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,...
Oyster farmers brace for rising costs under Trump’s tariffs
“It’s one thing to tariff a car. It’s another thing to tariff a food supply that people rely on.”...
Tomaquag Museum’s Lorén Spears to Be Inducted into R.I. Heritage Hall of Fame
This story was originally published in EcoRI News, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. EXETER — In 2019,...
Factory site slated for Olneyville flower farm expansion eyed for apartments, parking garage
“It should be a project that is extremely affordable, extremely feasible, and will improve the life of everybody.” Originally...
Rhode Island local food system reeling from federal funding cuts, decline in small farms
“The market for this produce that farmers had been anticipating and expanding because of the federal funds [was] cut...
Who’s Responsible For the Washington Bridge Failure?
Who’s Responsible For the Washington Bridge Failure? ‘What happened here was absolutely a failure of government to do its...
Report shows drastic drop in affordable rentals in Rhode Island
This story was originally published by the Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PROVIDENCE — Affordable...
On COVID anniversary, protestors renew call for nursing home standards legislation
Unionized long-term care workers blast McKee’s proposed budget and his opposition to Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board This story...
‘This Is a Calamity’: Federal Cuts Decimate NOAA Programs and Threaten Rhode Island’s Blue Economy
Originally published in ecoRI News, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PROVIDENCE — As chaos and uncertainty continue...
Q&A with Marcy Reyes, founder and director of FLY
Thanks for agreeing to this interview, Marcy. We want to get into the Financial Literacy Youth Initiative, FLY, which...
Ocean State Stories begins third year of publication
A look at some of last year’s highlights NEWPORT – Following months of planning, Ocean State Stories debuted two...
Looming budget deficit bad news for environmental advocates seeking beefed-up state programs
‘To effectively combat the climate crisis, the administration must bolster its capacity by funding the agencies responsible for implementing...