Cranston|News|
Johnson And Wales Latest RI College To Require COVID-19 Vaccine
All students will be required to show proof that they are fully vaccinated before returning to campus in the fall.
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- 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.
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Cranston|News|
Rhode Island Marks 1 Million Coronavirus Vaccine Doses
The Ocean State has administered the equivalent of one dose per person in the state.
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Cranston|News|
COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available For RIers Aged 12-15
Younger teens in Rhode Island can now get a Pfizer coronavirus vaccine.
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Newport, RI|News|
Whose Ma Is It Anyway? MA, RI Donut Shops Battle Over Name Rights
Two community standbys duked it out over who has the rights to the name "Ma's Donuts."
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Narragansett Parking Proposal Sparks Beach Access Debate
Nearby Point Judith residents argued that opening parking near beach rights-of-way would pose a safety and access issue.
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Newport, RI|News|
Rhode Island Poised To Exceed 1 Million Coronavirus Vaccine Doses
Gov. Dan McKee will mark the milestone at an event at Rhode Island Hospital Tuesday morning.
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Cranston|News|
RI Governor Cancels Event Connected With Trump Ally
"There is no place for a Trump spokesperson to co-host any event I am involved in," Gov. Dan McKee said.
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Cranston|News|
Rhode Island's Average Gas Price Spikes 5 Cents In A Week
The anticipated summer price climb is underway.
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Cranston|News|
Police Identify Man Found Dead Near Cranston Bike Path
There were no immediate signs of foul play in the man's death, police said.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
RI Named 6th-Best State For Working Moms: WalletHub
The Ocean State was named the best in the country for pediatricians per capita.
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Cranston|News|
RI Unemployment Benefits To Resume Job Search Requirement
Starting May 23, unemployment recipients will again have to prove they are actively searching for work to collect benefits.
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Newport, RI|News|
Cranston Police Officer Found Guilty Of Assault | Patch PM
Also: Balloon causes power outage in Warren | Lawmakers approve scholarship, minimum wage bills | more.
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Cranston|News|
2022 Cranston Budget Includes 3 New Diversity Initiatives
The budget includes the creation of a position in the Board of Canvassers aimed at making elections more bilingual.
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Cranston|News|
RI Promise, $15 Minimum Wage Approved By RI House
The pair of bills now move to the Senate, which approved companion bills earlier this year.
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Cranston|News|
Cranston Officer Found Guilty Of Assaulting Man In Custody
Officer Andrew Leonard, 40, was found guilty of attacking a man who was in police custody, kneeing him in the abdomen and hitting his head.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Errant Mylar Balloon Knocks Out Power To 3,400 In Warren
The outage was resolved in about an hour, National Grid said.
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Newport, RI|News|
New Coronavirus Regulations Go Into Effect In Rhode Island
The latest round of reopening has arrived, ahead of more comprehensive changes set for the end of the month.
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Newport, RI|News|
RI To Bridge The Gap To Vaccine Accessibility | Patch PM
Also: Mother's Day celebrations are safer outdoors | Providence man arrested following NH chase | more.
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Cranston|News|
What To Expect In Rhode Island's Phase 3 Vaccine Distribution
Rather than a broad approach, health officials are working to individually reach the remaining residents who have not yet gotten a vaccine.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
RI Health Officials: Mother's Day Is Safer Outside
With sunny weather in the forecast for Mother's Day, health officials urged Rhode islanders to take their celebrations outside.
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