Rhode Island News
News about Events in Rhode Island
Aggregated Rhode Island News Articles
- Warming Centers Open Across Rhode Island Amid Frigid Temperatures
Here's a list of places to stay warm across Rhode Island, by town.
Rachel Nunes. Patch. Thu, 16 Jan 2020 17:26:03 -0500. - Rhode Island Homeowners: How To Heat Your House With Baseboards
An electric or hot water baseboard heating system is the ideal way to heat your home.
Homeadvisor. Patch. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 16:07:27 -0500. - Saturday Sessions: Deer Tick performs "Hey! Yeah!"
The alternative rock band Deer Tick was formed in Rhode Island back in 2007, when they released their debut album, "War Elephant," to critical acclaim. ...
CBS News. Sat, 11 Jan 2020 09:16:02 -0500. - Cities, feds spar in court over immigration requirements
BOSTON (AP) - Two Rhode Island cities and the Trump administration were back in court Wednesday arguing over whether the federal government can require communities to comply with immigration mandates before receiving federal funding. ...
Washington Times. Wed, 08 Jan 2020 18:25:37 -0500. - Lincoln Chafee files to run for president as Libertarian
Lincoln Chafee, a former senator and governor of Rhode Island, filed to run for president as a Libertarian.
CBS News. Mon, 06 Jan 2020 07:32:55 -0500. - Rhode Island girl, 18, and her new fiance, 23, are charged with murdering her ex's mom
Jack Doherty, 23, and Shaylyn Moran, 18, have been charged over the fatal shooting of Moran's ex-boyfriend's mother Cheryl Smith, 54 in Rhode Island. She was found with several gunshot wounds.
Daily Mail. Fri, 03 Jan 2020 06:42:17 GMT. - 2 facing murder charges in fatal shooting in Rhode Island
The victim, a 54-year-old woman, was shot in the chest multiple times, according to police.
Arianna Macneill. Boston Globe. Thu, 02 Jan 2020 22:45:30 +0000. - Health insurance mandate takes effect in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island residents must now have health insurance or face a penalty on their taxes. ...
Washington Times. Wed, 01 Jan 2020 15:43:59 -0500. - Victim pulled from Chicopee river identified as Rhode Island boy, 11
The search continues for a 10-year-old who is still missing.
Associated Press. Boston Globe. Mon, 30 Dec 2019 15:10:51 +0000. - Baby Yoda loved most by Utah, New Hampshire, Rhode Island - CNET
However, Mississippi wasn't so smitten with the Child, according to this state-by-state breakdown.
Bonnie Burton. CNET. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 06:15:00 +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.