Distinctly Rhode Island. Your local PBS and NPR station. You can now listen to Ocean State Media on 103.7 FM anywhere in Rhode Island ⚓️https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mvlnokqf4t27Rhode Island is home to the first offshore wind farm in the country. The turbines provide clean, renewable energy. But what do they mean for ocean creatures? https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/possibly/2026-09-15/are-offshore-wind-turbines-helping-new-englands-crab-population15 Sep 2026 22:17 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvlnokqf4t27https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mvl57hc4nd2s🎬✨The Ocean State has its Hollywood moment: https://bit.ly/4xKR9oZ What's your favorite movie filmed in Rhode Island? Let us know ⬇️15 Sep 2026 17:22 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvl57hc4nd2shttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mvkw5piyet2sThe largest union at Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital is expressing concern about contract talks, as well as the closing of a home health and hospice agency. https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/economy/2026-09-14/after-deal-to-keep-hospitals-open-rhode-island-union-disputes-closure-of-home-health-agency15 Sep 2026 15:16 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvkw5piyet2shttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mvkrmw7gav2mFounded in Providence in 1978, Ballet Rhode Island will soon celebrate 50 years as a local arts organization. https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/arts-entertainment/2026-09-14/how-ballet-ri-plans-to-grow-into-a-nationally-recognized-dance-company15 Sep 2026 13:55 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvkrmw7gav2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mviekzusuo2fScientists believe dark matter makes up most of the mass in the universe — about 95% of it. This group of researchers may be the first to detect it with their underground experiment. https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/climate-environment/2026-09-14/did-an-international-team-of-scientists-get-humanitys-first-glimpse-of-dark-matter14 Sep 2026 14:56 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mviekzusuo2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mvfsyctvjq2dRhode Island voters sent a clear message in the primary: They were ready for change. 📹 Watch for our analysis: https://bit.ly/46jXg8o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3O8UabQvYY13 Sep 2026 14:36 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvfsyctvjq2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mvd5yozlk22h"To win by that margin shows that people really believe in the message," said Helena Foulkes after her double-digit win over Gov. Dan McKee. Catch up after the primary this week: https://bit.ly/3UIGrkY12 Sep 2026 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvd5yozlk22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mvcvvbmooa2gAll nine candidates backed by The League of Rhode Island Businesses, a conservative-leaning advocacy group, lost their races in Wednesday's primary election — most of them by lopsided margins. https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/2026-09-10/conservative-leaning-business-group-goes-0-for-9-in-rhode-island-primary12 Sep 2026 10:50 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvcvvbmooa2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mvbaszekyu2i25 years after the 9/11 attacks, Dr. Selim Suner, then leader of the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team, reflects on his experience at Ground Zero. Read more: https://bit.ly/3URvf5u11 Sep 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvbaszekyu2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mvaq7ja2fb24On Sept. 11, 2001, Dr. Selim Suner was spending time with his six-month-old son at home in Rhode Island. Hours later, he was traveling to New York City to lead a local emergency-response team after the deadliest terrorist attack in American history. https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/history/2026-09-11/it-was-a-turning-point-in-all-our-lives-rhode-island-doctor-deployed-to-ground-zero-remembers-9-1111 Sep 2026 14:03 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvaq7ja2fb24https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mv75cltggo2fSixteen high schools are preparing to field girls flag football teams as the fast-growing sport enters a new era in Rhode Island: https://bit.ly/3VitHl3 10 Sep 2026 22:52 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv75cltggo2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mv6zbrgau52iTom Papa comes to Providence, Trinity Rep takes on a real-life fugitive story and two very different music festivals bring good vibes to South Kingstown and Woonsocket. It's going to be a busy weekend, folks! https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/weekend401/2026-09-09/laughs-true-crime-and-plenty-of-polka-what-to-do-in-rhode-island-this-weekend10 Sep 2026 21:40 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6zbrgau52ihttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mv6ntccmhd2mOne Providence painter and organizer says artists can play an integral role in movements for political and social change. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4duADBU10 Sep 2026 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6ntccmhd2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mv6bjcswtr2fProgressive challenger David Morales, 27, has unseated Providence Mayor Brett Smiley in the Rhode Island Democratic primary. Morales is now the strong favorite to become the youngest mayor in Providence history. Read more: https://bit.ly/4gTUhbr10 Sep 2026 14:34 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6bjcswtr2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mv6722tpvr2gHelena Foulkes ousted incumbent Gov. Dan McKee in a rare Rhode Island primary defeat on Wednesday. Hear from Foulkes and McKee as they address supporters after news of the results: https://bit.ly/4cy32Xt10 Sep 2026 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6722tpvr2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mv62uyboix27The Rhode Island primary election results are in: Foulkes and Morales topple incumbents, plus learn the the outcomes from Rhode Island’s races for attorney general, lieutenant governor and more: https://bit.ly/46Uhy8s10 Sep 2026 12:36 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv62uyboix27https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mv4zot32rd2h🗳️ Primary 2026: David Morales, 27, is now the heavy favorite to become the youngest mayor in Providence history. https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/elections/2026-09-09/state-rep-david-morales-projected-to-defeat-providence-mayor-brett-smiley10 Sep 2026 02:42 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv4zot32rd2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mv4ytywfcs24🗳️ Primary 2026: Four years after falling short against Dan McKee, Helena Foulkes has defeated the incumbent and advances to the Nov. 3 general election. https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/elections/2026-09-09/helena-foulkes-projected-to-defeat-rhode-island-gov-dan-mckee10 Sep 2026 02:27 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv4ytywfcs24https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mv4tqjia4c2qThe Associated Press projects that State Rep. David Morales, challenger in the Democratic primary for mayor of Providence, will defeat incumbent Brett Smiley.10 Sep 2026 00:55 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv4tqjia4c2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mv4sm6ba2w27Just in: The Associated Press projects challenger Helena Foulkes will defeat incumbent Dan McKee in the Democratic primary — a rare defeat for a sitting governor. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cy32Xt https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/elections/2026-09-09/helena-foulkes-projected-to-defeat-rhode-island-gov-dan-mckee10 Sep 2026 00:35 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv4sm6ba2w27https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mv4slqkyoo2fJust in: The Associated Press projects challenger Helena Foulkes will defeat incumbent Dan McKee in the Democratic primary — a rare defeat for a sitting governor. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cy32Xt https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/elections/2026-09-09/helena-foulkes-projected-to-defeat-rhode-island-gov-dan-mckee10 Sep 2026 00:35 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv4slqkyoo2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mv4replhyk22Scenes from candidate headquarters on #primary night in the Ocean State.10 Sep 2026 00:13 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv4replhyk22https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mv4nc6pyar2i🗳️ One hour to go! Polls close at 8 p.m., Rhode Island. Then, the counting begins. We'll have race updates here as they roll in: https://bit.ly/4xgXxE8 https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/election202609 Sep 2026 23:00 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv4nc6pyar2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mv3zz4mxcm2mAaron Guckian is one Republican gubernatorial candidate who wants a shot at turning the tides in this historically blue-leaning state. In June, Guckian shared his vision with political reporter Ian Donnis: https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/2026-06-24/gop-candidate-for-governor-aaron-guckian-on-state-spending-education-and-the-path-to-becoming-governor09 Sep 2026 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3zz4mxcm2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mv3x7mcfqk2gThe winner of Rhode Island's Democratic primary will be the front-runner in the race for governor. ▶️ Hear what candidate Helena Foulkes has to say on the economy: https://bit.ly/4wPMgu409 Sep 2026 16:25 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3x7mcfqk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mv3w3wmuxq24The winner of Rhode Island's Democratic primary will be the front-runner in the race for governor. ▶️ Hear what incumbent Gov. Dan McKee says on the economy: https://bit.ly/4gm8M9109 Sep 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3w3wmuxq24https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mv3towiru52gProcrastinators? Not in Rhode Island! Learn how many Ocean State voters had cast their ballots ahead of 9 a.m. on 🗳️ Primary Day. https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/election2026#procrastinators-not-in-rhode-island09 Sep 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3towiru52ghttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mv3rxmckjc2m🗳️ Voting is well underway across the Ocean State. Follow our live blog for updates throughout the day: https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/election202609 Sep 2026 14:51 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3rxmckjc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mv3cjwy4552h🗳️ Before the ballot: Learn about the two Republicans squaring off in the primary election for Rhode Island's Second Congressional District. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUIHtNN0TSg&t=360s09 Sep 2026 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3cjwy4552hhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanstatemedia.bsky.social/post/3mv2eeetvf32s🗳️ Before the ballot: Catch up on our interviews with incumbent Gov. Dan McKee and challenger Helena Foulkes as Rhode Island's primary election approaches its close tomorrow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pY5joI6HbQ&t=81s09 Sep 2026 01:15 +0000at://did:plc:e43eyvigsd62cbpmznh3ljfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv2eeetvf32s