Bill would mandate more school librarians in Rhode Island. But how to pay for it?
This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PROVIDENCE — Students from Alfred...
Q&A with Native American educator, author, advocate and storyteller Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason
“Storytelling in our communities has always been a way of carrying knowledge forward, honoring relationships, and sustaining culture.” Welcome, Wunneanatsu,...
Newport Historical Society offers year-long celebration of 250th signing of Declaration of Independence
City by the Sea played outsize role in Revolutionary War NEWPORT — With the state and nation set to...
The internet is putting kids at risk. These mom lawmakers want to force tech firms to make it safer.
Six-bill package would protect kids from digital harm. This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of...
Drawing Inspiration from Youth, Cape Cod Author Imagines a “Better World”
By Joanna Detz / ecoRI News staff This story was originally published in EcoRI News, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories....
Ongoing primary care provider shortage imperils health of many Rhode Islanders
It’s also a national crisis, and some local programs are addressing it MIDDLETOWN — There was a reason the...
Ageism affects people of all ages
Depending on how old you are, the challenges differ PROVIDENCE — According to the World Health Association (WHO), ageism...
Q & A with illustrator, designer and writer Mina Miki
Welcome, Mina, to Ocean State Stories! We learned of your work from Motif Magazine, which recently featured you. Let’s...
Q & A with Dr. Christopher West, executive director, the African American Museum of Rhode Island
Thanks, Dr. West, for agreeing to discuss the museum. You state on your website that “this is a different...
Q&A with Dr. Daryl Appleton
The local former therapist-turned-executive strategist launched the podcast ‘Feelings & Other F Words’ to help high performers make better...
Q & A with author and teacher Jennifer Lee Quattrucci
Thanks for joining us, Jennifer. When we happened upon your website, giveeverydayachance.com, we knew we wanted to interview you....
Marianne Raimondo Joins CCRI Leadership, Building on RIC Legacy
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues This story was originally published in RI News Today.com, a publication...
Q & A with author, educator and Literacy Chef Dana Gambardella
Dana, welcome to Ocean State Stories and thanks for joining us. You bring a variety of talents to your...