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News from August 2022

Attorney General Neronha issues statement on enforcement of Immediate Compliance Order at Johnson's Pond against Soscia Holdings

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2022

Attorney General Neronha issues statement on enforcement of Immediate Compliance Order at Johnson's Pond against Soscia Holdings

Joe Mingachos inducted into Connecticut Soccer Hall of Fame

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2022

Western Connecticut State University legendary head women's and men's soccer coach Joe Mingachos has been selected for induction into The Connecticut Soccer Hall of Fame. He formally received the recognition at a ceremony held February 19, 2022.

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in Rhode Island during week ending July 30

By Ocean State Today | Aug 16, 2022

Rhode Island's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending July 30, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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11 people die in Rhode Island from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Aug. 13, 2022

By Ocean State Today | Aug 16, 2022

There were 11 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island during the week ending Aug. 13, 2022, an increase over the previous week.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Rhode Island during week ending July 30?

By Ocean State Today | Aug 16, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 64 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending July 30.

City Of Portsmouth Joins National Afta Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 Study To Evaluate Economic Impact Of Seacoast Arts & Culture Nonprofits

By Press release submission | Aug 16, 2022

The City of Portsmouth has once again joined the national Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) study, a comprehensive survey administered by Americans for the Arts (AFTA) which has helped Seacoast arts and culture nonprofits demonstrate their impact on the local economy

Cocktails, Comedy & Confections on September 15

By Press release submission | Aug 16, 2022

Cocktails, Comedy & Confections on September 15

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Less than 10 people die in Rhode Island from diabetes mellitus in week ending Aug. 13, 2022

By Ocean State Today | Aug 15, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island during the week ending Aug. 13, 2022, an increase over the previous week.

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45 people in 75-84 age group in Rhode Island are estimated to have died during week ending July 30

By Ocean State Today | Aug 15, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 45 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending July 30.

“Kids Day Out” camps for children ages 4-7

By Press release submission | Aug 15, 2022

The City of East Providence Recreation Department will hold three pop-up “Kids Day Out” camps for children ages 4-7.

Allen Retires After 40 Years As WestConn's Head Athletic Trainer

By Press release submission | Aug 15, 2022

Western Connecticut State University is proud to announce that long-time legendary Head Athletic Trainer Mark Allen has retired after 40 years.

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Less than 10 people die in Rhode Island from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Aug. 13, 2022

By Ocean State Today | Aug 14, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island during the week ending Aug. 13, 2022, an increase over the previous week.

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Week ending July 30 could be deadliest for people in 65-74 age group in Rhode Island

By Ocean State Today | Aug 14, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 44 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending July 30.

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Rhode Island deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending July 30

By Ocean State Today | Aug 14, 2022

Rhode Island's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending July 30, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Mayor Elorza, Public Safety Leadership and PPSD Partners Visit Providence’s First-ever Student Firefighter Academy

By Press release submission | Aug 14, 2022

Mayor Jorge O. Elorza joined Commissioner of Public Safety Steven M. Pare, Assistant Chief of Administration Derek M. Silva, RIDE Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green, Providence Public School Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez, Junior Achievement of Rhode Island President Lee Lewis, and Deputy Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity Kadeem Leslie for a tour of Providence’s first-ever Student Firefighter Academy.

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Rhode Island: 16 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died during week ending July 30

By Ocean State Today | Aug 13, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 16 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending July 30.

Brown’s Pre-College Programs welcome increasing share of students from Providence

By Press release submission | Aug 13, 2022

For high school students, lunch period is often a coveted opportunity to catch up with friends. Yet Omani Cruz — a student at Classical High School in Providence — recalls an abrupt halt to midday chatter when a guest from Brown joined students in the lunchroom on a spring afternoon.

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Rental vacancies in Rhode Island up 0.2 percent from 2020 to 2021

By Ocean State Today | Aug 12, 2022

Rental vacancies in Rhode Island were 2.8 percent in 2021, an increase of 0.2 percent over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau report.

Three URI professors win $735,000 grant from NASA-EPSCoR to study methane emissions from rocks common to Earth, Mars

By Press release submission | Aug 12, 2022

Over the next three years, three University of Rhode Island researchers are hoping to broaden the scientific understanding of methane emission dynamics in ultramafic rock systems – work that one day may help answer the mystery of the existence of past or present microbial life on Mars.

Morning Coffee-Best Buy Home Design Center on September 8

By Press release submission | Aug 11, 2022

Morning Coffee-Best Buy Home Design Center on September 8