Incredible journey: Trackers show where some Rhode Island plastic bottles wind up
The same traits that make plastic prized also make it a growing toxic hazard, because it takes thousands of...
Brown University Health commits to keeping Newport Hospital Birthing Center open. For now.
“This is only a one-year plan. There’s more to do on this. The community needs to stay active and...
Essential Work in ‘A Living: Working-Class Americans Talk to Their Doctors,’ a book by Michael Stein, M.D.
“I have learned that there can be no meaningful discourse about health divorced from where people work, how many...
Judge issues temporary relief to housing, domestic violence prevention groups
Trump administration’s new policies for HUD, Health and Human Services grants cause ‘immediate harm,’ lawyer argues This story was...
Salve Regina professor awed by NOAA’s work on the ocean
“Bird populations on the open ocean, the whale populations on the open ocean, are just known by those people...
Summer study sessions keep some lawmakers in school
This year they’re hitting the books to learn about climate change and flooding This story was originally published in EcoRI...
Ongoing study demonstrates the power of physical activity to help children and adolescents with ADHD
Researcher Nicole Logan and team part of national effort SOUTH KINGSTOWN – When University of Rhode Island Assistant Professor...
R.I. homelessness is down, but more people are out in the cold? New data says it’s true.
This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PROVIDENCE — For the first...
Gov. McKee signs Freedom to Read Act into law
“The passage of the Freedom to Read Act is a powerful victory for democracy, education, and the fundamental right...
R.I. behavioral health agency case workers speak out about high stress and low pay
This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. CRANSTON — About a dozen...
Ocean State Stories asked a sampling of Rhode Islanders what freedom means to them today. Here’s what they said.
Friday is the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Ocean State Stories asked a sampling...
Tall order: Historic Newport structures on the rise
“The main risk we’re looking out for is flooding and coastal erosion. We plan for hurricanes, and major disasters,...
Ocean State Stories named finalist in national contest
Honor comes in public service category NEWPORT – Ocean State Stories has been named a finalist in the 2025...