Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
South Kingstown Awarded $400K Green Space Grant
Ten projects totaling $2.7 million were chosen from around the state, preserving a total of 400 acres of open space and farmland.
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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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Bristol Awarded $200K Green Space Grant
Bristol was one of ten projects were chosen from around the state, preserving a total of 400 acres of open space and farmland.
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Green Space Grants Awarded In Tiverton, Little Compton
Ten projects were chosen from around the state, preserving a total of 400 acres of open space and farmland.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
$2.7M Green Space Grants Fund Projects Across Rhode Island
Ten projects were chosen from around the state, preserving a total of 400 acres of open space and farmland.
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Cranston|News|
Daylight Saving Bill, Championed By Whitehouse, Passes US Senate
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse has long pushed to make Daylight Saving Time Permanent, eliminating the need to "spring ahead" and "fall behind."
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Newport, RI|News|
Newport Woman Sentenced To 5 Years For Child Porn Charge
Karissa Cave, 25, admitted to requesting and receiving a sexually explicit photo and video depicting a toddler.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Boston Marathon 2022: Meet The Runners From Bristol, Warren
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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Cranston|News|
Russian Cyber Attacks On Businesses 'Imminent': RI Sec. Of State
Nellie Gorbea said it's important to step up cybersecurity in businesses in the wake of the Russain invasion of Ukraine.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Gusty Winds Fan Large Brush Fire In Coventry: See Photos
Coventry firefighters warned residents to use extreme caution when burning yard waste, to avoid uncontrolled burning.
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Cranston|News|
Cranston Community Groups To Host Healthy Living Celebration
The event will be held at the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on March 29.
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Newport, RI|News|
Newport's Daffodil Days Return In April
The city will once again celebrate spring with a full slate of daffodil-related activities and events.
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Cranston|News|
Roger Williams Park Zoo Celebrates 150 Years In Operation
The zoo will mark the occasion with celebrations throughout April and all year long, including a time capsule by the iconic sentinel dog.
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Cranston|News|
These Are The Finalists For RI's New License Plate Design
Rhode Islanders can vote for their favorite design of the five finalists.
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Cranston|News|
Rhode Island Gas Prices Surge 18 Cents In A Week
Some relief could be on the way, AAA Northeast said.
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Cranston|News|
Amid Soaring Gas Prices, RI Debuts New Electric Vehicle Rebates
The program is expected to be available to Rhode Island residents and businesses by summer.
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Cranston|News|
Federal Transportation Mask Mandate Extended, Applies To RI Buses
The Transportation Safety Administration extended the requirement for mask-wearing on planes, trains and buses until April 18.
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Cranston|News|
Opinion: 'Nips' An Important Source Of Revenue For Small Business
Michael Bogolawski, the owner of a Pawtucket liquor store, voiced his concerns about the proposed ban on alcohol nips in Rhode Island.
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Cranston|News|
RI Sec. Of State Calls For Pause To Gas Tax Amid Soaring Prices
Nellie Gorbea, who is running for governor, called for Gov. Dan McKee to suspend the tax to offer Rhode Island drivers relief at the pump.
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Cranston|News|
RI Considers Loosening Health Care COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
The mandate was briefly extended to allow public comment on the proposed changes to the policy.
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Overheated Laptop Triggers Fire Alarm At Tiverton High School
Students were given the all-clear to return to class by the Tiverton Fire Department.
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