Brown University’s Pandemic Center Weighs in on Ebola, Contagious Diseases Ahead of World Cup
June 10, 2026by Eric Halvarson Originally published by The Providence Eye, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PROVIDENCE — At the...
World Cup Fan Zone Event Raises Questions about Providence’s Ability to Manage Resulting Waste
By Joshua Geaughan / ecoRI News contributor This story was originally published in EcoRI News, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories...
Beyond the whale: How seaweed shaped New Bedford’s maritime history.
The key to New Bedford’s cultural heritage lies below the wrack line. This story was originally published in The New...
Local Artist and Wildlife Rehabilitator Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship
By Andrea Gutierrez Originally published by The Providence Eye, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PROVIDENCE — The John Simon...
New Map Center owner travels circuitous route to Rhode Island
‘Strong environmental ethic’ influenced his decisions PAWTUCKET — A map of Andrew Middleton’s life would begin in New York...
Block Island Glass Float Project helps raise environmental awareness
‘Float hunting’ also enhances mindfulness NEW SHOREHAM – Every June through October, 550 handmade glass floats are scattered across Block...
Beavertail Open Water founder Reyes readies for 43-mile swim
SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Ultra-marathon swimmer Pat Reyes is preparing for his biggest challenge yet: a 43-mile swim across the...
Stars, Olympians and CEOs headline commencement speeches
This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. Commencement season is here in...
Sticking with the Flock
Avian rehab center helps birds thrive By GRETA SHUSTER Beacon Media Staff Writer This story was originally published in...
Hunger at the Harvest
Rhode Island families are going without while local farms fight to survive. Here’s where the two crises meet. NORTH...
Humans weren’t made to live indoors. Could a dose of nature be the cure for what ails us?
Used with permission of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Story by Phoebe Hall Pooja Tandon, MD,...
South Providence Residents Push to Break Harmful Patterns of Past 30 Years
People’s Port Authority issues recommendations in response to new ProvPort master plan draft This story was originally published in EcoRI...
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,...