Cranston|News|
Rhode Island Treasurer Calls For Vaccine Requirements In Schools
Seth Magaziner called it "dangerous and unacceptable" that some adults will be returning to schools without a COVID-19 vaccine.
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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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Burlingame Campground Reopens Following Tropical Storm Henri
Phone lines at Burlingame, East Beach, and Charlestown Breachway Campgrounds are still down due to storm-related damage.
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Cranston|News|
Public Input Sought For RI's Police Body Camera Program
Attorney General Peter Neronha and State Police Col. James Manni will develop policies for body camera use.
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Newport, RI|News|
No New West Nile, EEE Findings As RI Reaches 'Peak' Season
So far this season, there have been four findings of West Nile in mosquitos trapped across Rhode Island.
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Newport, RI|News|
Another RI Company Will Require COVID-19 Vaccines | Patch PM
Also: McKee signs two bills to support seniors | Bus driver shortage in Cranston schools | more.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
South Kingstown Holding COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Sept. 15
The clinic will be held at South Road School from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., administering the Pfizer vaccine to ages 12 and up.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Lifeguard Shortage: Swim At Your Own Risk In South Kingstown
Due to staffing shortages, no lifeguards will be on duty at South Kingstown Town Beach this week.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Blue Cross, Blue Shield RI To Require Employee COVID-19 Vaccines
All employees, including those working remotely, will have to show proof of vaccination or apply for an exemption by Nov. 1.
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Cranston|News|
Amid Bus Driver Shortages, Cranston Schools Ask For More Dropoffs
Parents and guardians who are able to are asked to drive their students to and from school to reduce demand for busing.
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Newport, RI|News|
Farmers’ Almanac Winter Forecast: What’s In Store In Rhode Island
Winter 2021-22 snowfall will be near normal across America, the weather prognosticator says. Here’s what we can expect in Rhode Island.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Heavy Downpours, Severe Thunderstorms Possible In Rhode Island
Isolated severe weather is possible in the Ocean State, ahead of heavy rain from the remnants of Hurricane Ida later in the week.
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Cranston|News|
McKee Signs Executive Order Aimed At Hospital Staffing Shortages
Under the order, retired doctors and nurses can return to work during the pandemic without forgoing their pension benefits.
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Newport, RI|News|
Another RI Beach Closed To Swimming Amid Extreme Heat | Patch PM
Also: It's ok to use bird feeders again | Warwick woman pleads to negligence, manslaughter charges of child | more.
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Newport, RI|News|
Newport's Easton's Beach Closed For High Bacteria Levels
The closure comes just one day after the department recommended closing four other Rhode Island beaches for high bacteria levels.
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Newport, RI|News|
Bird Feeders Once Again Safe To Use In Rhode Island: DEM
While it's still unclear what's killing birds across 15 states, reports of songbird deaths in Rhode Island have dropped over the past weeks.
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Cranston|News|
Warwick Woman Pleads To Child Neglect In Death Of 9-Year-Old
Michelle Rothgeb, 58, pleaded no contest to 1 count of manslaughter, 8 counts of child cruelty and neglect and 1 count of animal cruelty.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Blood Emergency: Urgent Call For Donors In Rhode Island
Rhode Island Hospital is down to just one to two days of supply, the Rhode Island Blood Center said.
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Portsmouth, NH|News|
Willow Tree Chicken Salad Sold In NH Recalled For Contamination
Certain recalled chicken salads and dip products could be contaminated with pieces of hard white plastic.
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Cranston|News|
Willow Tree Chicken Salad Recalled For Plastic Contamination
Certain recalled chicken salads and dip products could be contaminated with pieces of hard white plastic.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Burlingame Campground Closure Extended Due To Severe Storm Damage
The Department of Environmental Management now expects the campground to reopen next week.
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