Ocean bycatch threatens herring: After decades of dam removals and fish ladders have revived river runs, Rhode Island’s river herring are still dying in Atlantic herring nets sold as “incidental catch,” jeopardizing freshwater gains — find out how bycatch is stalling their comeback.
Miriam Hospital’s 14-Year Reign: Providence’s Miriam Hospital landed on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–2026 Best Regional Hospitals list, extending its 14-year streak as Rhode Island’s top regional hospital — find out why.
Three decades of WaterFire: WaterFire Providence has illuminated the city for nearly 30 years with free fire-lit river installations, art exhibitions and community programming powered by volunteers, sponsors and donors — find out how it builds community pride.
$1M NSF STEM scholarships: Johnson & Wales University received a five-year, $999,960 grant to fully fund tuition and professional development for a dozen low-income biology majors and bolster Rhode Island’s emerging biotech pipeline — find out how students will benefit.
Statewide same-day delivery: Newport Cannabis Co. opens its Portsmouth dispensary Friday with food trucks, music and special Labor Day weekend deals alongside Rhode Island’s first same-day cannabis delivery service — find out how.
Other Rhode Island headlines this week
- West Nile Virus detected in RI mosquitoes
- Rhode Island family treasures head to auction
- Top chefs savor RI farmers’ fresh bounty
- Don't miss Rhode Island’s fall theater season
- Goodwill opened first by-the-pound outlet in Providence
- Discover six idyllic Rhode Island small towns
