Rhode Island News
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Aggregated Rhode Island News Articles
- Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney go to Rhode Island for wedding
Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney's rehearsal dinner will take place on Rose Island in Newport, Rhode Island, exclusive DailyMail.com photos show.
Daily Mail. Fri, 18 Oct 2019 21:03:08 GMT. - Friday Storm Update: Power Restored To Thousands In RI | Patch PM
National Grid crews have restored power to thousands of communities across Rhode Island.
Rachel Nunes. Patch. Fri, 18 Oct 2019 15:04:44 -0400. - Save Money With A Smart Thermostat In Your Rhode Island Home
Tips for buying the right smart thermostat to keep your Rhode Island home warm and comfortable in winter.
Homeadvisor. Patch. Wed, 16 Oct 2019 18:29:44 -0400. - City Councilwoman Cheers Vandalism of Christopher Columbus Statue
A Democratic city councilwoman in Providence, Rhode Island, expressed her support this week for the vandalism of a statue of famed explorer Christopher Columbus. ...
Joe Setyon. Western Journal. Wed, 16 Oct 2019 21:01:01 +0000. - Universities ask US Supreme Court to preserve DACA program
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Elite universities are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to preserve a federal program that shields young immigrants from deportation. ...
Washington Times. Sat, 05 Oct 2019 14:51:02 -0400. - RMV licensing dysfunction fallout spreads to Rhode Island
R.I. will send Mass. about 22,500 new notifications about motorists who broke traffic laws but escaped scrutiny here, widening the fallout from this summer’s scandal.
The Boston Globe. Boston Globe. Fri, 04 Oct 2019 02:12:00 +0000. - Rhode Island awarded nearly $3.5 million in federal funding for addiction treatment
There were 314 overdose deaths the state in 2018.
Associated Press. Boston Globe. Sun, 29 Sep 2019 13:43:06 +0000. - Detention center moves sale agreement to closed session
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (AP) - A Rhode Island detention center has decided to move the discussion around a potential sale to a private operator behind closed doors. The Donald W. ...
Washington Times. Tue, 17 Sep 2019 20:34:39 -0400. - National lender bringing tech hub to Nashville
A Rhode Island-based powerhouse is hoping Nashville's pool of tech talent will help give it a competitive edge in the ever-evolving banking industry. Here's what you need to know.
Meg Garner. American City Business Journals. Wed, 04 Sep 2019 19:13:03 +0000. - 'Wonder material' graphene can be used to prevent mosquito bites - CNET
Researchers at Brown University think graphene-lined fabrics could help stop mosquitoes from making you into a meal.
Erin Carson. CNET. Thu, 29 Aug 2019 01:01:03 +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
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