Newport, RI|News|
Opinion: Jumpstarting The Blue Economy
Two local lawmakers are calling for investments into the Narragansett Bay, both in science and research.
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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Cranston|News|
3 Charged With Murder In Death Of Rhode Island Toddler
The 2-year-old boy died of fentanyl poisoning in a squalid apartment, police said. His brother also tested positive for fentanyl exposure.
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Cranston|News|
RI Lawmakers Extend Governor's Emergency Powers To March
The resolution gives Gov. Dan McKee the power to extend the school mask mandate until March 4.
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Newport, RI|News|
Public Mask Or Vaccine Requirements End In Rhode Island
The requirement for masks in schools will continue until March 4.
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Tiverton's West Place Animal Sanctuary Awarded $25K Grant
The funding will pay for food and medical costs of the livestock and wildlife under the organization's care.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
South Kingstown Organizations Awarded $29K From RI Foundation
The funding was part of nearly $500,000 awarded to local animal welfare organizations.
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Cranston|News|
Rhode Island Man Wanted For Murder In Providence Killing
Derek Sheppard, 35, should be considered armed and dangerous, Providence police said.
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Newport, RI|News|
Pothole Season: How To Report Needed Repairs In Newport
The recent freeze-thaw cycle has done a number on many local roads. Here's how you can report potholes in your neighborhood.
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Cranston|News|
Mixed Opinions: RI Leaders Respond To End Of Mask Mandates
Gov. Dan McKee's decision to end mask requirements in public and in schools spurred mixed reactions in Rhode Island.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Hiring Summer Camp Counselors
The town is looking for counselors as young as 16 years old for this year's summer camp program.
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Cranston|News|
Nearly One-Fifth Of Rhode Island Bridges In Danger Of Collapse
136 of the state's 779 bridges are in need of repair in the nationwide five-year, $27 billion repair program.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Springlike Weather To End The Week; Snow Possible This Weekend
After temperatures in the mid-50s on Saturday, snow is possible Sunday morning.
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Cranston|News|
RI Lifting Mask Requirements: What You Should Know
Starting this Friday, masks or proof of vaccination will no long be required in public spaces.
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Cranston|News|
RI's COVID Rate Hits Single Digits For First Time Since Christmas
All three key indicators: case numbers, positivity rate and hospitalizations saw big decreases in the past week.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Warren To Distribute More At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits
Test kits will be handed out at St. Mary of the Bay Church on Saturday morning.
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Cranston|News|
RI Governor To Address School Mask Mandate: How To Watch
Gov. Dan McKee will hold a COVID-19 news conference at 1:30 p.m.
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Cranston|News|
RI Charter Schools Weigh In On Mask Debate
The Rhode Island League of Charter Schools called for state leaders to "be guided by science and sound public health policy."
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Cranston|News|
Proposed RI Law Would Redistribute Unused Medication
The program would allow people to donate unused medications to those who cannot afford or access them.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Trash And Recycling Pickup Delayed For Some Coventry Residents
Anyone who didn't have their trash picked up on time is asked to leave it at the curb.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Registration Open For South Kingstown Little League
Sign up before Feb. 15 to receive the early bird discount.
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