High School Psychologist Dies Unexpectedly: PM Patch RI

Also: Man facing meth, cocaine charges; Mega Millions RI info; a local exit closing for bridge construction; changes to self-checkout rules.

Police Recruit Hit By Car While Assisting In Other Crash: PM Patch RI

Also: Man accused of Newport mansion arson, threatening woman with a fishing spear; a stolen car; pedestrian deaths trending up in RI; more.

Coventry Man Wins $30K On Lottery Ticket He Got For Valentine's Day

Rhode Island Lottery officials say the winner plans to save most of the $30,000, but he will give some back to his parents to thank them.

Coventry Woman Wins $10,000 On Lottery Ticket Her Sister Gave Her

Rhode Island Lottery officials say the woman will put the winnings towards her college tuition fees.

Coventry Man Earns More Than $52K After Wins On 2 RI Lottery Tickets

Lottery officials say the man purchased the two winning tickets at Tiogue Food Store at 851 Tiogue Ave. in Coventry.

Coventry Police Welcome New Comfort Dog To The Force

K-9 Jovie, a black Labrador puppy, is the newest member of the Coventry Police Department.

Can You Guess The Most-Read Story On Coventry Patch For 2022?

Was it the first annual July 4 fireworks; the 22 dogs surrendered to Coventry Animal Control, or a vice principal charged with a DUI?

Coventry Woman Wins $50K On Powerball Ticket

The woman realized she won after reading a Coventry Patch story about the unclaimed prize, Rhode Island Lottery officials say.

Coventry Man Wins $10,000 On Rhode Island Lottery Ticket

Rhode Island Lottery officials say the Coventry man won on a scratch ticket he bought at Lucky Strike in North Kingstown.

Full Beaver Moon Gets Out Of The Way Before Geminids Sparkle In RI

November’s full moon is called the beaver moon because it’s the time of year when the namesake semiaquatic mammals move to their lodges.

Man Robs Gas Station, Leads Cops On Chase, Police Say: PM Patch RI

Also: Fruit with potential listeria contamination recalled; don't feed coyotes; woman accused of driving while three times over legal limit.

Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend: When To See Fireballs In RI

Leonid meteors blaze across the sky at about 44 miles per second and are also known for colorful tails and Earth-grazers.

Rain, Wind, And Temperature Drops: RI Weekend Weather Forecast

Expect 20 mph winds on Saturday with morning rain showers in Rhode Island.

Toxic Blue-Green Algae Blooms At Tiogue Lake In Coventry

RI Department of Health officials say people shouldn't drink water or eat fish from the lake. Avoid fishing, boating, and kayaking.

Venus Will 'Kiss' The Moon With Jupiter As Witness: What To Know In RI

The celestial smooch is later this month. Jupiter will dazzle all month long, but especially in early November in its annual opposition.

Man Accused Of Shooting At Roommate In Their Apartment: PM Patch RI

Also: Lead found in toddler fruit purée; RI man accused of sexually enticing 11-year-old NJ girl; police, café team up for local coat drive.

Coventry Police Find Woman, 2 Children Who Were Reported Missing

Coventry police say Nancy Pizarro, 23, of Coventry, and her two children were found Wednesday night without incident.

Coventry Police Encourage Residents, Businesses To Register Cameras

When a crime occurs, officers will be able to identify registered cameras near the location of the incident and get help from the community.

DEA Drug Take-Back Day 2023: Where To Go In Coventry

Residents can drop off tablets, pills, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs, along with vaping devices.

Man Assaults Patient At Doctor's Office, Police Say: PM Patch RI

Also: 2 students arrested after assault on school resource officer; man sentenced for mailing drugs packaged with children's toys; more.

Coventry Police Hosting 'Coffee With A Cop' For Community Feedback

Here's when and where you can grab a cup of coffee with your local police officers.

Liquor Store Robber Jailed; Newport Car Museum Goes Viral: PM Patch RI

Also: Roger Williams Park Zoo honored 37th straight year; I-95 lane closures this weekend; tornado confirmation; cool houses for sale.

Super Blue Moon Gets A Visit From Saturn: How To See It In RI

At 222,043 miles from Earth, Wednesday night's moon will be the closest, biggest and brightest full moon of 2023.

Best Places To Live In RI; Parasitic Stomach Bug; More: RI Top Stories

Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.

Delta Aquariid, Perseid Meteor Showers Ramp Up: When To Look Up In RI

The next week’s weather forecast in Rhode Island calls for mostly clear skies and warm nights — the perfect weather for star-gazing.

Blue-Green Algae Advisory Lifted At Tiogue Lake In Coventry

State officials last month urged residents to avoid Tiogue Lake in Coventry due to blue-green algae blooms, but the pond is now safe again.

'Forever Chemicals' Likely In Many Residents' Faucets: PM Patch RI

Also: Woman offers $1,000 reward for missing U.S. flag-shaped clutch; where Powerball money goes in RI; Roger Williams alums make a name.

Spotted Lanternfly Reaches Adult Stage In RI: Start Squishing

Late-stage nymphs and adults begin to appear in July. Here's how to detect the invasive species, and what you should do.

Motorcyclist Dies In Crash With School Pickup Truck; More: PM Patch RI

Also: Frozen fruit recall; Coventry holding its first annual July 4 fireworks; RI getting a Good Feet Store; assault on a police officer.

29 Sick Cats Saved From Local Home; Man Hits Big On Keno: PM Patch RI

Also: RI has a James Beard Award-winning chef; will South Kingstown voters cut school budget?; 4 local companies on Fortune 500 list; more.

Poison Dumped In Pond Kills 50 Fish; Jan. 6 Sentencing: PM Patch RI

Also: "Good Burger" star brings coffee, doughnuts to Newport police; woman crashes into tree, dies; RI's best secret beach; homes for sale.

Eta Aquariids ‘Outburst’ Predicted In 2023: When To Watch In RI

Stargazers in Rhode Island will have a chance to see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower peak through Sunday morning.

2 Pipe Bombs Found Inside Home; Boat Stolen At Marina: PM Patch RI

Also: How to get a tax filing deadline extension; woman sentenced for stealing $42,000 in disabled child benefits; beautiful homes for sale.

Woman, 2 Dogs Die In At-Home Shooting; Costco Opening: RI Top Stories

See the top 10 most-read stories on RI Patch in the past week, including a spike in emergency room visits for tick bites and a bank robbery.

Full Pink Paschal Moon, April Meteor Showers: When To Watch In RI

Two celestial sights will be on display beginning this week in Rhode Island — if spring weather cooperates.

$500K Lottery Jackpot Claimed; A 'Doctor Shortage Crisis': PM Patch RI

Also: State police say man caught with three illegal, loaded guns; man arrested on 11 warrants; vandalism at Shaw's; RI top stories; more.

Warwick Man Wins $500K On Lottery Ticket He Bought In Coventry

The winner said he’d like to share some of the prize with family, especially his brother, who has a baby on the way in the next few months.

People Are Moving Back To Kent County, Census Report Shows

Kent County gained some of its population back after the first years of the pandemic, according to a new Census Bureau report Thursday.

Coventry Police Hosting 'Coffee With A Cop' On Saturday

Here's when and where you can grab a cup of coffee with Coventry police officers. Join to discuss issues important to the community.

Coventry Police Hosting 'Coffee With A Cop'

Here's when and where you can grab a cup of coffee with your local officers.