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News from 2022

Zoning Board Hearing on November 8

By Press release submission | Nov 2, 2022

Zoning Board Hearing on November 8

Maryland native drawn to RI for ocean engineering, stayed because of the blue economy

By Press release submission | Nov 2, 2022

When Edgewater, Maryland native Maeve Story was deciding where to study ocean engineering, she confidently selected the University of Rhode Island.

Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11

By Press release submission | Nov 2, 2022

Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11

Rhode Island teachers learn first-hand about ocean science at sea

By Press release submission | Nov 2, 2022

Twelve Rhode Island educators recently boarded R/V Endeavor, the University of Rhode Island’s 185-foot research ship, for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become part of a scientific team conducting ocean research at sea.

With support from Brown, innovative ‘STEAM Room’ opens at Vartan Gregorian Elementary

By Press release submission | Nov 2, 2022

Robot-building, LEGO-stacking, microscopy, crafting — inside an innovative new learning space at Vartan Gregorian Elementary School built with financial support and partnership from Brown University, all of those activities and more are now possible.

Women’s Volleyball Athletes of the Week: October 31, 2022

By Press release submission | Nov 2, 2022

Women’s Volleyball Athletes of the Week: October 31, 2022

Brown wins historic preservation award for relocation, renovation of Sharpe House

By Press release submission | Nov 2, 2022

The Providence Preservation Society awarded Brown University a 2022 Preservation Award for its work to relocate and restore Sharpe House, an 1873 building that now houses some of the Department of History’s classrooms, offices and communal spaces.

Women’s Soccer Athletes of the Week: October 31, 2022

By Press release submission | Nov 2, 2022

Women’s Soccer Athletes of the Week: October 31, 2022

Summit at Brown encourages health, medical careers for kids from underrepresented groups

By Press release submission | Nov 2, 2022

On a picture-perfect fall Saturday made for soccer games and pumpkin-picking, scores of local families chose to gather in packed auditoriums and classrooms at Brown University’s medical school to discuss ways to strengthen and diversify the future of health care.

Field Hockey Athletes of the Week: October 31, 2022

By Press release submission | Nov 2, 2022

Field Hockey Athletes of the Week: October 31, 2022

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Rhode Island during week ending Oct. 15

By Ocean State Today | Nov 1, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Rhode Island in the week ending Oct. 15, making up less than 5.6% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

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Less than 10 people die in Rhode Island from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Oct. 29, 2022

By Ocean State Today | Nov 1, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island during the week ending Oct. 29, 2022, a decrease from the previous week.

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Fuel Analysis: Average Rhode Island driver will spend $14.58 more on gas this November

By Ocean State Today | Nov 1, 2022

The average price of regular gas in Rhode Island in November is $3.81 per gallon.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Rhode Island during week ending October 15?

By Ocean State Today | Nov 1, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 99 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending October 15.

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Deaths after taking the COVID-19 vaccine total 8,214 with 20 being in Rhode Island

By Ocean State Today | Nov 1, 2022

Deaths after taking the COVID-19 vaccine total 8,214 across the US, with 20 deaths being in Rhode Island, according to the National Vaccine Information Center.

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Death expectancy is exceeded in Rhode Island during week ending Oct. 15

By Ocean State Today | Nov 1, 2022

Rhode Island's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 15, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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13 people die in Rhode Island from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Oct. 29, 2022

By Ocean State Today | Oct 31, 2022

There were 13 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island during the week ending Oct. 29, 2022, an increase over the previous week.

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44 people die from diseases of the heart in Rhode Island during week ending Oct. 15

By Ocean State Today | Oct 31, 2022

There were 44 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Rhode Island in the week ending Oct. 15, making up 24.9% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

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76 people in 75-84 age group in Rhode Island are estimated to have died during week ending October 15

By Ocean State Today | Oct 31, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 76 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending October 15.

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VA Purchase Loans in Rhode Island average $412,648 for Q4 2022

By Ocean State Today | Oct 30, 2022

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Rhode Island in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022 was $412,648, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.