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...
RI attorney general makes final push to boost enforcement powers against pharmaceutical middlemen
Neronha puts his firepower behind bills to improve healthcare, lower drug prices This story was originally published in Rhode Island...
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...
Bill would mandate more school librarians in Rhode Island. But how to pay for it?
This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PROVIDENCE — Students from Alfred...
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,...
LOCAL NEWS SITES LAUNCH COLLABORATIVE
Six Newsrooms Band Together to Strengthen Local News Coverage Six independent newsrooms announce the formation of the Rhode Island...
Newport Historical Society offers year-long celebration of 250th signing of Declaration of Independence
City by the Sea played outsize role in Revolutionary War NEWPORT — With the state and nation set to...
Lawmakers seek permanent funding for referral hotlines connecting families to mental health care
“If you would like to make the 200 odd pediatricians in the state very sad, tell them that PediPRN...
The internet is putting kids at risk. These mom lawmakers want to force tech firms to make it safer.
Six-bill package would protect kids from digital harm. This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of...
Drawing Inspiration from Youth, Cape Cod Author Imagines a “Better World”
By Joanna Detz / ecoRI News staff This story was originally published in EcoRI News, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories....
Ageism affects people of all ages
Depending on how old you are, the challenges differ PROVIDENCE — According to the World Health Association (WHO), ageism...
Q & A with illustrator, designer and writer Mina Miki
Welcome, Mina, to Ocean State Stories! We learned of your work from Motif Magazine, which recently featured you. Let’s...
Is Newport’s Nick Schorsch the Monopoly Man of Rhode Island?
Heritage Restaurant Group and Audrain’s Nick Schorsch is snapping up property and building a restaurant empire in Rhode Island....