Cranston|News|
Police Search For Providence Boy, 11, Missing Since Christmas
Erwin Rivera Ochoa was last seen Christmas night at his Atwells Avenue home.
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.
Have a story idea? Email: rachel.nunes@patch.com
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Santa Tracker 2021: When St. Nick Arrives In Rhode Island
As you celebrate Christmas this year, see when Santa Claus and his reindeer are slated to land on your Rhode Island rooftop.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
FDA Authorizes First Take-Home Pill To Treat COVID-19 In RI
Pfizer's pill, Paxlovid is approved for ill people with a positive COVID-19 test to take at home when prescribed by a doctor.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Christmas Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Bristol, Warren
With coronavirus cases on the rise, it's important to take safety precautions when gathering with friends and family.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Christmas Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Coventry
With coronavirus cases on the rise, it's important to take safety precautions when gathering with friends and family.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Christmas Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Cranston
With coronavirus cases on the rise, it's important to take safety precautions when gathering with friends and family.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Christmas Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Narragansett, SK
With coronavirus cases on the rise, it's important to take safety precautions when gathering with friends and family.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Christmas Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Newport
With coronavirus cases on the rise, it's important to take safety precautions when gathering with friends and family.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Christmas Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Portsmouth
With coronavirus cases on the rise, it's important to take safety precautions when gathering with friends and family.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Christmas Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Tiverton, LC
With coronavirus cases on the rise, it's important to take safety precautions when gathering with friends and family.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Christmas Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Rhode Island
With coronavirus cases on the rise, it's important to take safety precautions when gathering with friends and family.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
A Guide To Last-Minute Christmas Shopping In Rhode Island
If you forgot a gift or still need to send one, there's still time to figure out a solution.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Cranston Police Search For Naked Man In Red Minivan
The man was involved in two early-morning incidents Dec. 22, according to police.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Christmas 2021: Grocery Store Hours In Rhode Island
Looking for last-minute supplies for your holiday table? Many stores will be open Christmas Eve.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
New Law Allows RI Liquor Stores To Open New Year's Day
A bill approved this year amended the law to allow liquor stores to sell alcohol on New Year's Day.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Blue-Green Algae Advisory Lifted For Portsmouth's Melville Ponds
The advisory has been in place since July.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
More RI Colleges, Universities Require COVID-19 Booster Shots
Students and staff at the University of Rhode Island, Salve Regina and Johnson and Wales will need to get a booster before the new term.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Squirrel Briefly Knocks Out Power To 4,000 In Newport
Power was restored within about half an hour, National Grid said.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Restaurants Open On Christmas Day 2021 In Rhode Island
Keeping your holiday celebration low-key? Some restaurants in Rhode Island are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
2021 Christmas Forecast: What Weather To Expect In Rhode Island
Are we in snowflakes or clear skies this Christmas? Check out the most recent holiday weather forecast for the Ocean State.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
