Newport, RI|News|
South County Tree Farm Cut Down By Dry Summers | Patch PM
Also: Retired superintendent returns to Bristol-Warren schools | Coventry holding "fill the boot" fundraiser | more.
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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Cranston|News|
Seasonal Jobs In Rhode Island: See Who's Hiring For 2021
Companies are starting to fill hundreds of thousands of temporary roles ahead of the holidays. See open positions in Rhode Island.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Previous Drought Shutters RI Christmas Tree Farm For 2021 Season
Although there was plenty of rain this season, the past two dry summers meant little growth and not enough supply for this year.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Little Compton Planning 2021 Trunk Or Treat
Little Compton police and fire are planning the event in conjunction with Tiverton's.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport Seeking Vendors For 'Drive-Thru Spooktacular'
The family friendly event will be held the afternoon of Halloween at Easton's Beach.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Firefighters Holding 'Fill The Boot' Fundraiser
Firefighters will be collecting money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Friday and Saturday.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Applications Open For Portsmouth Town Council Vacancy
The selected candidate will serve on the town council until next year's election.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
South Kingstown Holding Firefighter Remembrance Ceremony
The ceremony will be held at noon on Saturday, at the South Kingstown Firefighters Memorial Square at Columbia Street and Kingstown Road.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Familiar Face Returns To Bristol-Warren Schools
Retired superintendent Ed Mara was chosen as the latest interim leader of the district.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
RI Child Drowns, Another Survives In Close Call At Pool| Patch PM
Also: Newport heads back to school | East Providence to reopen recreation center | more.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Cranston Toddler, 2, Nearly Drowns In Pool Due To Neglect: DCYF
The incident happened in the family's above-ground pool July 19.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport Heads Back To School: By The Numbers
Newport is "back, ready to learn," Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermaine said.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Back To School: Portsmouth's First Few Weeks
Despite a few bumps in the road, Portsmouth students and staff are happy to be back in classrooms, Supt. Thomas Kenworthy said.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
3 Rhode Island Schools Selected As U.S. Blue Ribbon Schools
In all, 325 U.S. schools received the honor for overall performance from the U.S. Department of Education.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Inclement Weather Delays RI Olympian's Block Island Swim
Elizabeth Beisel now plans to swim to Block Island on Saturday.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
RI Marks 83rd Anniversary of 1938 Hurricane | Patch PM
Also: RI announces third round of COVID-19 mini-grants | 3 Charged with animal cruelty in East Providence | more.
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Cranston|News|
RI's Health Care Vaccine Deadline Is Approaching: What To Know
The Rhode Island Department of Health announced regulations for health care facilities ahead of the vaccine deadline.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Governor Announces 3rd Round Of COVID-19 Mini-Grants
Non-profits organizations can apply for up to $4,975 to help with access to vaccines, testing or education about COVID-19.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Rhode Island Marks 83 Years Since Great Hurricane Of 1938
Providence was submerged by 20 feet of water, while the boardwalk at Easton's Beach was completely washed away.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Portsmouth's $21.4M School Bond: What To Know
Superintendent Thomas Kenworthy said the bond "makes the best overall sense to improve our schools."
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
