Newport, RI|News|
See Full Blood Lunar Eclipse, Century’s Longest, In Rhode Island
A partial lunar eclipse is cause for a watch party to see the full frost moon turn red in the longest such event this century.
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|
2 Sentenced For Multistate Lottery Scheme | Patch PM
Also: Bristol man charged following early morning police standoff | Bowen's Wharf to host 51st tree lighting | more.
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Newport, RI|News|
Bowen's Wharf Holding Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 4
Caroling will begin at 4 p.m., with the main event at 6 p.m.
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Cranston|News|
Scammers Sentenced To Federal Prison For $600,000 Lottery Fraud
The scammers stole more than $325,000 from one Massachusetts resident.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Bristol Man, 32, Facing Felony Charges After Police Standoff
An active shooter was reported on High Street in the early morning, prompting several school delays.
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Portsmouth, RI|News|
'Let's Not Let Our Guard Down': COVID-19 Cases Climb In RI
With cold weather and winter holidays fast approaching, Rhode Islanders are urged to take steps to stay safe.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry High School Student Arrested In Connection With Lockdown
The student did not have any weapons and was charged with disorderly conduct, police said.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Tips To Celebrate A COVID-19 Safe Thanksgiving In Rhode Island
This year, it's safe to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends, but it's still important to take COVID-19 safety precautions.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Rhode Island Expands COVID-19 Booster Eligibility | Patch PM
Also: Auditor general releases 2020-21 RI Lottery earnings | South Kingstown man charged with sexual assault | more.
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Newport, RI|News|
'Everyone Is At Higher Risk': COVID-19 Boosters Open To 18+ In RI
With cases numbers climbing in the state and winter fast approaching, all adults can get a booster shot, if 6 months have passed.
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Cranston|News|
Rhode Island Earned $300M From The Lottery In The Last Year
After paying out prizes and other expenses, more than $300 million was added to the state's general fund.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
South Kingstown Man Charged With Sexual Assault
Clark Donatelli, 55, was charged with four counts of second-degree sexual assault in an indictment from the statewide Grand Jury.
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Cranston|News|
See The Average Holiday Budgets In Rhode Island
Personal Finance website WalletHub compared how much people spend on average in cities across America.
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Cranston|News|
Rhode Island Gas Prices Continue To Rise
The average price per gallon is now $3.41 in the Ocean State.
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Cranston|News|
Providence Man, 52, Killed In Crash On I-95 South
Two vehicles were involved in the crash on I-95 South, near Thurbers Avenue.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
3 Tornadoes Confirmed In Rhode Island During Weekend Storm
The National Weather Service confirmed three tornadoes, two EF0s and one EF1, during Saturday night's fast-moving storm.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Bristol-Warren Middle School Closed For COVID-19 Cases
Kickemuit Middle School was placed on a one-day "pause" of in-person learning after several cases were confirmed.
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Newport, RI|News|
Car Fire Stops Traffic On Newport Bridge
Traffic was temporarily stopped in both directions as crews worked to clear the crash scene.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
RI Weather: High Winds, Possible Tornado Saturday Afternoon
Another round of severe weather is in the forecast for southern New England.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Man, 20, Killed In Early-Morning Crash On I-95: RISP
Christian Hull was standing in front of his stopped vehicle in the breakdown lane when his vehicle was rear-ended, pushing the car into him.
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