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Rhode Island is the smallest in terms of area of the fifty United States. Sitting on the East Coast and bordering the Rhode Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, Rhode Island is part of the U.S.'s New England region. The abutting states of Rhode Island are Massachusetts and Connecticut.
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Government Shutdown
Today August 24th 2009 Gov. Donald Carcieri announced that trimming the state budget of $68 million dollars would require a twelve day state government shutdown and has issued an executive order mandating one. This shutdown will effect all state agencies including 911, the Department of Corrections and the State Police. These agencies will operate during the shutdown but in limited capacity. This shutdown will take place on individual days from September 2009 through June 2010. The first scheduled shutdown day is September 4th, 2009.http://www.wpri.com/dpp/news/local_wpri_ri_gov_announces_state_shutdown_days_20090824_nek<ref> -
Fast Facts
- Country: United States
- Official name: State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantatons
- Capital: Providence
- Governor: Donald CarcieriRI.gov: Donald Carcieri
- Population: 1,067,610 (2006 Estimate)U.S. Census Bureau: Rhode ISalnd
- Founded: 1636
- Time Zone: Eastern
- Major cities: Providence, Warwick, Bristol, Newport
- Nickname: The Ocean State
- Area: Total: 1,214 SQ MI
- Area Code: 401
- Official Nickname: The Ocean State
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Rhode Island Weather
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Current ConditionsProvidence, RI as of Sat, 07 Nov 2009 6:51 pm EST
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Rhode Island News
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UNH Holds Off Rhode Island
8-ranked University of New Hampshire football team to a 55-42 victory against the University of Rhode Island in Saturday afternoon's CAA North division ...WMUR (November 07, 2009) -
Actor Woods sues RI hospital in brother's death
WARWICK, RI — Two-time Oscar-nominated actor James Woods has sued a Rhode Island hospital over the 2006 death of his younger brother. ...The Associated Press (November 06, 2009) -
Jobless in RI can now get benefits up to 99 weeks
PROVIDENCE, RI — Unemployed Rhode Islanders can now collect jobless benefits for up to 99 weeks. President Barack Obama on Friday signed a $24 billion ...The Associated Press (November 06, 2009) -
House lawmakers meet on RI's tanking economy
PROVIDENCE, RI — State lawmakers are debating plans ranging from auto racing to consolidating municipal services to steer Rhode Island through a bleak ...The Associated Press (November 06, 2009)
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Rhode Island: An Explorer's Guide, Fifth Edition (Explorer's Guides) - $21.95
"A classy series with encyclopedic coverage."—National Geographic ExplorerA comprehensive and selective guide to the Ocean State's best lodging and dining establishments and recreational activities, including every...
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Moon Handbooks Rhode Island - $18.95
The Ocean State, whether you experience it from the shores of Little Compton or Newport, the isolation of Block Island, the bays of Bristol, or the urban landscapes of Providence, packs a tremendous amount of variety into a tiny area. It's ...
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View All Rhode Island Questions (254) | Ask a QuestionIn general what are the best schools to get a college education in Rhode Island? (5 Answers)Without a doubt Brown University (One of the Ivy League schools by the way) , is not only one of the best schools in the state but also in the ... read moreAre there any good ghost stories within the history of Rhode Island? (3 Answers)Here is an interesting article/story for your kind browsal. Do find time to go through. VAMPIRISM: A Rhode Island Reality ---------------------------------------------------- http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/4483/rhode2.htm Another interesting vampire history of Rhode Island ------------------------------------------------------------------- ... read moreWhy is it called Rhode Island when its not an island? (1 Answer)"The name Rhode Island derives from the colonial-era name for what is now known as Aquidneck Island, which now comprises the city of Newport and the towns of Middletown and ... read more
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New Hampshire defeats Rhode Island 55-42 (AP)http://tinyurl.com/ye9au2z
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@thisisoktane Question are u comin to Rhode Island with Chris Brown in December???
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Staying overnight on Cape Cod - Gull Wing Suites - very nice place! Off to Rhode Island tomorrow, then CT.
@rifkafox | November 08, 2009 12:12 AM
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User Recommended Links for Rhode Island | Suggest a Link
Eyewitness News WPRI / FOX Providence - Providence, Rhode Island News, Weather, Traffic and Sports | Dan Haggerty: Web Video Journalist HomepageMy name is Dan Haggerty. I am a professional Web Video Journalist. These are my stories.
www.eyewitnessnewstv.com Recommended by dan haggerty on March 23, 2008Eyewitness News WPRI / FOX Providence - Providence, Rhode Island News, Weather, Traffic and Sports | Dan Haggerty Reports: Profiles in CorruptionAn interactive page with some of the highest profile political corruption cases in Rhode Island.
www.wpri.com Recommended by dan haggerty on March 23, 2008Duxbury & Ray Insurance, Smithfield, RI. Auto, Home, Business Insurance Quote Rhode Island.www.duxburyrayinsurance.com Recommended by None on October 28, 2008Cape Verdean Museum Exhibitwww.capeverdeanmuseum.org Recommended by jahu63 on May 10, 2009 -




