Portsmouth, RI|News|
Portsmouth Holding East Egg Hunt April 10
The annual Glen Farm egg hunt will be held at the historic Leonard Brown House at 1 p.m.
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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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
South Kingstown Police Department Survey
The South Kingstown Police Department is looking for community feedback.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
401 Gives Day Encourages Rhode Islanders To Give Back
It may be April Fool's Day, but giving back to the community is no joke.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Construction Resumes On Bristol's Metacom Ave. Next Week
The Bristol County Water Authority will restart road work along the southern section of the road starting April 4.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Governor To Receive Second COVID-19 Booster Shot
Gov. Dan McKee will receive the shot at the State House from Dr. Philip Chan of the Rhode Island Department of Health.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
DEM Announces Plans To Demolish Lighthouse Inn, Draw Investors
None of the three redevelopment proposals submitted to the department were deemed viable, DEM said.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Rhode Island Electricity Prices To Fall With Upcoming 'Summer Rates'
Average residential customers should see a decrease of about $17 per monthly bill, National Grid said.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Opinion: It’s Time To End The Hazard Of Lead Pipes
Sen. Michael McCaffrey is calling for greater investment into lead remediation in Rhode Island homes.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
MA Weather: Temperature Warmup Brings Downpours, Thunderstorms
Periods of heavy downpours and scattered thunderstorms are possible heading into the evening hours.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
RI Weather: Downpours, Thunderstorms Accompany Temperature Warmup
Periods of heavy downpours and scattered thunderstorms are possible heading into the evening hours.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Warren Holding Easter Egg Hunt April 9
The hunt will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Burr's Hill Park.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Greene Library Hosting Easter Egg Hunt April 9
Children aged two to nine are invited to attend. Preregistration is required.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Trash Pickup Delayed For Some Coventry Residents
Tuesday and Wednesday collections will happen first thing Thursday, the town said.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Road Work Underway On Narragansett's Ottawa Trail
The road surface of Ottawa Trail was milled Wednesday to even it out before a binder layer of asphalt can be placed next week.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
UnitedHealthcare Fined $100K For Substance Abuse Care Violations
For years, UnitedHealthcare did not meet the guidelines established by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, violating state law.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI DCYF Settles Over Allegations Of Disability Discrimination
The agency agreed to establish policies and procedures to ensure proper communication and equal access to services, as required by law.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
RI Man Accused Of Collecting Nearly $60K In Unemployment Fraud
Richard Allen, 56, is accused of using stolen personal information to apply for benefits across several states.
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Cranston|News|
No Limit On School Days For Retired Teachers In Rhode Island
State lawmakers extended the moratorium on teaching day limits through the end of the year, to avoid staffing shortages in schools.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport, Middletown Consider Combining School Districts
The proposal could save millions of dollars of taxpayer money, the City of Newport said.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
RWU: MSU Offers A Home On Campus For Students Of Color
The organization's Stay Woke Week runs this week.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
