Cranston|News|
Thurbers Avenue Crash Slows I-95 North To A Crawl
The crash at the Thurbers Avenue curve closed two lanes and backed up traffic into Cranston.
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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Cranston|News|
Brown University Student Named Campbell Trophy Semifinalist
A student from Brown University is among 176 scholar-athletes competing for the prestigious award’s $25,000 scholarship.
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Push-Ups, Trout And More: Today In Tiverton-Little Compton
The latest on what's happening in Tiverton-Little Compton, delivered right to your inbox.
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Cranston|News|
Certain Drug Charges No Longer A Felony In Rhode Island
Simple possession of a small amount of drugs for personal use is now a misdemeanor charge in Rhode Island.
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Newport, RI|News|
Truck Crash Could Close RI Restaurant For A Week | Patch PM
Also: Brief lockdown at Rogers High School over intruder concern | DEM to stock Ri ponds with trout | more.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Trout Coming To Barbers Pond Just In Time For Fall Fishing
The Department of Environmental Management will stock ponds around the state between Oct. 1 and 8.
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Trout Coming To Tiverton Ponds Just In Time For Fall Fishing
The Department of Environmental Management will stock ponds around the state between Oct. 1 and 8.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Trout Coming To Coventry Waters Just In Time For Fall Fishing
The Department of Environmental Management will stock ponds around the state between Oct. 1 and 8.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Trout Coming To Rhode Island Ponds Just In Time For Fall Fishing
The Department of Environmental Management will stock ponds around the state between Oct. 1 and 8.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Bristol Police To Take Part In Drug Take-Back Day Oct. 23
Medications can be dropped off at the Metacom Avenue police station from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Newport, RI|News|
Lockdown Lifted At Rogers High School, No Intruder: Principal
The school was placed under lockdown "out of an abundance of caution" when a student reported seeing a suspicious person.
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Newport, RI|News|
National Coffee Day 2021: Where To Get Deals In Rhode Island
Whether you like it hot or iced, here's where you can get a deal for your caffeine fix.
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Excavator Fire, Best Coffee: Today In Tiverton-Little Compton
Here's the latest from Tiverton-Little Compton, delivered straight to your inbox.
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Newport, RI|News|
Apple Of RI: Smithfield Orchard Named Among The Best | Patch PM
Also: Invasive lanternflys spotted in Rhode Island | Coventry High School pivots as COVID-19 cases climb | more.
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Cranston|News|
Second Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Spotted In Rhode Island
The exotic insects attack trees, plants and agricultural crops. So far, two have been reported in Rhode Island this year.
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Tiverton Excavator Bursts Into Flames
Fire broke out in a piece of construction equipment, making it difficult for firefighters to access the flames.
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Cranston|News|
RI Hospitals To Blame For Staffing Shortages: Nurses Union
The president of the state's largest health care union said that systemic changes are needed to address staffing shortages in the industry.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Smithfield, RI|News|
Apple Of RI: USA Today Names Smithfield Orchard Among The Best
Jaswell’s Farm in Smithfield was named the seventh best pick-your-own orchard in the country, according to popular vote.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry High School Shifts Schedule Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases
After three days of distance learning this week, students will move to an early release schedule.
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Cranston|News|
National Voter Registration Day '21: What To Know In Rhode Island
National Voter Registration Day is Sept. 28. If you’re not registered to vote, here’s a rundown of what you need to do in the Ocean State.
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