To the editor:
1. David Blight 2. Ira Magaziner 3. Mary McAleese 4. Maria Vazquez | What do they have in common, in addition to great talent in differing categories? 1. A Pulitzer Prize winning …
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7/20/23
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To the editor:
First and foremost, the Bristol Phoenix is the best and only newspaper that I read on a consistent basis because of the accurate news and the remarkable photographs that appear …
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7/20/23
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For several years now, there has been a constant and increasing drumbeat by media and government types about providing safety and safe spaces. Nothing could be further from the …
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7/20/23
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To the editor:
Once again I read some reporting in the Phoenix of some startlingly inept and unimaginative planning proposed for the creation of a new Bristol/Warren High School. There is no …
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7/20/23
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To the editor:
In regards to Jim McGaw’s article, “What to do about Bad Beach Behavior” , I’d like to say it is not just a problem for Tiverton and Portsmouth residents. …
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7/20/23
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To the editor:
As a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, I wonder why it is thought that we need to defend Fr. Zinno, a holy and sacrificial priest.
There is but one holy, …
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7/13/23
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To the editor:
Last week's Phoenix featured an article regarding the need for a new high school to replace the existing Mt. Hope High School and the obstacles that may be encountered if a …
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7/13/23
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To the editor:
Well, we just completed another year, 238 annual celebrations under our collective belt, and we will start looking at number 239 real soon. As I stroll into September, I will …
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7/13/23
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I’m writing in regard to the closing of all side streets in downtown Bristol at 8:00 a.m. I don’t think this was ever done before.
This morning I traveled down …
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7/13/23
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To the editor:
I am disheartened, frustrated, and bewildered that some people have reacted so strongly against the installation of simple, harmless street signs around Bristol meant to create a …
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7/10/23
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Despite a heavy drenching of rain that lasted more than an hour, before and at the start of Tuesday’s parade, the show went on. Many marchers were dripping wet. Many spectators were beyond soaked. Yet most stuck it out, dealt with the consequences, and had a great time.
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7/6/23
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To the editor:
As the Vice-Chairman and Parade Chairman of the last two years, I would like to send a big heartfelt thank you to the town officials of Bristol, the Bristol Police Department, the …
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7/6/23
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To the editor:
In response to Alayne White’s op-ed piece published in last week’s East Bay Life section , “What to do when an SUV of drunken teens rolls up,” I commend …
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6/29/23
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To the editor:
Last week's Phoenix contained a letter to the editor criticizing the Rhode Island Legislature for what he perceived were poor budget decisions, and while that letter writer is …
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6/29/23
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I am writing, I hope not as the only person to do so, to register concern about the 2023 repainted Parade Route Stipe. Rather than the sharp, brilliant colors of the red, white, …
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6/29/23
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It’s not a secret that St. Mary’s strongly believes it should have its own dedicated priest so we can continue our path forward…but that has not happened.
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6/29/23
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June was pockmarked by events which suggest to me that ethics as a guiding force is in full decline. Locally, we had the pathetic saga of two administrators of Gov. Dan McKee engaging in unchecked …
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By Arlene Violet, Esq.
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6/27/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: The troubled March trip to Philadelphia by two Rhode Island officials continues to make waves. Following revelations, via ProJo, about a January lunch at the Capital Grill that …
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By Ian Donnis
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6/27/23
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The crown jewel of citizen science for biological nature observations is “iNaturalist,” a social network with more than 2.6 million participants. Using …
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By Norman Dudziak and Sally Johnson
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6/20/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: The after-life of the March trip by two Rhode Island officials to Philadelphia continued to echo loudly. After an initial burst of media coverage, the story got picked up by the …
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By Ian Donnis
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6/20/23
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The fact that the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2023 graduated amidst the looming threat of a thunderstorm could not have been more appropriate.
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6/16/23
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To the editor:
The Bristol 4th of July Block Dance Party originated in the 50s, spearheaded by a wonderful woman who was a renowned educator, including time as a teacher, principal, and coach in …
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6/16/23
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To the editor:
Bright white stars shout on a field of blue Rhode Island be but one of fifty Founded in 1636, the sixth colony of thirteen The first to denounce the King, …
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6/16/23
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To the editor:
The labels on bills promoted by politicians commonly belie their true intent. The “Patriot Act” after 9/11 is a good example. The increased spying on civilians it …
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6/16/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: The floodgates opened last week on the problematic visit by two high-level state Department of Administration officials to Philadelphia in March. Attorney General Peter Neronha …
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By Ian Donnis
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6/12/23
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