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...
R.I. drops to 19th place in national rankings of child wellbeing
“We know what kids need to grow up healthy and connected so they can thrive as adults: Stable homes,...
Region’s only lizard listed as threatened
“I was just poking around when I saw the little guy.” Series note: The region’s collection of native species...
Pride Month, June, gets back to its roots
“It’s more important than ever that we recognize and support trans and queer people given the political climate today.”...
CODAC’s new community center a ‘one-stop shop’ to meet health and many other needs of Rhode Islanders
Unique center, said to be the first of its kind in the U.S., opens in the heart of the...
Forest clear-cutting, water pollution take toll on wood turtles
Series note: The region’s collection of native species is under threat on several fronts, most notably from humanity’s shortsightedness....
Shelter beds at risk in R.I. if state doesn’t fill housing budget gap, advocates warn
“Unfortunately, there’s not enough money for everything that has to happen in our state… But people whose lives are...
Parenting while living with behavioral health challenges
“My mental illness may make me feel badly at times, but it will never stop me from loving you.”...
Sides sharply divided over whether combined bottle bill and EPR system would increase recycling
A 2024 report from Save The Bay, measuring and counting all the litter picked up one day along the...