Newport, RI|News|
National Wine Day: Pop A Cork At These East Bay Wineries
More than 900 million gallons of wine are produced in the United States each year. Here’s where to drink a glass or two in Rhode Island.
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. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island in 2017, she worked as an Associate Producer at WPRI and hosted a news show at GoLocalProv. She loves exploring all of Rhode Island's many food offerings and traveling to warm places.
Rachel covers all of Rhode Island.
Have a story idea? Email: rachel.nunes@patch.com
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Newport, RI|News|
Narragansett Beach Crowd Gets Rowdy, 8 Arrested | Patch PM
Also: Newport's Marble House to reopen | RI gas prices near $3 as Memorial Day approaches | more.
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Cranston|News|
Memorial Day 2021: Best, Worst Times To Travel From Rhode Island
Pandemic cabin fever is expected to boil over this Memorial Day as more than 37 million Americans hit the road for the holiday.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
8 Arrested At Narragansett Town Beach Sunday: Police
A crowd of several hundred people "became hostile to officers" following a disorderly conduct arrest, police said.
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Cranston|News|
'Work Zone Delay' Backs Up Traffic On Rte. 37, I-95 South
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation reported a construction "delay" near Exit 1E on Route 37 in Cranston.
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Newport, RI|News|
Newport's Marble House, Elms Lawn To Reopen For Summer Season
Just in time for the traditional start of the Newport Season, Marble House is getting ready to reopen.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Ahead Of Memorial Day, Rhode Island Gas Prices Near $3 Per Gallon
The average cost for a gallon of gas is now $2.94, nearly a dollar per gallon more than this time last year.
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Cranston|News|
RI Secretary Of State Announces 2022 Run For Governor
Nellie Gorbea officially threw her hat into the gubernatorial ring.
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Cranston|News|
Dunkin' Holding COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics For Iced Coffee Day
Get vaccinated and grab your morning joe all in one stop.
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Newport, RI|News|
New Airline Coming To RI This Summer | Patch PM
Also: RI governor signs unemployment reform bill | Fox attacks man in Coventry | more.
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Cranston|News|
New Airline To Offer Service To T.F. Green Starting July 29
"Breeze Airways" chose Rhode Island as one of its debut travel destinations.
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Cranston|News|
'Win-Win' Bill Reforms Rhode Island's Unemployment Rules
The fast-tracked bill allows Rhode Islanders to keep collecting up to 150% of their unemployment benefits after going back to work.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Fox Bites Coventry Man's Face: Police
The fox was not believed to have been sick, and may have been protecting pups.
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Newport, RI|News|
Newport's 4th Of July Fireworks To Return In 2021
Last year's display was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Cranston|News|
Cranston Yard Waste Pickup Delayed: Leave Bags Out
Residents who did not have their yard waste picked up on their scheduled day are asked to leave bags out at the curb.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Patch Announcements: Congratulations, Dr. Mulvey!
Dr. Hillary E. Mulvey graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine.
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Cranston|News|
As Rhode Island Reopens, A Plea For Patience And Tolerance
It's going to take some time for Rhode Islanders to get used to a post-pandemic world, Gov. Dan McKee said, asking residents to be kind.
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Cranston|News|
Rhode Island Enters Final Phase Of Reopening: What To Know
Starting May 21, businesses in Rhode Island can reopen to pre-pandemic capacity.
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Cranston|News|
RI's First Market Basket Opens Tomorrow | Patch PM
Also: Mass vaccine sites to ramp down | Rhode Island mourns former Warwick mayor | more.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
RI To Start 'Winding Down' Mass Coronavirus Vaccination Sites
The transition is part of the state's shift to more a community-based vaccination strategy.
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