Cranston|News|
Actor George Takei Fires Back At RI Lawmaker's Racial Tweet
The actor reframed Patricia Morgan's comments on critical race theory to discuss the racism he faced as a Japanese American during WWII.
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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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Coming To Little Compton Dec. 29
The Rhode Island Department of Health will sponsor a clinic for residents aged 12 and up at Brownell Library.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Rhode Island Sets New Single-Day Record For Coronavirus Cases
Rhode Island recorded more than 2,000 cases of COVID-19 in a single day, breaking the previous record set the week before.
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Cranston|News|
RI Lawmaker Under Fire For 'Divisive' Racial Comments
The Black Lives Matter Rhode Island PAC called Morgan's words "offensive and deeply insulting to the Black and Brown community."
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Cranston|News|
Missing Providence Boy, 11, Found Safe: Police
Erwin Rivera Ochoa was found sleeping in a parked car on Joslin Street, police said.
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Cranston|News|
Rhode Island Lt. Governor Tests Positive For COVID-19
Sabina Matos encouraged all Rhode Islanders to get their COVID-19 booster shot as soon as possible.
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Coventry, RI|News|
85-Year-Old Woman Rescued From Water Following Coventry Crash
Police officers pulled her from the vehicle just seconds before it was completely submerged.
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Cranston|News|
Where To Find A COVID-19 Booster In Rhode Island: Dec. 29
The Rhode Island Department of Health will hold vaccine clinics in communities across the state on Wednesday.
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Cranston|News|
RI Doctor Reacts To New CDC Guidelines For COVID-19 Quarantine
Dr. Megan Ranney said the shortened timeline is "great for work, school and play," but cautioned that "the devil's in the details."
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Cranston|News|
How To Dispose Of Your Christmas Tree In Rhode Island: 2021
When the holidays are over, here's what to do with your real Christmas tree.
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
How To Dispose Of Your Christmas Tree In Tiverton, LC: 2021
When the holidays are over, here's what to do with your real Christmas tree.
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Portsmouth, RI|News|
How To Dispose Of Your Christmas Tree In Portsmouth: 2021
When the holidays are over, here's what to do with your real Christmas tree.
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Newport, RI|News|
How To Dispose Of Your Christmas Tree In Newport: 2021
When the holidays are over, here's what to do with your real Christmas tree.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
How To Dispose Of Your Christmas Tree In Narragansett, SK: 2021
When the holidays are over, here's what to do with your real Christmas tree.
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Cranston|News|
How To Dispose Of Your Christmas Tree In Cranston: 2021
When the holidays are over, here's what to do with your real Christmas tree.
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Coventry, RI|News|
How To Dispose Of Your Christmas Tree In Coventry: 2021
When the holidays are over, here's what to do with your real Christmas tree.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
How To Dispose Of Your Christmas Tree In Bristol, Warren: 2021
When the holidays are over, here's what to do with your real Christmas tree.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Rhode Island DEM Collecting Christmas Trees For River Habitats
Rhode Islanders can once again participate in "trees for trout," donating their tree to help preserve local river habitats.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Cranston Police Charge 'Naked Man' With Indecent Exposure, B&E
Paul Sawyer is accused of breaking into a house, completely nude.
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Cranston|News|
Despite Holiday Delays, Clear Skies At T.F. Green Airport
Major airports across the country are seeing delays due to the holidays and COVID-19, but most flights are leaving Rhode Island as planned.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
