Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Police Department Seeking Accreditation
The public is invited to comment during the department inspection on Wednesday.
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|
RI Governor To Discuss School Mask Requirements
The House minority caucus is calling for an end to the requirement, effective Feb. 14.
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Tiverton To Distribute More At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits
Each resident will be allowed one kit, and proof of residency is required.
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Newport, RI|News|
Newport Nonprofits Receive Donations From Gift Card Fundraiser
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center and Aquidneck Community Table each received approximately $8,800, along with other partners.
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Newport, RI|News|
Advocates Call For Temporary Barriers On East Bay Bridges
Bridging the Gap for Healing and Safety is calling for the barriers to be installed until a permanent solution is determined.
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Cranston|News|
Cranston Library To Hold COVID-19 Q&A Session
Cranston residents can ask questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, booster shots and other public health concerns.
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Cranston|News|
CT Man Admits To Defrauding Providence Business Out Of $300K
Grant Devillez, 38, pleaded guilty to ten counts of wire fraud.
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Cranston|News|
Allegiant Launches Flights From RI To Nashville
Flights will head to Nashville twice-weekly on Thursday and Sundays.
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Cranston|News|
RI's Average Gas Prices $1 Per Gallon Higher Than February 2021
AAA Northeast said that wintry weather and geopolitical tensions are likely contributing to the rising prices at the pump.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Ice Cream Sold In MA Recalled For Possible Listeria Contamination
The affected Batch Ice Cream was sold in Market Basket, Big Y and Roche Brothers Markets across the state.
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Cranston|News|
RI Man Fraudulently Applied For Unemployment Across 5 States
Keishon Brown, 33, pleaded guilty to wire fraud after collecting approximately $62,000 in pandemic unemployment insurance.
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Newport, RI|News|
Rhode Island Among Top 10 States To Move To In 2021
The Ocean State was a popular destination for state-to-state migration over the last year, according to a new moving study.
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Cranston|News|
RI Traffic Deaths Fell Slightly In 2021, Despite National Trend
The NHTSA released its annual report projecting traffic deaths in the first nine months of the year.
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Cranston|News|
RI Lawmakers Propose Happy Hour, Outdoor Dining Protections
State lawmakers introduced legislation to help bolster local restaurants, which continue to struggle amid the coroanvirus pandemic.
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Newport, RI|News|
Enter Your Pet In This Year's Potter League Calendar Contest
The pet photos with the most votes will be featured in the organization's 2023 calendar.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Opinion: State Must Lead In Addressing Housing Barriers
Rep. June Speakman called for greater investments into affordable housing for low-income Rhode Islanders.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Bristol To Distribute More At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits
The tests will be distributed at the Town Common parking lot on State Street starting at 10 a.m.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
South Kingstown To Distribute More At-Home COVID-19 Tests
The tests will be distributed at Broad Rock Middle School from 9 a.m. and noon.
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Newport, RI|News|
Flash Freeze Likely In RI As Temperatures Plummet
After a wet start to the day, a quick drop to the 20s is expected to make for treacherous conditions on Rhode Island roadways by afternoon.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
24 Hospitalized After Fire At Coventry Rehab Center
Central Coventry Fire Chief Frank Brown said that although it was a small fire, it produced a lot of smoke.
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