Newport, RI|News|
Beaches Closed At 3 RI Summer Camps For High Bacteria | Patch PM
Also: Parking fees rise at Misquamicut State Beach | Pop-up vaccine clinics coming to Navigant Credit Union | more.
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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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Beaches At 3 Rhode Island Summer Camps Closed To Swimming
The Larkin Pond beaches at Camp Hoffman and Kingston Camp in Kingston were closed, along with Camp Canonicus in Exeter.
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Cranston|News|
Caregiver Pay In Rhode Island Is Less Than Average — See How Much
A recent study shows caregivers in Rhode Island make about half as much as a worker earning an average salary.
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Cranston|News|
Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics Coming To Navigant Credit Union Branches
Seven bank branches across Rhode Island will host vaccine clinics over the coming weeks.
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Newport, RI|News|
Round 2: Thunderstorms Again In The Forecast For Rhode Island
More than 10,000 Rhode Islanders lost power as thunderstorms moved across the state Tuesday. More are on the way Wednesday.
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Cranston|News|
Rhode Island's Average Gas Price Tops $3 Per Gallon
Rhode Island's price is 12 cents below the national average.
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Newport, RI|News|
10K Without Power In Rhode Island Amid Powerful Thunderstorms
Isolated showers and thunderstorms will dissipate heading into the later evening hours.
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Cranston|News|
RI Launches $750K Grant Challenge To Encourage Getting Vaccinated
Every 5,000 new first doses that are administered, grants will go out to eligible nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island.
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Newport, RI|News|
Market Basket Hiring For New Rhode Island Store | Patch PM
Also: Drive-through vaccine site coming to Wickford Junction train station | 19 charged with DIU over July 4 weekend | more.
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Cranston|News|
19 Charged With DUI In RI Over July 4 Weekend: State Police
Rhode Island State Police stepped up patrols on highways throughout the state over the weekend.
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Newport, RI|News|
Potter League To Take Part In Annual 'Empty The Shelters' Event
The organization will lower adoption fees to just $25 for cats and dogs from July 9 to 11.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Drive-Through COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Coming To Wickford Station
The clinic will run from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, starting this week.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Ocean State Job Lot Donates 12 Bicycles To Narragansett Police
The bikes will allow officers to access places vehicles cannot and better interact with the community, the department said.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Ready-To-Eat Tyson Chicken Products Recalled For Listeria Concern
Nationwide, three illnesses have been connected to the contaminated products, including one death.
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Cranston|News|
RI Governor Signs 2022 State Budget
The $13.1 billion budget includes funding to repay the $120 million borrowed from the rainy day fund at the beginning of the pandemic.
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Newport, RI|News|
RI's Wild Weather Continues: Heat, Storm Risk Return
After a wet, chilly 4th of July weekend, Rhode Island is back under a heat advisory for the coming days.
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Newport, RI|News|
Independence Day 2021: What's Open/Closed July 5 In Newport
Fourth of July falls on a Sunday this year, which means the holiday is observed the following day, on Monday in most cases.
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Cranston|News|
General Assembly Approves Budget, Slate Of Bills To End Session
A slew of legislation is headed to Gov. Dan McKee's desk to become Rhode Island law.
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Newport, RI|News|
July 5 Busiest Day Of Year For Rhode Island Animal Shelters
Terrified by fireworks, more dogs run away over the 4th of July weekend than any other time of year.
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Cranston|News|
4th Of July Grocery Store Hours In Rhode Island
Need a last-minute barbecue addition? Most grocery stores will be open on July 4.
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