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Coastal Community Stories

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.

Community traditions

Events, arts and culture

Meet the organizers, performers, artists and volunteers who create the coast’s defining traditions.

Explore local events →

Independent hospitality

Food, lodging and gathering places

Stories from chefs, innkeepers, restaurant teams, growers and the people welcoming visitors to the region.

Explore the dining scene →

Working waterfront

Life and work on the water

Profiles of sailors, guides, charter crews, instructors and marine businesses connected to Narragansett Bay.

Explore waterfront experiences →

What we will feature

Local voices, thoughtfully told.

PeopleArtists, makers, chefs, guides, educators and community leaders.
BusinessesIndependent places with a strong connection to the coastal community.
TraditionsEvents, crafts and experiences that give the region its character.
IdeasProjects improving local culture, hospitality, conservation and everyday life.

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.

Recommend a coastal community story