Newport, RI|News|
Amid Lifeguard Staffing Shortages, Red Flags On Easton's Beach
Single red flags indicate that a high hazard is present and that no lifeguard is on duty in the area.
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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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
June 2021 Was The Second-Warmest On Record In Rhode Island
June 2021 was just 0.3 degrees less than the record set in 1943.
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Boston, MA|News|
June 2021 Was The Warmest On Record In Boston
This was the third time on record that Boston hit 100 degrees in June, according to the National Weather Service.
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Newport, RI|News|
Hot-Car Deaths: What To Know, How To Stay Safe In Rhode Island
Children are at a heightened risk of dying in a hot car. Here's what to know to stay safe this summer.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
4 RI Counties Named In 2021’s Healthiest Communities: U.S. News
More than half of the 500 healthiest communities had fewer COVID-19 cases per capita than the national average.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Kent County Among 2021’s Healthiest Communities: U.S. News
More than half of the 500 healthiest communities had fewer COVID-19 cases per capita than the national average.
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Newport, RI|News|
Newport County Among 2021’s Healthiest Communities: U.S. News
More than half of the 500 healthiest communities had fewer COVID-19 cases per capita than the national average.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Washington County Among 2021’s Healthiest Communities: U.S. News
More than half of the 500 healthiest communities had fewer COVID-19 cases per capita than the national average.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Bristol County Among 2021’s Healthiest Communities: U.S. News
More than half of the 500 healthiest communities had fewer COVID-19 cases per capita than the national average.
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Newport, RI|News|
Future Of Providence Landmark Uncertain After Fire | Patch PM
Also: RI Olympian hosts swim clinic | NK man died after jumping from Jamestown bridge | more.
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Cranston|News|
Future Of Crook Point Bridge Uncertain Following Fire
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is determining the severity of the damage and if the structure is sound.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
MA Weather: Strong To Severe T'Storms Possible This Afternoon
Widespread, severe thunderstorms are possible across much of the state throughout the afternoon and evening hours.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
RI Weather: Strong To Severe T'Storms Possible This Afternoon
Scattered, severe thunderstorms are possible across much of the state throughout the afternoon and evening hours.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Masks, Distancing Rules: New Guidance For RI Schools
Fully vaccinated students will no longer be required to wear a mask and districts will no longer be required to offer distance learning.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Rhode Island's Air Quality Alert Extended For A Second Day
The oppressively hot, humid weather is expected to stretch on for another day in Rhode Island.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
RI's 2021-22 School Guidelines Coming Tomorrow | Patch PM
Also: 2 MA men sentenced for 2019 Providence shooting | East Greenwich ice cream shop applauded by Food Network | more.
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Portsmouth, RI|News|
Gender-Neutral Bathroom Bill Heads to RI Governor's Desk
The legislation requires that single-toilet restrooms in public buildings be made available to all genders.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Rhode Island's School Reopening Guidance To Be Announced June 30
Gov. Dan McKee, along with the departments of health and education will outline the new guidance for the 2021-22 school year at 9 a.m.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Rare Tick-Borne Illness Identified In Rhode Island
A case of the rare, tick-borne illness Powassan was identified in an otherwise healthy 70-year-old man, the Department of Health said.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
2 MA Men Will Serve 31 Years For Providence Club Shooting
Dajour Hutchins, 23, and Robert Sudue, 27, both of Worcester, will serve a combined 31 years in prison for the 2019 shooting at Club Flow.
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