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Rhode Island ranks 45th in total number of widow and parent beneficiaries in 2021

By Ocean State Today | Dec 31, 2022

In 2021, Rhode Island had 10,659 OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries, ranking it the 45th highest in the United States by number of beneficiaries, according to the Social Security Administration.

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Rhode Island implements 2 new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2021

By Ocean State Today | Dec 31, 2022

Rhode Island implemented at least two new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2021, according to data obtained from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).

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Week ending December 17 could be deadliest for people in 45-64 age group in Rhode Island

By Ocean State Today | Dec 31, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 22 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending December 17.

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41 people die from cancer in Rhode Island during week ending Dec. 24

By Ocean State Today | Dec 31, 2022

There were 41 deaths from cancer reported in Rhode Island in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 23.3% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

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Less than 10 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Rhode Island during week ending Dec. 24

By Ocean State Today | Dec 30, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Rhode Island in the week ending Dec. 24, making up less than 5.7% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

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Less than 10 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Rhode Island during week ending Dec. 24

By Ocean State Today | Dec 30, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Rhode Island in the week ending Dec. 24, making up less than 5.7% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

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Less than 10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Rhode Island during week ending Dec. 24

By Ocean State Today | Dec 29, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Rhode Island in the week ending Dec. 24, making up less than 5.7% 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 Dec. 24

By Ocean State Today | Dec 29, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Rhode Island in the week ending Dec. 24, making up less than 5.7% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

Through workshops, grants and partnerships, Brown Arts Institute deepens ties with local artists

By Press release submission | Dec 29, 2022

Before the novel coronavirus began spreading across the U.S. in 2020, Jason Tranchida created graphics and brand experiences with his creative agency LLAMAproduct.

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Rhode Island: 82 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died during week ending December 10

By Ocean State Today | Dec 28, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 82 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending December 10.

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Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Rhode Island during week ending Dec. 24

By Ocean State Today | Dec 28, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Rhode Island in the week ending Dec. 24, making up less than 5.7% 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 Dec. 24

By Ocean State Today | Dec 28, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Rhode Island in the week ending Dec. 24, making up less than 5.7% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

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End of life: Rhode Island deaths during week ending Dec. 10 did not exceed death expectancy

By Ocean State Today | Dec 27, 2022

Rhode Island's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Dec. 10, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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How many 75-84-year-olds died in Rhode Island during week ending December 10?

By Ocean State Today | Dec 27, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 52 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending December 10.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Rhode Island during week ending Dec. 17

By Ocean State Today | Dec 27, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island in the week ending Dec. 17, making up less than 5.4% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

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12 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Rhode Island during week ending Dec. 17

By Ocean State Today | Dec 26, 2022

There were 12 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Rhode Island in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 6.5% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

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46 people in 65-74 age group in Rhode Island are estimated to have died during week ending December 10

By Ocean State Today | Dec 26, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 46 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending December 10.

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Planning Board Meeting on January 9

By Press release submission | Dec 26, 2022

Planning Board Meeting on January 9

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34 LEC Student-Athletes named to College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team

By Press release submission | Dec 26, 2022

A total of 34 Little East Conference (LEC) student-athletes have been named to the 2022 Academic All-District® Men’s and Women's Soccer, and Women’s Volleyball Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators in recognition of their combined performances on the field and in the classroom.

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Burrillville Recreation Commission Meeting on January 9

By Press release submission | Dec 26, 2022

Burrillville Recreation Commission Meeting on January 9