Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Labor Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Bristol-Warren
Here's what's open and closed in Rhode Island over the holiday weekend.
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|
Labor Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Rhode Island
Here's what's open and closed in Rhode Island over the holiday weekend.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Torrential Rains Damages Warren's Metacom Ave, 2 Lanes Closed
Two-way traffic will be possible during the repairs in the two southbound lanes.
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Portsmouth, RI|News|
Portsmouth Road Passable After Flooding Collapse
Although the road is passable for emergency vehicles, drivers are asked to avoid the area to allow construction to continue.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
South Kingstown Firefighters Respond To 30 Calls During Storm
The Union Fire Department was called for assistance with flooded basements, pole fires, residents trapped on flooded roadways and more.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
East Bay Lawmakers To Host Blood Drive At RI State House
Rep. June Speakman and Sen. Walter Felag Jr. will host the drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 15.
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Newport, RI|News|
Portsmouth Road Collapses In Ida Flooding | Patch PM
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Police ID Victims, Suspect In Deadly Warren Shooting
The shooter was found dead after exchanging fire with Bristol police officers, police said.
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Newport, RI|News|
Rhode Island Flooded By Ida's Wake: Photo Gallery
Patch readers from across Rhode Island shared their photos of the damage and flooding caused by the overnight storm.
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Portsmouth, RI|News|
Portsmouth Road Destroyed By Ida Flooding
Parts of Portsmouth saw more than eight inches of rainfall as the storm swept through the region.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
URI Extends COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement To Faculty, Staff
The policy, which goes into effect Oct. 15, applies to full- and part-time faculty and non-classified staff.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Ida Drops 8+ Inches Of Rain In RI: Bristol County Rain Totals
The storm swept across southern New England overnight, dropping several inches of rain on Rhode Island and flooding roads statewide.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Ida Drops 8+ Inches Of Rain In RI: Washington County Rain Totals
The storm swept across southern New England overnight, dropping several inches of rain on Rhode Island and flooding roads statewide.
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Newport, RI|News|
Ida Drops 8+ Inches Of Rain In RI: Newport County Rain Totals
The storm swept across southern New England overnight, dropping several inches of rain on Rhode Island and flooding roads statewide.
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Newport, RI|News|
Roads Flooded, Closed After Ida Drops Over 5 Inches Of Rain On RI
Roads across the state were flooded by the heavy overnight rainfall, creating a dangerous situation for morning drivers.
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Cranston|News|
9 Providence-Area Restaurants Earn 2021 Wine Spectator Awards
Despite unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic, 2,900 restaurants nationwide were recognized on this year’s list.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
5 South County Restaurants Earn 2021 Wine Spectator Awards
Despite unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic, 2,900 restaurants nationwide were recognized on this year’s list.
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Newport, RI|News|
2 Charged Following Multi-State Carjacking Crime Spree | Patch PM
Also: RI welcomes shelter dogs evacuated from Louisiana | Scarborough state beaches closed for high bacteria | more.
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Newport, RI|News|
3 Newport Restaurants Earn 2021 Wine Spectator Awards
Despite unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic, 2,900 restaurants nationwide were recognized on this year’s list.
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Cranston|News|
2 Charged In Multi-State Carjacking Crime Spree: Police
The pair was arrested at a Rhode Island Motel 6 after assaulting and carjacking several people, including a pregnant woman.
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