Cranston|News|
80 Percent Of RI Unemployment Recipients Lost Benefits This Week
More than 45,000 Rhode Islanders received unemployment insurance through the federal pandemic relief program, which ended Sept. 4.
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|
RI State Beaches Closed For The Season After Labor Day
Beach facilities, restrooms and concession stands are closed, and lifeguards are no longer on duty.
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Newport, RI|News|
Warren To Honor Fallen Assistant Fire Chief | Patch PM
Also: Lawmakers call for changes to RI vaccine mandate | North Smithfield woman killed in crash | more.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
'First Responder Ride' To Honor Warren's Fallen Asst. Fire Chief
Emergency vehicles from around the region will be part of the procession through Warren and Bristol, honoring Brian Remy.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
North Smithfield Woman, 78, Killed In Crash On Route 146 South
The driver of the truck that rear-ended the victim's SUV is facing several charges of reckless driving.
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Cranston|News|
33 Lawmakers Call For Changes To RI's Health Care Vaccine Mandate
The lawmakers called for the governor to amend the policy to allow unvaccinated health care workers to keep their jobs after Oct. 1.
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Cranston|News|
Reminder Not To Feed Animals Following RI Rabies Exposure
A North Providence couple was exposed to rabies by feeding a raccoon that tested positive, the Department of Environmental Management said.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Man, 52, Rescued From Coventry Pond On Labor Day
The man was pulled from Johnson's Pond after he may have had a medical emergency on the bank, police said.
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Newport, RI|News|
What To Know As Rosh Hashanah 2021 Starts In Rhode Island
The Jewish New Year begins Sept. 6 at sundown and concludes on Sept. 8. Here’s what you should know about this important holiday.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
See The Unemployment Rate In Rhode Island Ahead Of Labor Day 2021
A chunk of the labor force in Rhode Island remains jobless, as national unemployment is still higher than before the pandemic.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Grocery Stores Open On Labor Day 2021 In Rhode Island
See which Ocean State grocery store will keep or alter their hours for the upcoming Monday holiday.
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Newport, RI|News|
Labor Day 2021: Retail Stores Open In Rhode Island
Kohl’s, GAP and Nordstrom will be among the major chains open for business on the worker holiday.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Old Farmer’s Almanac Says A Snowy Winter Is Ahead In Rhode Island
A “season of shivers” awaits most of the country, the publication says.
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Cranston|News|
Union Membership In Rhode Island: See Recent Trends
See if union membership went up or down in the Ocean State from 2019 to 2020 ahead of Labor Day 2021.
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Labor Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Tiverton-Little Compton
Here's what's open and closed in Rhode Island over the holiday weekend.
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Newport, RI|News|
Labor Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Newport
Here's what's open and closed in Rhode Island over the holiday weekend.
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Portsmouth, RI|News|
Labor Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Portsmouth
Here's what's open and closed in Rhode Island over the holiday weekend.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Labor Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Narragansett-SK
Here's what's open and closed in Rhode Island over the holiday weekend.
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Cranston|News|
Labor Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Cranston
Here's what's open and closed in Rhode Island over the holiday weekend.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Labor Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Coventry
Here's what's open and closed in Rhode Island over the holiday weekend.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff