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News from August 2022

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Less than 10 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Rhode Island during week ending Aug. 13

By Ocean State Today | Aug 27, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Rhode Island in the week ending Aug. 13, making up less than 6.1% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

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Rhode Island: 33 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died during week ending August 13

By Ocean State Today | Aug 27, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 33 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending August 13.

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Less than 10 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Rhode Island during week ending Aug. 13

By Ocean State Today | Aug 27, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Rhode Island in the week ending Aug. 13, making up less than 6.1% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

Interim Report of the Statewide Grand Jury (Reported August 17, 2022)

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2022

An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Rhode Island during week ending Aug. 13

By Ocean State Today | Aug 26, 2022

There were 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Rhode Island in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 6.1% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

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

By Ocean State Today | Aug 26, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Rhode Island in the week ending Aug. 13, making up less than 6.1% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

After 15 years leading Brown financial aid, Dean Jim Tilton to retire

By Press release submission | Aug 26, 2022

After 15 years of distinguished service at Brown and a successful four-decade career in higher education, Dean of Financial Aid Jim Tilton will retire at the end of the 2022 calendar year. Provost Richard M. Locke shared news of Tilton’s retirement in a Thursday, Aug. 25, message to the campus community. He said the University will miss Tilton’s deep expertise in financial aid and his unwavering commitment to supporting students and their families.

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Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Rhode Island during week ending Aug. 13

By Ocean State Today | Aug 25, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Rhode Island in the week ending Aug. 13, making up less than 6.1% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

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

By Ocean State Today | Aug 25, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Rhode Island in the week ending Aug. 13, making up less than 6.1% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

Eastern Connecticut Named Favorite in 2022 Women’s Volleyball Preseason Coaches’ Poll

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2022

The Eastern Connecticut State University women’s volleyball team was picked to claim the 2022 Little East Conference (LEC) women’s volleyball championship, according to the 2022 LEC Preseason Coaches’ Poll.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Rhode Island during week ending Aug. 6

By Ocean State Today | Aug 24, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island in the week ending Aug. 6, making up less than 7.1% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

Pawtucket man sentenced to serve 12 years in state prison for child molestation

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2022

Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 12 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after being found guilty of committing multiple counts of second degree child molestation in 2019 against a female victim under the age of 14.

To advance research on incarceration, Brown acquires personal papers of prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2022

The John Hay Library, home to Brown University’s special collections, in partnership with Brown’s Pembroke Center, has acquired a vast set of records, writings and artwork from political activist Mumia Abu-Jamal. A journalist who was convicted of murder and sentenced to death in 1982, Abu-Jamal’s incarceration and sentencing have stirred fierce national debates about racial injustice and the ethics of the death penalty.

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37 people die in Rhode Island from heart disease in week ending Aug. 20, 2022

By Ocean State Today | Aug 23, 2022

There were 37 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 27.6% increase over the previous week.

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74 people age 85 and older in Rhode Island are estimated to have died during week ending August 6

By Ocean State Today | Aug 23, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 74 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending August 6.

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in Rhode Island during week ending Aug. 6

By Ocean State Today | Aug 23, 2022

Rhode Island's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 6, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Rhode Island during week ending Aug. 6

By Ocean State Today | Aug 23, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Rhode Island in the week ending Aug. 6, making up less than 7.1% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

Mayor Elorza, Providence Municipal Reparations Commission Members, Providence African American Ambassadors Group, and Community Partners Announce Next Steps to Advance Reparations

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2022

Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris (Ward 11), Providence Cultural Equity Initiative CEO and Founder Raymond “Two Hawks” Watson, Reparations Commission Chairperson Rodney Davis, Reparations Commission member and Providence resident Wanda Brown, Congregation Beth Sholom Rabbi Barry Dolinger, 1696 Heritage Group Vice President and Providence Director of Business Development Keith Stokes, Founder and Executive Director of Higher Ground International Henrietta White-Holder, Senior Advisor to Mayor Elorza and Executive Director of the African American Ambassador Group Shawndell Burney-Speaks and community members today announced the next steps in the City of Providence’s municipal reparations process.

Keene State Named Favorite in 2022 LEC Field Hockey Preseason Coaches’ Poll

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2022

The Keene State College field hockey team was picked to claim the 2022 Little East Conference (LEC) championship, according to the 2022 LEC Preseason Coaches’ Poll. The Owls, who advanced to the LEC title game for a league-record 18th time last season, totaled 134 points and secured six first-place votes. They are in search of their conference-record 15th championship, which would be their first since 2018.

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46 people die in Rhode Island from cancer in week ending Aug. 20, 2022

By Ocean State Today | Aug 22, 2022

There were 46 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 2.2% increase over the previous week.