As election season nears, I find myself thinking about the kind of state representative we in District 68 need. Our community needs a representative who will listen to community members’ … more

To the editor: In response to Donna Cook regarding the Charter Review Commission (with all nine members being Tiverton Taxpayers Association), don’t fall for the “woe is me” cry. If … more

To the editor: Barrington Books is in business to sell books and to make a profit. They have the freedom to invite in any authors whose book sales might help them to achieve that goal. Inviting an … more

For years I have spoken out against Tiverton town councilors using taxpayers’ money to fight their private battles against businesses in town. The town does not belong involved in civil … more

Somehow June and July slipped through my fingers but we still have half a summer left. (Labor Day is NOT the beginning of Fall.) Have you noticed how quiet it is in the mornings now? Our summer … more

On July 14, I took some yard waste up to the compactor. One of the workers came over and said, “no, you can’t dump that.” I had branches and such cut to the right size, but I had … more

Recently, Arlene Violet wrote a column criticizing the Catholic Church. First, I will admit that the church is not perfect, because man is involved in its operation. Among the issues she mentioned … more

I can’t be the only person who is frustrated with the traffic jams resulting from maintenance work being done on the new Sakonnet River bridge. For weeks, cars have been crawling along for more … more

It is amazing, astonishing, at the hysterical screed from a Little Compton individual, concerning Roe vs. Wade. Evidently she does not understand the meaning of “stare … more

I am writing you to comment on the thoughts expressed in Ms. Isabel Mattia’s letter printed in the July 12 issue of the Portsmouth Times. I would be honored if you print this letter, hopefully … more