Newport, RI|News|
Opinion: Why RI Needs Municipal Broadband Infrastructure
Rep. Deborah Ruggiero called for greater investment into internet access for the unserved and underserved.
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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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Veterans Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Tiverton-Little Compton
Originally called "Armistice Day," the holiday was created to honor those who served in World War I.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Veterans Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Portsmouth
Originally called "Armistice Day," the holiday was created to honor those who served in World War I.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Veterans Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Newport
Originally called "Armistice Day," the holiday was created to honor those who served in World War I.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Veterans Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Narragansett, SK
Originally called "Armistice Day," the holiday was created to honor those who served in World War I.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Veterans Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Cranston
Originally called "Armistice Day," the holiday was created to honor those who served in World War I.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Veterans Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Coventry
Originally called "Armistice Day," the holiday was created to honor those who served in World War I.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Veterans Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Bristol-Warren
Originally called "Armistice Day," the holiday was created to honor those who served in World War I.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Middletown, RI|News|
Veterans Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Rhode Island
Originally called "Armistice Day," the holiday was created to honor those who served in World War I.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Extra Open Road Toll Lanes Coming To Newport Bridge This Week
The former gated toll lanes will close as construction continues on the bridge.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
'Buy Nothing Day' Clothing Drive Returns To RI State House
From now through Nov. 18, Rhode Islanders can drop off new and gently used coats, hats, blankets and other winter essentials.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Best Nursing Homes In Rhode Island: 2022 Ratings Released
The annual list compiled by U.S. News & World Report rates thousands of nursing homes based on care, rate of complaints and more.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
NK Council Calls For Investigation Into 'Fat Tests' | Patch PM
Also: Fire breaks out at East Greenwich solar farm | West Warwick infant nearly dies from maltreatment | more.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Elderly Woman Injured in Coventry Hit-And-Run
The woman was hit while crossing the street, police said, and was injured in the leg.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
East Greenwich, RI|News|
Fire Breaks Out At East Greenwich Solar Farm
West Warwick and North Kingstown crews were called in to help fight the blaze.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
West Warwick Infant Nearly Died From Maltreatment: DCYF
The 5-month-old's family had no prior involvement with the department.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Full Blood Lunar Eclipse: Watch In Tiverton, Little Compton
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
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Full Blood Lunar Eclipse: How To Watch In Portsmouth
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
Newport, RI|News|
Full Blood Lunar Eclipse: How To Watch In Newport
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
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Full Blood Lunar Eclipse: How To Watch In Narragansett, SK
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
