17+ hour, 6+ min ago   (396+ words) Even though we live in a digital age, two-thirds of Rhode Island cities and towns still don’t allow their residents to participate in public meetings remotely. That’s according to a report from the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island,…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (1277+ words) Ocean State Media TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for July 24, 2026 Can downtown PVD overcome the pandemic’s hangover? It’s time for the Sox to start another winning streak. Thanks for stopping by. You can follow me through the week…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (490+ words) With the next New England winter approaching slowly – but steadily – Rhode Islanders face a potential 15% spike in energy costs in the season starting Oct. 1, the utility Rhode Island Energy said Thursday. A few hours later, Gov. Dan McKee signed an…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (570+ words) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained a man who attended a check-in meeting on Wednesday after living in Providence for nearly 50 years, triggering a flurry of support letters from the city’s mayor, city council and Rhode Island’s governor. Relatives of Chansareth…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (359+ words) The first concert is called “250 Years – A Chamber Music Journey from 1776 to Modern America” and, according to the program notes, “trac[es] our nation’s journey from the chamber music world of 1776 to today’s diverse musical landscape.” Executive producer James Baumgartner…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (270+ words) Joe Paolino has had a distinguished career. A former Providence mayor and city councilor, he also served as U.S. Ambassador to Malta under President Bill Clinton. Since retiring from politics, Paolino has become one of the most recognized real estate developers…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (111+ words) Each summer, Ocean State Media partners with the Rhode Island Foundation to award a $15,000 annual college scholarship to a local high school graduate who’s planning to pursue a career in media. This year’s scholarship recipient is Alex Razo, a Providence…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (360+ words) PROVIDENCE, R.I. –– Ocean State Media today announced Alexander Razo as the recipient of the 2026 Ocean State Media Scholarship. A graduating senior at Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center in Providence, Razo will attend Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) this fall…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (566+ words) Citizens Bank, one of the largest financial institutions in New England, announced it will be ending its financial relationship with prison companies connected with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This decision comes after months of public outcry and hundreds of…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (838+ words) Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet. And break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I’m Megan Hall. On Possibly, we talk a lot about how cutting beef…...