Newport, RI|News|
RI's Weekly Coronavirus Case Numbers Reach Record Lows
Over the past week, the number of cases per 100,000 people was the closest to the safe threshold that it has been in months.
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.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
University of RI To Require Students To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Students will have to show proof of vaccination or have an approved exemption to come back to campus in the fall.
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Cranston|News|
Home Prices 'Skyrocket' As Inventory Dwindles: RI Realtors
Under the current conditions, the supply of homes on the market would run dry in just over a month. That number is usually five to six.
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Newport, RI|News|
Rhode Island's Mask Mandate Ends: What To Know
Fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask in most settings, but a few exceptions still apply.
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Cranston|News|
RI Catholic Bishop Restores Weekly Mass Requirement
Starting June 6, Bishop Thomas Tobin's dispensation for weekly mass will end.
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Cranston|News|
RI's Weekly COVID-19 Press Conferences Returning To State House
Starting June 7, the press conferences will be held every other week at the State House.
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Newport, RI|News|
Market Basket To Open In Rhode Island This Week | Patch PM
Also: Gas prices climb another 5 cents in a week | Tiverton holding child safety day | more.
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Cranston|News|
MA Man Pleads Guilty To PPP Fraud In RI Court
David Adler Staveley faked suicide after he was the first person in the U.S. to be charged with defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program.
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Tiverton Police Holding Child Safety Day June 12
The family event will feature Chase from Paw Patrol, car seat checks, face painting and more.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Police Sponsoring Rabies Clinic June 13
Anyone interested in bringing their dog or cat must register by June 10.
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Cranston|News|
Rhode Island's First Market Basket Opens This Week
The Warwick location will open to the public May 21.
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Cranston|News|
RI Gas Prices Surge, High Summer Prices Coming
The average price of a gallon of gas went up 5 cents over the past week in Rhode Island.
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Newport, RI|News|
RI Marks First 80-Degree Day of 2021, More To Come This Week
Rhode Island hasn't seen an 80-degree day since last September.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Overnight Utility Work Underway On Market Street
Crews will be conducting gas repairs from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. until the end of the week.
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Tiverton Rep. Introduces Package Of Bills To Help Town
The bills would help solve a range of issues from fire department financials to cesspool replacement deadlines.
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Newport, RI|News|
Another RI University To Require COVID-19 Vaccine | Patch PM
Also: RI State Police launch special victims unit | Narragansett police investigate church vandalism | more.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Narragansett Police Look For Public's Help To Find Church Vandal
Over the weekend, the fingers were broken off the right hand of a statue of Jesus outside St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church.
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Portsmouth, RI|News|
Portsmouth Library's Reading Area Reopens, Newspapers To Return
Starting June 1, patrons can peruse newspapers in the library's reading area, which is back open.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Farmer's Market Coming To Coventry In 2022
The town is looking for people to join the organizing and planning committee.
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Cranston|News|
Rhode Island State Police Launch Special Victims Unit
The unit will focus on crimes involving sexual abuse, children, domestic violence, human trafficking and more.
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