Coastal Community Stories
The people behind the coast.
Profiles of the people, independent businesses, traditions and ideas shaping Newport and the surrounding coastal communities.
Stories with a local point of view
Meet the community.
This is where we will publish interviews and original features about people doing meaningful work across Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Jamestown, Bristol, Tiverton, Warren, Barrington and Little Compton.
Events, arts and culture
Meet the organizers, performers, artists and volunteers who create the coast’s defining traditions.
Food, lodging and gathering places
Stories from chefs, innkeepers, restaurant teams, growers and the people welcoming visitors to the region.
Life and work on the water
Profiles of sailors, guides, charter crews, instructors and marine businesses connected to Narragansett Bay.
What we will feature
Local voices, thoughtfully told.
Help us find the next story
Who should we meet?
Recommend a person, business, organization or community tradition we should consider featuring. Suggestions are reviewed editorially and are not guaranteed publication.