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Nearly two years after the Washington Bridge closure, how's business nearby? Watch the full story now:
11/21/2025

Nearly two years after the Washington Bridge closure, how's business nearby?

Watch the full story now:

Nearly two years after the Washington Bridge closure, how's business nearby? This week on Lively, Jim Hummel checks in with entrepreneurs to find out how the...

Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate  ! This weekend's event was so much fun and really showed the power of commu...
11/18/2025

Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate !

This weekend's event was so much fun and really showed the power of community and learning. Ocean State Media is always here as your friendly neighbor, and we can't wait to see you all again soon!

Ocean State Media has your tickets to attend this magical performance on Sunday, December 21, at 6:30 pm! 🩰This cherishe...
11/17/2025

Ocean State Media has your tickets to attend this magical performance on Sunday, December 21, at 6:30 pm! 🩰

This cherished holiday tradition returns with sparkle, magic, and Rhode Island flair. With stunning choreography by Yury Yanowsky, beloved Tchaikovsky music, and a cast of Ballet RI company dancers and local youth, The Nutcracker is a timeless celebration of wonder, imagination, and the joy of the season.

For just $150, you can get 2 tickets to The Nutcracker PLUS a 1-year Ocean State Media Membership!

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/support/events/the-nutcracker

Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux announced on Monday what he called the largest employee drug bust in the history of B...
11/14/2025

Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux announced on Monday what he called the largest employee drug bust in the history of Bristol County jail.

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A former librarian at the Dartmouth House of Correction and four other co-conspirators were indicted for allegedly sneaking in synthetic ma*****na

11/14/2025

State lawmakers pressed Director Peter Alviti for answers, marking the most intense public scrutiny of the Washington Bridge collapse since the release of a critical audit this fall. Learn more via the link in bio!

Ocean State Media has your tickets to attend the opening night performance of Water for Elephants! The critically acclai...
11/10/2025

Ocean State Media has your tickets to attend the opening night performance of Water for Elephants!

The critically acclaimed, bestselling novel comes to life in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical!

For just $150, you get 2 tickets to Water for Elephants on Tuesday, December 2 at 7:00 pm PLUS a 1-year Ocean State Media membership.

Get your tickets now:https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/support/events/water-for-elephants-at-ppac

11/07/2025

Across Rhode Island, too many people are going hungry. According to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank (), four out of every ten households struggles to put food on the table.

The sudden disruption of benefits has made matters worse.

We visited two food pantries in South County that are stepping up to help. Both and are seeing a big increase in demand.

11/06/2025
10/31/2025

Serving style and scares this Halloween! 👻 Comment your costume below ⬇️

In honor of National Pit Bull Awareness Month, meet Mouse — the rescued pit bull who found a new purpose with the West W...
10/28/2025

In honor of National Pit Bull Awareness Month, meet Mouse — the rescued pit bull who found a new purpose with the West Warwick Police Department. Watch her story here:

When Chief Ernest Leveen of the Warwick Police Department found a pit bull named Mouse abandoned on the streets, he decided to take her in. What started as a...

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