Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Historic Tiverton Library Converted To Unique Vacation Rental
The historic building, left empty when the new library opened in 2015, is now a fun alternative to a hotel stay.
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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Newport, RI|News|
2 New Vaccine Sites To Open In RI This Weekend | Patch PM
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Newport, RI|News|
RI Restaurants Can Increase Capacity At Outdoor Tables: New Rules
Thought no "sweeping" changes came this week, the Rhode Island Commerce Department continues to decrease restrictions a little at a time.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
2 New RI State-Run Coronavirus Vaccine Sites To Open This Weekend
The South Kingstown site is set to open Saturday, followed by the Woonsocket site on Sunday.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
RI Vaccine Timeline: New Dates For Upcoming Age Groups
Residents in the 50-59 and 40-49 groups will become eligible in a staggered timeline ahead of all adults on April 19.
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Portsmouth, RI|News|
What To Do With Yard Waste In Portsmouth
Residents can bring yard waste to the transfer station using their sticker, or can find ways to compost leaves and clippings at home.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Bristol's 2021 Fourth Of July Photo Contest Underway
Bristol residents can drop off their submissions for this year's contest at Rogers Free Library until May 18.
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Cranston|News|
Providence Flea To Return To Outdoor Space In June
The popular Sunday market will return to its outdoor spot on South Water Street starting June 6.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Letter To The Editor: Investing In SK Schools The Right Way
Josh Daly offers his opinion on the South Kingstown schools project. (The views expressed in this letter are the writer's own.)
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Tiverton Man, 41, Sentenced To 30 Years For Child Molestation
Myles Stevenson pleaded no contest to accusations that he repeatedly sexually assaulted a girl under 14 from 2012 to 2018.
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Newport, RI|News|
2 Rhode Island Movie Theaters Close Permanently | Patch PM
Also: RI senators call for student borrower protections | Newport Flower Show to return in 2021 | more.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Providence VA Holding Coronavirus Vaccine Clinic At URI
The clinic will be open to veterans of all ages, offering the two-dose Pfizer vaccine.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Senate Calls For More Protections For Student Loan Borrowers
The resolution calls for the state's Postsecondary Education Commissioner to form a work group to identify ways the state can help.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport Names New Harbormaster
Stephen Land previously served as the harbormaster on Block Island.
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Newport, RI|News|
Newport Flower Show Returns In 2021, With Socially-Distant Twist
The self-guided walkthrough exhibit will run from June 18 to 20.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Dunkin' Launches 'Free Donut Wednesdays'
Enrolled DD Perks members can get a free classic donut with the purchase of a beverage.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Gov. Dan McKee's Office Announces Lt. Gov. Finalists
The large field of candidates has been whittled down to just five.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
2 RI Movie Theaters Close Permanently After Coronavirus Closures
South Kingstown's Entertainment Cinemas and the Warwick Mall Showcase Cinema will not reopen.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Rhode Island House Approves Ambitious Climate Change Bill
The bill, identical to one passed in the Senate last week, would require the state to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
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Cranston|News|
RI Hospitals Blunder, Break No Laws In Vaccine Rollout | Patch PM
Also: Hotel Week returns in April | RI continues coronavirus plateau | more.
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