Cranston|News|
RI Hospitals Near Capacity Due To Staffing Shortages
"What''s driving the concern now isn't [COVID-19] infection rates, it's staffing," Gov. Dan McKee 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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Cranston|News|
Another Indoor Mask Mandate Could Come To RI: What To Know
Gov. Dan McKee said that while he isn't ready to institute a mask mandate now, "everything's on the table."
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Portsmouth Police Continue Abandoned Dog Investigation | Patch PM
Also: Coventry town council calls for Johnson's Pond study | Providence woman charged with Columbus Day vandalism | more.
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Portsmouth, RI|News|
Portsmouth Dogs Likely Abandoned By Individual: Police
Police think the two dogs found emaciated on Thanksgiving morning likely came from a single person, rather than an organization.
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Cranston|News|
Toys For Tots 2021: Where To Drop Off Donations In Rhode Island
Last year, the Toys For Tots program distributed more than 56,000 toys to more than 10,000 children in Rhode Island.
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Toys For Tots 2021: Where To Drop Off Donations In Tiverton, LC
Last year, the Toys For Tots program distributed more than 56,000 toys to more than 10,000 children in Rhode Island.
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Portsmouth, RI|News|
Toys For Tots 2021: Where To Drop Off Donations In Portsmouth
Last year, the Toys For Tots program distributed more than 56,000 toys to more than 10,000 children in Rhode Island.
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Newport, RI|News|
Toys For Tots 2021: Where To Drop Off Donations In Newport
Last year, the Toys For Tots program distributed more than 56,000 toys to more than 10,000 children in Rhode Island.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Toys For Tots 2021: Where To Drop Off Donations In South County
Last year, the Toys For Tots program distributed more than 56,000 toys to more than 10,000 children in Rhode Island.
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Cranston|News|
Toys For Tots 2021: Where To Drop Off Donations In Cranston
Last year, the Toys For Tots program distributed more than 56,000 toys to more than 10,000 children in Rhode Island.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Toys For Tots 2021: Where To Drop Off Donations In Coventry
Last year, the Toys For Tots program distributed more than 56,000 toys to more than 10,000 children in Rhode Island.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Toys For Tots 2021: Where To Drop Off In Bristol, Warren
Last year, the Toys For Tots program distributed more than 56,000 toys to more than 10,000 children in Rhode Island.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Town Council Calls For Environmental Study Of Johnson's Pond
The General Assembly would need to approve funding for the study, which would be conducted by the Department of Environmental Management.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Providence Woman Charged With Columbus Day Vandalism
Arely Diaz Loza, 26, is accused of throwing red paint on the statue in Independence Park.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
There's Still Time To Mail A Letter To Santa In Rhode Island
The U.S. Postal Service’s annual Operation Santa program helps fulfill holiday wishes in Rhode Island and across the country.
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Portsmouth, RI|News|
Portsmouth Students Take Part In 'Hour Of Code'
Students in kindergarten though 12th grade took part in activities to learn more about coding.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
RI Man Wins $150K From Lottery Ticket | Patch PM
Also: Senate confirms new U.S. Attorney for Rhode Island | Blue Angels return to Rhode Island in 2023 | more.
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Cranston|News|
RI To Close Remaining Large, State-Run COVID-19 Vaccine Sites
The Department of Health will wind down operations at the East Providence and Cranston sites by the end of the year.
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Cranston|News|
Senate Confirms Zachary Cunha As U.S. Attorney In RI
Cunha already works in the U.S. Attorney’s office in Rhode Island, serving as the chief of the civil division.
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Cranston|News|
Some Rhode Islanders Could Lose 911 Access In 2023
Starting Jan. 1, mobile service providers will begin shutting down 3G networks to accommodate newer, more advanced services.
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