Newport, RI|News|
Newport Cracks Down On Short-Term Rentals In Residential Areas
Homeowners in residential zones can no longer use their property as short-term rentals in most cases.
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|
Proposed Law Would Pause RI's Gas Tax Until 2023
Rep. James McLaughlin introduced the legislation amid historically high gas prices in Rhode Island and across the country.
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Cranston|News|
Cranston School Custodian Facing Child Porn Charges
There is no evidence at this time that Michael Macari had any inappropriate contact with students, state police said.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Maltreatment Factored In Death Of West Warwick 5-Year-Old: DCYF
The child died in September 2021, the department said. The family had no previous involvement with DCYF.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Rainy Thursday Before Springlike Temps Return To Rhode Island
Expect highs in the mid 30s to 40s before a significant warm-up with sunshine on Friday.
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Portsmouth, RI|News|
Truck Breakdown In Portsmouth Causes Morning Traffic Woes
The disabled box truck was cleared around 7:30 a.m., but not before causing significant backups on Route 24.
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Portsmouth, RI|News|
Boston Marathon 2022: Meet The Runners From Portsmouth
The race will once again be held on Patriots Day, after it was moved to October last year and canceled in 2020.
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Newport, RI|News|
Boston Marathon 2022: Meet The Runners From Newport
The race will once again be held on Patriots Day, after it was moved to October last year and canceled in 2020.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Boston Marathon 2022: Meet The Runners From Cranston
The race will once again be held on Patriots Day, after it was moved to October last year and canceled in 2020.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Boston Marathon 2022: Meet The Runners From Coventry
The race will once again be held on Patriots Day, after it was moved to October last year and canceled in 2020.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Low-Cost Pet Vaccines Available In Newport County
Pet owners can get their cat or dog's rabies vaccine at the Potter League For Animals for just $10 each.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Public Meeting For Portsmouth Parks And Rec Master Plan
The town will hold a meeting April 13 to seek public input on the Open Space Master Plan project.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Foundation Offering $10,000 Community Grants
Nonprofits, schools, library and community groups have until March 31 to apply for up to $10,000 in grant funding.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry To Host Rabies Clinic April 24
Pet owners can get their cat or dog vaccinated at the Town Hall Annex for $20. Preregistration is required.
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Cranston|News|
Rhode Island To Close Some COVID-19 Test Sites
About a dozen state-run sites will close by the end of the month.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Rhode Island Residents Can Sign Up For Free Trees
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Managemnt has 1,000 saplings available for residents.
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Newport, RI|News|
Newport To Host Community Recycling Day April 23
Newport residents can drop off difficult to recycle items at Easton's Beach from 8 a.m. to noon.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Matunuck Seawall Phase 2 Construction Update
Work will continue on the seawall until Memorial Day weekend, when it will pause for the summer season.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Free Produce Through Senior Farmer's Market Bulk Purchase Program
Income eligible residents aged 60 and up can sign up for a free box of produce worth $20.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Community Shred Day At Narragansett's Washington Trust
The community can bring old documents to the Point Judith Road location from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 9.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
