Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Rhode Island's New Mask, Vaccine Rules: What To Know
For at least 30 days, mask-wearing or proof of vaccination will be required in indoor spaces.
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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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Bristol Police Visit Schools Amid Concerns Over TikTok 'Threats'
No threats were made in Bristol-Warren or elsewhere in Rhode Island, but police said they "take any and all threats ... very seriously."
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Newport, RI|News|
RI Weather: Not Much Snow, But Messy Mix On Saturday
While northern parts of the region could see up to five inches of snow, most of Rhode Island will have less than an inch of accumulation.
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Newport, RI|News|
Newport Schools, Police Monitor TikTok 'Gun Violence' Challenge
No threats were made in Newport or elsewhere in Rhode Island, but police will "remain vigilant" at schools, the superintendent said.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Police Monitoring TikTok 'Gun Violence' Challenge
No threats were made in Coventry or elsewhere in Rhode Island, but police said they take school safety "very seriously."
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Cranston|News|
Rhode Island Adds 130 Beds For Homeless Shelters
The action from Gov. Dan McKee ended a two-week-long "sleep out" protest outside the Rhode Island State House.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
MA Man Admits To Attempted Child Sex Charges In RI | Patch PM
Also: New details in NK naked "fat tests" investigation | Unmasked Catholics will not be turned away from Mass, says bishop | more.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Unmasked Churchgoers Won't Be Turned Away From Mass: RI Bishop
Bishop Thomas Tobin encouraged Catholics to wear a mask to Mass, but said no one should be turned away from worship if they choose not to.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
MA Man Admits To Attempted Child Sex Charges In RI
Cody Hansen, admitted to coming to Rhode Island in May 2018 in an attempt to have sex with whom he thought were 12 and 8-year-old girls.
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Boston, MA|News|
Wintry Weather Expected To Bring Messy Mix To MA This Weekend
Snow, sleet and freezing rain are all expected as the system makes its way across Southern New England.
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Newport, RI|News|
Wintry Weather Expected To Bring Messy Mix To RI This Weekend
Snow, sleet and freezing rain are all expected as the system makes its way across Southern New England.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Newport Woman Accused Of Abandoning Emaciated Dogs In Portsmouth
Joneya Mack, 29,was charged three weeks after two dogs were found emaciated outside the Gardner Seveney Sports Complex.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
RI Businesses 'Mixed' About New Mask, Vaccine Rules
The RI Hospitality Association said the "overriding concern is for the staff who will now be on the front lines of enforcement."
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Temporary Indoor Mask, Vaccine Rules Announced For Rhode Island
Starting Monday, the state will implement masking and proof of vaccine requirements, for at least 30 days.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Home Sales Continue To Slow In RI, Median Price Reaches $375,000
For the fifth month in a row, sales activity slowed in the Ocean State, though the median price is 16 percent higher than last year.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Ice Bumper Cars Back In Downtown Providence
Providence is one of just three cities in the country to offer the family-friendly, cold weather activity.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
How To Prevent Christmas Tree Fires In Rhode Island Homes
For some, Christmas just isn’t the same without a real tree. Here’s how to keep your family safe from a tree fire.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Free Admission At Roger Williams Park Zoo Dec. 27
All visitors are asked to bring a nonperishable food item to donate to the Rhode Island Food Bank.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
COVID-19 Changes Expected In Rhode Island | Patch PM
Also: Brown University to require COVID-19 boosters | RI Blood Center experiencing severe shortage | more.
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Cranston|News|
Brown University Requires COVID-19 Boosters For Students, Staff
Eligible students and staff must get a booster shot by the first day of classes in the new term.
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