Rhode Island News
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Aggregated Rhode Island News Articles
- Brown University Health eyes Foxborough expansion
The Rhode Island-based Brown University Health plans to expand the capabilities of two outpatient clinics it purchased in Southeastern Massachusetts as it strives for a 3% operating margin.
Mary Serreze. American City Business Journals. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:52:47 +0000. - Undersea warfare innovator Saab to expand in Rhode Island
Saab's Autonomous Undersea Systems division plans a facility in Bristol.
Mary Serreze. American City Business Journals. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:15:08 +0000. - Hackers hit Rhode Island benefits system in major cyber attack. Personal data could be released soon
Cybercriminals could release personal data of many Rhode Islanders as early as this upcoming week in a major cyberattack that hit the state's online system for delivering health and human services benefits, Gov. Daniel McKee said.
Washington Times. Sun, 15 Dec 2024 13:35:58 -0500. - Yet Another University Doubles Down On Diversity Commitments Despite SCOTUS Ruling
Brown University announced on Wednesday its plan to increase diversity on campus despite the Supreme Court’s ruling banning affirmative action admission practices. ...
Jaryn Crouson. Daily Caller. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:34:02 +0000. - Police recover watch belonging to Travis Kelce in Rhode Island following break-in of his mansion: report
Authorities reportedly found a watch of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce's over 1,000 miles away from his home that was broken into last month.
Fox News. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:31:02 -0500. - Hit 'A Thousand Miles' singer files shock lawsuit over 'maddening noise and harassment' at Rhode Island mansion
Vanessa Carlton filed a lawsuit last month accusing the owners of the property next door to her Rhode Island home of constantly making loud noise. She also made claims of harassment.
Daily Mail. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:55:16 GMT. - Alleged 'grandparent scammers' charged in Rhode Island for role in targeting seniors
Two men are facing federal charges for their alleged roles in "grandparent scams" in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Fox News. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 06:11:25 -0500. - Jack Russell, lead singer of band Great White, dies at 63
Jack Russell, the lead singer of the bluesy '80s metal band Great White who was fronting the night 100 people died in a 2003 nightclub fire in Rhode Island, has died.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:07:00 GMT. - Watch: Dragonflies swarm beachgoers at Rhode Island beach
Video shows several sunbathers at a popular Rhode Island beach screaming Saturday when an enormous swarm of dragonflies suddenly overtook them.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Sun, 28 Jul 2024 16:24:00 GMT.
Rhode Island Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Rhode Island as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 1,056,426 | 0.08 |
| July 1, 2015 | 1,055,607 | 0.11 |
| July 1, 2014 | 1,054,480 | 0.14 |
| July 1, 2013 | 1,053,033 | 0.01 |
| July 1, 2012 | 1,052,901 | 0.04 |
| July 1, 2011 | 1,052,451 | -0.08 |
| July 1, 2010 | 1,053,337 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of Rhode Island was 1,052,567.
In 2008, the estimated population of Rhode Island was 1,050,788, whereas
in 2006, the population of Rhode Island was about 1,058,991.
For detailed, up-to-date information about Rhode Island's demographics,
visit the U.S. Census Bureau's
QuickFacts about Rhode Island web page. For maps of Rhode Island,
visit this Rhode Island Map
website.
The photograph above shows the state capitol building
in Providence, Rhode Island.
Rhode Island newspaper publishers are listed here, along with their
addresses, phone numbers, and website links;
Rhode Island library names, descriptions, and
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More information about Rhode Island
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