Newport, RI|News|
Rain-Snow Mix Expected To Bring Messy Weekend Weather
Rhode Island isn't expected to see any notable snow accumulation, but expect outdoor activities to be unpleasant this 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|
Public Input Sought For New High School Graduation Requirements
The Rhode Island Department of Education will hold seven community meetings to allow public comment on the proposed regulations.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
RI Named In Top 10 Best Places For College Basketball: WalletHub
Kingston, Rhode Island may be small, but there's no shortage of Rams basketball spirit.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Police K9 To Receive Donated Body Armor
Nixo will receive a bullet- and stab-proof vest from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., a non-profit that supplies body armor to police K9s.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Fire Breaks Out In South Kingstown Car Repair Shop
Crews from Kingston station and the Exeter tanker truck were called in to help extinguish the flames.
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Cranston|News|
Cranston Police Receive $5K For Therapy Dog Program
Cali, the department's trained therapy dog, offers support to children and victims of abuse.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Weather: When Snow Will Start, How Much Will Fall
The snow isn't expected to create too many travel headaches for drivers.
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Cranston|News|
Recall Expanded For Powdered Baby Formula
An additional lot of powdered Similac formula was recalled after a baby died after testing positive for a serious infection.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
RI Weather: When Snow Will Start, How Much Will Fall
One to three inches of snow are expected across Rhode Island, with travel impacts expected to be low.
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Cranston|News|
Less Than 100 People Hospitalized With COVID-19 In Rhode Island
This is the first time that pandemic-related hospitalizations have fallen below 100 since August 2021.
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Newport, RI|News|
Newport Mansions Lift COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
Masks will be required inside the historic properties until March 21.
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Portsmouth, RI|News|
Warren Man Accused Of Selling Meth, Fentanyl In Portsmouth
Bryan Machado, 37, faces five counts of manufacture, possession and delivery of fentanyl and methamphetamine.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Hosting Eco-Depot April 9
All Rhode Islanders can make an appointment to dispose of hazardous household waste such as paint or used motor oil.
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Cranston|News|
Rhode Island Gas Prices Climb Another 7 Cents Overnight
The average price per gallon is now $4.24, setting another all-time record.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
RI Weather: 1 To 3 Inches Of Snow Expected In Midweek Storm
After a springlike preview, winter weather is back in the forecast.
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Cranston|News|
2 Rhode Island Car Dealerships Accused Of Deceptive Pricing
Grieco Honda and Grieco Toyota are accused of pricing practices intended to "confuse and mislead" buyers, the Attorney General said.
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Newport, RI|News|
Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade Returns This Weekend
After two years of pandemic-related cancellations, the popular parade will be back in the City By The Sea this year.
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Cranston|News|
Cranston Man, 19, Accused Of Robbery At Knifepoint
Izaiah M. Rivera Richard, 19, is accused of taking money from an Elmwood Avenue gas station at knife point in January.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Masks Optional In Coventry Schools After Statewide Mandate Ends
Anyone identified as a close contact of a positive COVID-19 case will be asked to wear a mask for 10 days.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Cranston Schools Go Mask-Optional After State Mandate Expires
Students and staff no longer need to wear masks in the classroom, regardless of vaccination status.
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