Here are some of The Providence Journal’s most-read stories for the week of Sept. 1 , supported by your subscriptions .
- Marinas – the main way the average Rhode Island boater accesses the water – have traditionally been independent, family-owned businesses. But that’s changing in Rhode Island, with large corporations snapping up 14 marinas across the state in the last three years , driving up prices and catering to luxury yachts. What does that mean for less affluent recreational boaters and people who make a living on the water? We explain the trend and its impact on the Ocean State.
- PVDFest continues today in downtown Providence, through 8 p.m. Here’s all you need to know about how to go.
- The New England Patriots begin their season on Sunday at a time of seismic change for one of the NFL’s most storied franchises. Journal sports columnist Bill Koch looks at the three men tasked with turning things around after two straight regular seasons below .500. For that, plus a recap of Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla’s championship reception at the State House, URI football’s thrilling win over Holy Cross , and more coverage of high school and college sports , go to providencejournal.com/sports .
- These Rhode Island restaurants are gone, but their legacy lives on in chefs’ secret recipes shared by food editor Gail Ciampa.