Cranston|News|
'Asian Lantern Spectacular' Coming To Roger Williams Park Zoo
The event will run Wednesday through Sunday nights from April 15 to July 4.
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|
Rhode Island Readies For Some Semblance Of Normal This Summer
"There will be music in Newport this summer," Gov. Dan McKee said.
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Newport, RI|News|
RI Lawmakers Take Up Gun Reform Bills | Patch PM
Also: Spectators allowed at youth sports games | RI's state of emergency could end this summer | more.
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Cranston|News|
Emotions Flare As RI House Committee Takes Up Gun Bill Package
The package includes 21 bills that would ban assault rifles, high-capacity magazines, ban guns from school grounds and more.
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Cranston|News|
RI's Emergency Order Could Be Lifted at 70% COVID Immunity: McKee
The governor said it's impossible to project a date at this point, but the state's emergency order could be lifted by the end of the summer.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
New, Looser Coronavirus Restrictions Take Effect In RI
Coronavirus restrictions were loosened across the board in Rhode Island.
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Cranston|News|
New Rules Allow Spectators To Return To RI Youth Sports
Starting March 22, the no spectator policy will be lifted, the Rhode Island Interscholastic League announced.
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Cranston|News|
Latest Coronavirus News In Rhode Island: What You Need to Know
From the latest on the state's vaccination effort to where you can get the shot, here's everything you need to know.
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Cranston|News|
Rhode Island Could Delay 2021 State Tax Deadline
The state's division of taxation is considering moving the tax deadline to May 17, the new federal deadline announced by the IRS.
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Cranston|News|
Providence Police Office Found Guilty Of Assault During Arrest
Sgt. Joseph Hanley was found guilty of one count of simple assault stemming from the April 2020 arrest of an East Providence man.
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Cranston|News|
Blue Cross, Blue Shield Of RI To Stop Free Coronavirus Treatments
The company will continue to provide coronavirus vaccine and testing coverage free of out-of-pocket costs.
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Newport, RI|News|
Walmart, Stop & Shop Store Offer Coronavirus Vaccine In RI
Four Rhode Island Stop and Shop stores will offer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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Boston, MA|News|
Stop & Shop Offers Coronavirus Vaccines In MA
Certain stores are offering the two-dose Moderna vaccine to residents.
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Cranston|News|
RI Seeing 'More And More' Cases Of U.K. Coronavirus Variant
Rhode Islanders are encouraged to continue to wear a mask when around anyone outside their household to help slow the spread.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
New State-Run Coronavirus Vaccine Sites Opening In Rhode Island
The Woonsocket site is set to open in the coming weeks, with a site in West Kingston opening not far behind.
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Newport, RI|News|
New Appointments Coming For Middletown Coronavirus Vaccine Site
The Rhode Island Department of Health announced it will add about 1,500 appointments for Friday and Saturday.
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Newport, RI|News|
RI Expects To Open Vaccine Eligibility To All Adults April 19
The state will be able to reach this timeline if more doses are provided to the state by the federal government, Gov. Dan McKee said.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
National Grid Sells Rhode Island Gas, Electric Service
The majority of Narragansett Electric employees will remain in the state, the company said.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
RI Man To Admit To Torching Police Car In Prov. Riot | Patch PM
Also: DEM K9 Bear retires | Bill pushes for all-renewable electricity in RI by 2030 | more.
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Newport, RI|News|
Fraudster Behind Newport Real Estate Scheme Sentenced
Gregory Meeker, 57, admitted to stealing more than $200,000 though fake invoices and stolen checks from his employer.
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