Offshore wind’s effects on fish won’t be studied due to federal cuts
The canceled study, which would have employed New Bedford fishermen, is one casualty of $7 billion in clean-energy funding...
Q & A with author Bob Wyss
“I write stories, mostly on environmental issues, a specialty of mine going back 40 years with The Providence Journal.”...
Q & A with Carol Anne Costa, head of the Senior Agenda Coalition of RI
“SACRI works through community organizing, public education, policy advocacy, and legislative action to address issues such as healthcare access,...
Alerts to include disabled missing persons
“An alert catches people’s attention and prompts action.” By ROSEGALIE CINEUS Beacon Media Staff Writer This story was originally...
Sen. Whitehouse wants to know where the quahogs have gone
“Quahog and other shellfish landings are in steady decline across the Eastern Seaboard.” This story was originally published in Rhode...
Meditation and mindfulness can improve mental health
“If your heart is not peaceful, you won’t be able to bring peace to others.” SOUTH KINGSTOWN — In...
Hasbro to move to Boston Seaport by end of 2026
“The City of Pawtucket did absolutely everything possible to keep Hasbro here.” This story was originally published in Rhode Island...
How to cure the primary care crisis? Rhode Island prescribes student loan support
New round of Wavemaker tax credits has $500K carveout for college graduates who work in primary care. This story...
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...
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...
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...