, How Much Fell
Trash and recycling pickup will be on a one-day delay for the rest of the week.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Snow Delays Trash Pickup In Newport, How Much Fell
The Waste Management transfer station will be open for normal operating hours.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
DUI Charges In RI Crash That Critically Injured Youth
Alexander Krajewski, 30, faces DUI charges for a crash that injured two people, one critically, over the weekend.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
MA Weather: Super Bowl Sunday Storm Could Bring 6 Inches Of Snow
After a springlike day Saturday, parts of the state could see half a foot of snow.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
RI Weather: Up To Six Inches Of Snow Possible
The National Weather Service raised snow totals overnight from a light coating to as much as six inches in parts of the state.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
After Record Breaking Warmth, Snow On The Way To Rhode Island
At 62 degrees, Providence broke the previous high temperature record of 61 degrees set in 1999.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Tips To Celebrate The Super Bowl Safely In Rhode Island
Throughout the pandemic, Rhode Island has seen a spike in COVID-19 cases after holiday gatherings and parties.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Group Connected To Controversial Hillsong Church Coming To RI
The Hillsong Worship tour is scheduled to stop at the Dunkin' Donuts Center May 13.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
