Cranston|News|
Opinion: Rhode Island Needs To Focus On Child Care
Senators Alana DiMario and Sandra Cano said that focusing on child care is essential to rebuilding the state's economy.
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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Newport, RI|News|
41K Still In The Dark In Rhode Island As Storm Subsides
Wind gusts over 70 mph were recorded off Block Island in the early morning hours.
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Cranston|News|
Food Network Star Alton Brown Visits Rhode Island
The Good Eats host hit the streets of Providence to find the best coffee milk in the city.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Full Tuition For Low, Moderate Income Students At Brown | PatchPM
Also: Tips to stay safe on Halloween | First RI Honor Flight since 2019 takes off this weekend | more.
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Newport, RI|News|
Trick-Or-Treat 2021: Tips To Stay Safe In Rhode Island
Along with following COVID-19 precautions, here are some ways to stay safe as you hit the streets with your little goblins and ghosts.
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Cranston|News|
Brown To Offer Full Tuition To Moderate, Low-Income Students
The university launched a three-pronged initiative to make college more accessible and affordable.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
First Rhode Island Honor Flight Since 2019 Takes Off This Weekend
14 WWII veterans, 24 Korean War veterans and 22 Vietnam War veterans will fly to Washington, D.C. for a day of celebration and remembrance.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Narragansett Conducting Hydrant Flushing This Week
Residents in the Point Judith Water System may experience discoloration and low pressure while flushing is underway.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
High Seas Cancel Ferries To Block Island
While two morning trips continued as scheduled, all other trips were canceled due to high seas.
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Newport, RI|News|
RI Nor'Easter Timeline: When Treacherous Storm Will Peak
Here's when to expect the worst of the severe rain and wind gusts across Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
🌱 Today In Tiverton-LC: East Bay Art, Newport T-Ball
Find out everything going down near you with the Tiverton-Little Compton Daily.
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Newport, RI|News|
Boat Crashes Into Narragansett Jetty, Injuring 3 | Patch PM
Also: Gas prices continue to skyrocket | Rhode Island reaches another COVID-19 vaccine milestone | more.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
South Kingstown Holds 2021 Trunk-Or-Treat Event
The town's emergency services came together to celebrate the Halloween season with the community.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Rhode Island Reaches 90% COVID-19 Vaccine Milestone In Adults
Rhode Island is now second in the nation when it comes to the percent of the population that is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Cranston|News|
Rollover Crash Closes Route 6 East: RI State Police
All traffic is being rerouted to Route 10 South. Closures are expected to last throughout the evening commute.
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Cranston|News|
Rhode Island Gas Prices See Another Surge, Up 10 Cents This Week
The average price per gallon has risen by about 30 cents, on average, over the past month.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
3 Injured In Narragansett Jetty Boat Crash: DEM
Considering the speed of the crash, the Dept. of Environmental Management said it was "almost miraculous" no one was seriously injured.
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Newport, RI|News|
Flood, High Wind Watches In Rhode Island For October Nor'Easter
Localized flooding, high winds gusts and rough seas are all in the forecast for the Ocean State over the coming days.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Pumpkin Farms Close To Narragansett-South Kingstown
Get ready for Halloween and family fun in the Narragansett-South Kingstown area by visiting these nearby pumpkin patches in 2021.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Pumpkin Patches Close To Coventry
Halloween and fun are right around the corner, and you don’t have to travel far to find the best fall pumpkins in the Coventry area in 20...
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