Rhode Island News
News about Events in Rhode Island
Aggregated Rhode Island News Articles
- This Seaside Hotel Is Celebrating Valentine's Day With Love Song-Inspired Cocktails
The Vanderbilt, in Newport, Rhode Island, has a spirited perspective on romance this month.
By Julie Tremaine, Contributor. Forbes. Thu, 14 Feb 2019 23:58:00 -0500. - Community Rallies To Build Cranston Boy's "Man Cave"
The Rhode Island State Police and other members of the community came together Thursday to tell Travis that his wish is coming true.
Rachel Nunes. Patch. Thu, 14 Feb 2019 18:48:59 -0500. - RI State Police Warn Against Phone Scam
The Rhode Island State Police says the Division of Sheriffs will NEVER call people directly for fines or payments.
Rachel Nunes. Patch. Thu, 14 Feb 2019 10:51:55 -0500. - Strip club dancers say Boston police officer paid them $2,500 for sex
Police and court records say two Rhode Island strip club dancers charged with stealing a Boston police officer's gun are alleging he paid them $2,500 for sex
Associated Press. Boston.com. Sat, 09 Feb 2019 17:09:35 +0000. - Two Rhode Island strippers are arrested for stealing a cop's gun when all three 'hung out' in hotel
Melissa Dacier, 22,(left) and 25-year-old Neish Rivera (right) were arrested on Saturday by Pawtucket, Rhode Island police.
Daily Mail. Fri, 08 Feb 2019 07:26:52 GMT. - Rhode Island port exceeds its record for automobile imports
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) - A port in Rhode Island has broken its record for automobile imports. ...
Washington Times. Sat, 02 Feb 2019 14:40:20 -0500. - Bill would stop convicted politicians repaying campaigns
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A Rhode Island legislator has introduced a bill that would ban politicians convicted of stealing from their campaigns being allowed to pay restitution to their own political funds. ...
Washington Times. Fri, 01 Feb 2019 14:55:34 -0500. - Rhode Island sees influx of Patriots bettors ahead of Super Bowl LIII
New England Patriots fans are flocking to one of the few states that offers sports gambling to bet on their team to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII.
Ryan Gaydos. Fox News. Fri, 01 Feb 2019 14:32:53 GMT. - Med school under fire for using live pigs in training
A physicians' group claims Brown University's medical school violates the law by using live pigs for training in emergency medicine
CBS News. Wed, 30 Jan 2019 21:07:18 +0000. - For one Rhode Island lawmaker, listening is the key to legislating
When Democrats regained the House, they knew crafting their message in the current political climate would prove challenging.
ABC News. Sat, 26 Jan 2019 08:10:21 -0500.
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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