Cranston|News|
$3M Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Rhode Island
The ticket matched all five numbers, without the megaball. It was sold at Daily Stop Market in Providence.
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|
Anti-Smoking Efforts Earn High/Low Marks In New Report
The American Lung Association’s annual State of Tobacco Control report evaluates states on steps taken to eliminate tobacco use.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
RI Weather: 'Increased Confidence' In Significant Storm This Week
The latest forecast from the National Weather Service shows a 70 to 90 percent chance of at least three inches of snow in Rhode Island.
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Newport, RI|News|
$290K In Grants Available To Newport County Nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations can apply for up to $10,000 to create new programs, expand existing ones or for municipal planning or leadership.
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Cranston|News|
Proposed Law Would Ban The Sale Of Alcohol 'Nips' In Rhode Island
The bill is one of several aimed at reducing plastic packaging and waste in the state.
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Cranston|News|
Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Coming To Rhode Island
Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience will run from May 24 to July 8. Tickets go on sale this week.
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Cranston|News|
Another Rhode Islander Admits To Pandemic Unemployment Fraud
Deeshawn Gadson, 32, collected more than $20,000 in fraudulent benefits from the Department of Labor and Training, the AG's Office said.
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Cranston|News|
Starbucks Drops Vaccine Mandate For Rhode Island Workers
Starbucks, including stores in Rhode Island, suspended its vaccination policy to reflect a Supreme Court ruling blocking a federal mandate.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Police K9 Completes Training
K9 Nixo is ready to hit the streets with his partner, Officer Brandon Sullivan.
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Newport, RI|News|
Be Aware: It's Coyote Mating Season In The East Bay
The city of Newport reminded residents to be ext aware during the last weeks of January, when mating season starts.
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Cranston|News|
RI Gov. Delays New Minimum Staffing Rules For Nursing Homes
The Nursing Staffing and Quality Care Act was set to go into effect this month.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Warren Firefighters Practice Ice Rescues Amid Winter Chill
Firefighters simulated a rescue of a person or animal that fell through the ice.
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Newport, RI|News|
'The Gilded Age,' Filmed In Newport, Premieres On HBO
Portions of the show were filmed in historic properties across Newport.
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Where To Get Free, At-Home COVID-19 Tests In Tiverton
Tests will be distributed to the high school Monday afternoon on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Newport, RI|News|
Coastal Storm Could Hit RI To End The Week: What To Expect
The NWS said southern New England could get hit with a coastal storm to end the week, though specifics aren't clear just yet.
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Boston, MA|News|
Coastal Storm Could Hit MA To End The Week: What To Expect
The NWS said southern New England could get hit with a coastal storm to end the week, though specifics aren't clear just yet.
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Cranston|News|
Warwick Woman, 29, Seriously Injured In NH Snowmobile Crash
Alexandra Portes De Beltre, 29, was seriously injured when her snowmobile went off an embankment and rolled over in Gorham, New Hampshire.
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Newport, RI|News|
Despite Cold Temps, Concerns For Ice Safety In RI
Rhode Island State Parks reminded residents that "the only safe ice is at a rink."
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Cranston|News|
Rhode Island Named Second-Worst State To Drive In: WalletHub
For yet another year in a row, the Ocean State was in the bottom five.
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Cranston|News|
RI Hell's Angels Leader Gets 5 Years In Prison
After pleading guilty, Joseph Lancia was sentenced to five years for shooting and assault charges.
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