Cranston|News|
RI Nursing Homes Ask For Extension Ahead Of New Staffing Law
Nursing homes across the state will be unable to meet the new requirements Jan. 1, the Health Care Association and LeadingAge RI said.
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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Newport, RI|News|
Low-Income Rhode Islanders Can Apply For $52.6M In Utility Grants
Grants are available to cover heating costs, as well as water and wastewater bills.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Rhode Island Reaches 3,000 Deaths From COVID-19
Gov. Dan McKee ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff, and the State House will be lit in blue and gold.
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Coming To Little Compton Wednesday
The Rhode Island Department of Health will sponsor a clinic for residents aged 12 and up at Brownell Library.
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Cranston|News|
RIPTA To Phase Out Paper Passes In January
Anyone with a paper pass, no matter how old, can convert it to the new Wave system for free.
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Cranston|News|
Rhode Island Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Verification App
The 401 Health app is a redesign of the "Crush COVID RI" app launched earlier in the pandemic.
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Cranston|News|
Christmas 2021 Gas Prices: What You'll Pay At The Pump In RI
While lower than a month ago, gas prices remain high. Before you travel, know what to expect at the pump.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Where To Find A COVID-19 Booster Shot In Tiverton, Little Compton
Boosters available in Rhode Island help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Where To Find A COVID-19 Booster Shot In Portsmouth
Boosters available in Rhode Island help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Where To Find A COVID-19 Booster Shot In Newport
Boosters available in Rhode Island help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Where To Find A COVID-19 Booster Shot In Narragansett, SK
Boosters available in Rhode Island help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Where To Find A COVID-19 Booster Shot In Coventry
Boosters available in Rhode Island help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Where To Find A COVID-19 Booster Shot In Cranston
Boosters available in Rhode Island help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Where To Find A COVID-19 Booster Shot In Bristol-Warren
Boosters available in Rhode Island help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Where To Get A COVID-19 Booster Shot In Rhode Island Dec. 21
As the omicron variant spreads and COVID-19 cases climb, Gov. Dan McKee announced additional vaccine clinics ahead of the holidays.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Republicans Fire Back Against RI's New Mask, Vaccine Requirements
Republican members of the House of Representatives questioned Gov. Dan McKee's authority to implement the latest executive orders.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Man Admits To Fraudulent COVID-19 Unemployment Claims
Courtney Hilaire, 29, admitted to filing for unemployment protections in at least eight states.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
More COVID-19 Testing Available in RI Ahead Of Holidays
Rapid tests will be available to asymptomatic residents at several state-run sites, and a new test site opened in Cranston.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
URI Students Asked To Leave Campus ASAP | Patch PM
Also: Bristol police on alert over TikTok concerns | What to know about RI's new mask rules | more.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
URI Asks Students To Leave Campus Right After Finals
As COVID-19 cases climb, the university asked students to leave as soon as they finish finals and avoid gatherings.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
