Demystifying mushrooms
By MATTHEW LAWRENCE This story was originally published in the Warwick Beacon, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. Read...
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...
Shark sightings lead to deeper understanding
Population of makos, commonly seen off Rhode Island, in decline NEWPORT — This summer, reports of shark sightings seem...
Q & A with artist Kirstin Lamb
“I have no recollection of a time when I wasn’t drawing. I’m grateful that that has always been a...
Two nursing students primed for careers in oncology after graduating from innovative fellowship program at Hasbro Children’s Hospital
“The entire program is incredible and the amount of things that I’ve learned is incredible.” PROVIDENCE – On the...
Q & A with award-winning filmmaker Michelle Le Brun
“Harken Productions’ mission is to produce compelling films that challenge our assumptions about life and awaken our passion for...
Q & A with Rhode Island Monthly publisher John Palumbo
“We live here, we have an office in Pawtucket, anyone (and many do) can walk into and request help....
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...
Q & A with Diana Franchitto, president & CEO of HopeHealth
Thanks, Diana, for joining us on Ocean State Stories. HopeHealth has served so many people over the years that...
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...
Q & A with Tabitha Lord
Tabitha, you have published stories and novels in many genres, and you also produce podcast fiction, among other endeavors....
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...
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...