Cranston|News|
These Experts Will Choose Rhode Island's Next Top Doctor
Gov. Dan McKee assembled a panel of seven experts to find an interim and permanent replacement for Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott.
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|
1 Injured In Wrong-Way DUI Crash On Route 146 South
A 20-year-old woman was driving the wrong way on Route 146 South and hit two other vehicles, police said.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
University Of RI Strips Honorary Degrees From Giuliani, Flynn
The university's Board of Trustees unanimously voted to remove the degrees, a move supported by the Faculty Senate and the president.
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Newport, RI|News|
Sub-Zero Wind Chills Ahead Of Frigid Weekend In Rhode Island
The weekend will be clear and cold, with sunshine but temperatures below freezing until Tuesday.
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Cranston|News|
RI Loses Second Top Health Officer In As Many Weeks
Deputy Director Tom McCarthy announced his resignation just a week after Director Nicole Alexander-Scott.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
South Kingstown Moves Forward With New EMS Facility
The town entered an agreement to buy a parcel from the South Kingstown Land Trust on Ministerial Road.
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Newport, RI|News|
Newport Fire Department Welcomes New Chief
Deputy Chief Humphrey "Harp" Donnelly IV was named to the role, a native Newporter and 23-year veteran of the department.
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Cranston|News|
Cranston's Arlington Library Closed Indefinitely
The library will be closed until further notice due to a frozen pipe that burst.
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Cranston|News|
RI Zoo Sees Record-Breaking Attendance In 2021
Roger Williams Park Zoo saw nearly 835,000 visitors last year, a 23.5 percent increase from pre-pandemic numbers.
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Cranston|News|
RI Doctor's Office Fined $10,000 For ADA Discrimination
Brown Dermatology agreed to resolve complaints that its office did not address the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing patients.
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Cranston|News|
RI Governor Calls For Big Climate Change Investments
In his proposed budget for the 2023 fiscal year, Gov. Dan McKee called for $150 million for green initiatives.
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Cranston|News|
RI House Speaker Declines Run For Langevin's Seat In Congress
There has been speculation that K. Joseph Skekarchi would make a bid for the long-running Democrat's seat in Congress.
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Cranston|News|
Federal Reinforcements Arrive At Rhode Island's Kent Hospital
The second team is set to arrive at Rhode Island Hospital by the end of the week.
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Parking Ban In Tiverton Ahead Of Jan. 19 Storm
Rhode Island could see up to two inches of snow throughout the morning hours.
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Portsmouth, RI|News|
Parking Ban In Portsmouth Ahead Of Jan. 19 Storm
Rhode Island could see up to two inches of snow throughout the morning hours.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Parking Ban In Coventry Ahead Of Jan. 19 Storm
Rhode Island could see up to two inches of snow throughout the morning hours.
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Cranston|News|
Scattered Parking Bans In Rhode Island Ahead Of Morning Storm
A handful of towns declared parking bans ahead of up to two inches of snow throughout the morning.
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Cranston|News|
Crumbling Rhode Island Bridges Finally Getting Repaired
With 148 bridges in poor condition, the Ocean State will get millions of dollars over five years for repairs and upgrades.
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Cranston|News|
Housing, Small Business, Higher Ed Feature In RI State Of State
Gov. Dan McKee gave his first state of the state address as Rhode Island governor, highlighting his priorities for the state.
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Newport, RI|News|
Another Day, Another Round Of Snow, Cold In Rhode Island
The Ocean State is expected to start the day Thursday with up to two inches of snow during the morning commute.
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