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News from April 2023

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End of life: Rhode Island deaths during week ending March 18 did not exceed death expectancy

By Ocean State Today | Apr 4, 2023

Rhode Island's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending March 18, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Rhode Island's Q1 2023 individual income tax revenue down 8.4% from previous quarter

By Ocean State Today | Apr 4, 2023

The first quarter of 2023 brought in $349 million in individual income tax revenue for Rhode Island, an 8.4% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Rhode Island during week March 11

By Ocean State Today | Apr 3, 2023

Rhode Island's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending March 11, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Week ending March 18 could be deadliest for people in 75-84 age group in Rhode Island

By Ocean State Today | Apr 3, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 48 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending March 18.

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How many 65-74-year-olds died in Rhode Island during week ending March 18?

By Ocean State Today | Apr 2, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 45 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending March 18.

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Rhode Island's combined tax revenues down 9.7% from Q4 to Q1 2023

By Ocean State Today | Apr 2, 2023

Rhode Island collected $983 million in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the first quarter of 2023.

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University of Rhode Island Athletic Department: Murray and McElroy Help Baseball Sweep Southern Maine

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

Providence, R.I.—Freshman second baseman Lucas McElroy (Westport, Mass.) launched a homer as the Rhode Island College baseball team defeated Southern Maine, 10-1, in the second game of a Little East doubleheader played at Pontarelli Field on Sunday afternoon.

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Rhode Island House of Representatives: Senate Approves President Ruggerio's Bill to Enable Wagering on In-State Collegiate Sports Teams During Tournaments

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

STATE HOUSE – The Senate has approved legislation from President Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) that would enable sports wagering on in-state collegiate teams when they are participating in tournaments that consist of four or more teams.

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Little East Conference: Women’s Lacrosse Athletes of the Week: March 27, 2023

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

Little East Conference: Women’s Lacrosse Athletes of the Week: March 27, 2023

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Child Dev Center at University of Rhode Island Hosts Flowers and Good Bugs on April 5

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

Child Dev Center at University of Rhode Island Hosts Flowers and Good Bugs on April 5

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University of Rhode Island Athletic Department: Gamelin Strikes Out 16 in, 10-1, Win over Southern Maine

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

Providence, R.I.—Senior pitcher Shaun Gamelin (West Kingston, R.I.) struck out 16 and allowed just one hit in seven innings of work to lead Rhode Island College past Southern Maine, 10-1, in the Little East opener for both clubs at Pontarelli Field on Sunday afternoon.

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Child Dev Center at University of Rhode Island Hosts Composting on April 6

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

Child Dev Center at University of Rhode Island Hosts Composting on April 6

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University of Rhode Island Athletic Department: Kelsey Gates Wins NCGA National Championship on Floor

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

Winona, Minn.—Rhode Island College senior Kelsey Gates (Orangeville, Pa.) was the Co-National Champion on floor, while junior Olivia Keyes (Bridgewater, Mass.) also earned All-American honors in the all-around, at the 2023 National Collegiate Gymnastics Association (NCGA) National Championship, hosted by Winona State on Saturday afternoon.

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University of Rhode Island Athletic Department: Jack Cadden Leads Anchormen Past Southern Maine, 8-1

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

Providence, R.I.--Junior Jack Cadden (Mattapoisett, Mass.) notched wins at both No. 1 doubles and No. 3 singles as the Rhode Island College men's tennis team took down Little East foe Southern Maine, 8-1, at the RIC Tennis Center on Friday afternoon.

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Child Dev Center at University of Rhode Island Hosts Jumping Worm Impacts and Management on April 6

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

Child Dev Center at University of Rhode Island Hosts Jumping Worm Impacts and Management on April 6

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City of Providence Hosts Tai Chi – Beginner Level on April 12

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

City of Providence Hosts Tai Chi – Beginner Level on April 12

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Little East Conference: Stacy Cheney Named Head Women's Volleyball Coach at UMass Boston

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

BOSTON, Mass. – Vice Chancellor for Athletics and Recreation Dr. Jacqueline Schuman has announced the appointment of Stacy Cheney as the new head women's volleyball coach at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

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University of Rhode Island Athletic Department: Lucas McElroy Named Little East Baseball Rookie of the Week

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

Providence, R.I.—Rhode Island College freshman second baseman Lucas McElroy (Westport, Mass.) was named the Little East Baseball Rookie of the Week for his performance in a 4-1 week for the Anchormen.

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City of Providence Hosts Capital Center Commission meeting on April 12

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

City of Providence Hosts Capital Center Commission meeting on April 12

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Little East Conference: Inaugural Student Athletes of Color Summit Leads to Creation of “LEC Undivided”

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The AC Hotel in Worcester, Massachusetts was the site of the inaugural Little East Conference (LEC) Students Athletes of Color Summit Sunday, March 26.