Rhode Island News
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- 14 climate activists arrested for trespassing at Statehouse
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island capital and state police arrested 14 climate activists at the Statehouse for trespassing Friday night. Several hundred citizens gathered on the Statehouse steps in Providence asking Gov. ...
Washington Times. Sat, 07 Dec 2019 16:12:47 -0500. - Climate activist wants governor to reject fossil fuel money
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Climate activist have called for Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo to reject contributions from fossil fuel companies. ...
Washington Times. Fri, 06 Dec 2019 23:14:32 -0500. - Uber office in Rhode Island is slammed for having segregated bathrooms for drivers and employees
Erika Betts - a former Uber driver - shared that the Greenlight Hub in Providence, Rhode Island, had displayed the signs. Drivers for the company are referred to as partners.
Daily Mail. Thu, 05 Dec 2019 23:05:36 GMT. - Toys For Tots 2019: Dropoff Locations Around Rhode Island
Here's where to bring new, unwrapped toys for kids in need this holiday season.
Rachel Nunes. Patch. Thu, 05 Dec 2019 16:24:14 -0500. - Rhode Island Furnace Cleaning: Tips For Do It Yourself Servicing
Get ready for winter by using these quick and easy tips for furnace maintenance.
Homeadvisor. Patch. Wed, 04 Dec 2019 16:43:02 -0500. - Schools close in Northeast as snowstorm pummels New England: The latest
Snow alerts remain in effect from Rhode Island to Maine.
ABC News. Tue, 03 Dec 2019 11:46:56 -0500. - After struggling to find a job, this man with autism decided to open his own business
A Rhode Island man found it difficult to find a job after graduating. So he took matters into his own hands and opened his own coffee shop. He hopes to employ people with special needs just like him.
CBS News. Mon, 02 Dec 2019 14:52:47 -0500. - Rhode Island offers $5M to protect wastewater treatment facilities
The grant would protect publicly-owned wastewater treatment facilities from storm surges and increased rainfall.
Associated Press. Boston Globe. Sat, 30 Nov 2019 17:30:47 +0000. - Rhode Island woman killed in 2-car collision
The incident remains under investigation and no charges have been filed.
Associated Press. Boston Globe. Sun, 24 Nov 2019 13:17:01 +0000. - RI Colt Tests Positive for EI and Equine EHV-4
The affected horse was imported into Rhode Island from New England on Oct. 24. The post RI Colt Tests Positive for EI and Equine EHV-4 appeared first on The Horse.
Edited Press Release. The Horse. Thu, 07 Nov 2019 14:00:55 +0000.
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
website links are listed on this page.
More information about Rhode Island
can be found here.