Newport, RI|News|
'Hocus Pocus 2' Begins Filming In Rhode Island
The production is scheduled to be in the state until the end of the year.
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.
Have a story idea? Email: rachel.nunes@patch.com
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
🌱 Tiverton-Little Compton Today: What To Know To Start The Day
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Portsmouth, RI|News|
Portsmouth Police Holding Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat
Visit the department's headquarters from noon to 2 p.m. on Halloween.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Tips To Celebrate A COVID-19-Safe Halloween In Rhode Island
The Department of Health encouraged Rhode Islanders to keep groups small, wear masks inside and maintain distance from others.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
RI Man Facing Child Porn Charges After 'Upskirt' Arrest | PatchPM
Also: Many RI communities plan "trunk or treat" events | Rhode Island's state of emergency extended | more.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Holding Halloween Spooktacular Oct. 22
The family-friendly event will include trunk-or-treat, games and an outdoor trail walk.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Bristol Police Holding Halloween Trunk Or Treat
The family-friendly event will be held Halloween afternoon outside the police station.
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Cranston|News|
RI's COVID-19 Executive Orders Extended Into November
Gov. Dan McKee again extended the requirement for mask-wearing in schools, as well as the ongoing state of emergency.
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Newport, RI|News|
Newport Residents Reminded To Keep Drains Clear This Fall
Even a thin layer of leaves and prevent a drain from working properly.
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Cranston|News|
RI Communities Named Among Best Small Cities In U.S.: WalletHub
Five cities in Rhode Island made the list, which compared 1,300 small cities across the country.
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East Providence, RI|News|
🌱 Call For Climate Action, Heating Help: East Providence Daily
Read the latest edition the East Providence Daily— your source for the lowdown on everything happening in town.
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
RI Gas Prices Skyrocket To 7-Year High | Patch PM
Also: Mount Hope Farm to commemorate 400 years since First Thanksgiving | Another finding of West Nile Virus | more.
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Cranston|News|
Rhode Island Confirms 6th West Nile Finding Of 2021
The positive sample came from a pool of mosquitos trapped in Glocester in late September.
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Newport, RI|News|
RI Guarantees In-State College Tuition, Immigration Status Aside
Gov. Dan McKee said the law is "not only about equity, but an increased access to higher education" for all Rhode Island residents.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Mount Hope Farm To Celebrate 400 Years Since First Thanksgiving
The daylong celebration will celebrate the history and culture of the Pokanoket Nation, key figures in the 1621 feast.
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Cranston|News|
Rhode Island Gas Prices Reach 7-Year High
The average cost per gallon is now $3.26, nine cents higher than last week.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
University Of RI Denounces Racist Social Media Post From Student
President Marc Parlange called the message, reportedly posted by a student, "abhorrent."
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
How To Recycle Pumpkins For Birds And Wildlife In Rhode Island
If the decomposing jack-o'-lantern is creeping you out, share the fall bounty from Rhode Island pumpkin fields and patches with critters.
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
🌱 Today In Tiverton-Little Compton: Weekend Edition
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