Patch User Profile for Rachel Nunes

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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Cranston|News|Apr 2021

Asian Lanterns Light Up The Night At Roger Williams Park Zoo

The opening date was pushed from April 15 to 17, likely due to rain in the forecast.

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Asian Lanterns Light Up The Night At Roger Williams Park Zoo

Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|Apr 2021

RI Weather: MA Snowmaker Bringing Much-Needed Rain To Ocean State

Most of the state will see an inch to an inch and a half of rain over the next two days.

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RI Weather: MA Snowmaker Bringing Much-Needed Rain To Ocean State

Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|Apr 2021

Thousands Of New Vaccine Appointments To Open In RI | Patch PM

Also: Coventry man arrested following standoff | RI named amid least-financially literate states | more.

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Thousands Of New Vaccine Appointments To Open In RI | Patch PM

Cranston|News|Apr 2021

RI To Add 3,200 New Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments

The new appointments will be added a day earlier than usual, since many will be for Friday.

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RI To Add 3,200 New Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments

Newport, RI|News|Apr 2021

RI Named Among Least-Financially Literate States: WalletHub

Rhode Island ranked in the bottom 10 in the country when it comes to financial literacy.

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RI Named Among Least-Financially Literate States: WalletHub

Bristol-Warren, RI|News|Apr 2021

Warren Recreation Hiring For 2021 Seasonal Summer Jobs

The department is looking for summer camp counselors, lifeguards and more.

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Warren Recreation Hiring For 2021 Seasonal Summer Jobs

Bristol-Warren, RI|News|Apr 2021

Registration Open For 2021 Warren Summer Camp

This year's camp will run from June 30 through August 20.

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Registration Open For 2021 Warren Summer Camp

Newport, RI|News|Apr 2021

Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak: When To See Shooting Stars In RI

The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.

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Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak: When To See Shooting Stars In RI

Coventry, RI|News|Apr 2021

Coventry Man Barricades Inside House, Threatens 'Suicide By Cop'

Craig Chapman also threatened to shoot family members if officers forced their way inside, police said.

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Coventry Man Barricades Inside House, Threatens 'Suicide By Cop'

Cranston|News|Apr 2021

Rhode Island Makes History With New Lt. Governor

Sabina Matos was sworn in as Rhode Island's 70th lieutenant governor, the first woman of color to hold the title.

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Rhode Island Makes History With New Lt. Governor

Cranston|News|Apr 2021

RI Senate Confirms Sabina Matos As Lt. Governor

Matos will be officially sworn in at a ceremony in the State House Wednesday morning.

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RI Senate Confirms Sabina Matos As Lt. Governor

Newport, RI|News|Apr 2021

PPAC Announces Reopening Date, Schedule | Patch PM

Also: URI selects new president | RI health officials explain J&J vaccine pause | more.

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