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Letter: Why historic preservation matters in Warren, and everywhere

To the editor: This coming Monday, there will be a public hearing of the Warren Planning Board to review and possibly vote on the proposal by the owner of the Waterdog restaurant to demolish two … more

2/22/23

Letter: Turbines, a ghastly embodiment of man's arrogance

Beauty. The beauty of the earth. The beauty of the mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes—and, of course, the ocean. The Ocean State, our little Rhode Island, embraced by the … more

5/4/23

Letter: I agree with criticism regarding new high school site

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 … more

7/20/23

Letter: Wacky alternative to crop cannons — they could work?

Crop cannons are better than pesticides or bird poisonings, but has any farmer tried using those wacky inflatable tube men to scare off the birds? If you Google them, there are actually scarecrow … more

8/1/23

Letter: Barrington Times should not publish names, addresses in police reports

To the editor: I am writing about something that I have been thinking a lot about lately: the police reports published in the Barrington Times. Publishing the police reports with no concern for … more

9/30/20

Letter: Writer seems blind to the reality of violence

The Oct. 22 Bristol Phoenix published Kevin Faria’s letter, entitled “ Who are the real terrorists ?” He wrote: “I’ve noticed several letters to the editor … more

10/29/20

Letter: Stockpiling unused vacation time is gaming the system

The saga of severance payments to retired town employees continues, as evidenced by the extensive coverage of the subject in last week’s Phoenix . And while the article was very detailed, there … more

2/11/21

Letter: Keep selling guns, just don’t sell the bullets

As well illustrated by Senior Chief Salesi’s letter of last week (“The 11th Commandment?”), neither the Church or the Constitution conveys a “God given right” to bear … more

4/8/21

Letter: NextEra Energy a con perpetrated by Ron DeSantis

To the editor: This article (“Municipal electricity aggregation launches in May,” The Portsmouth Times, March 9) is profoundly misleading and NextEra Energy is a complete con … more

3/13/23

Letter: On safety and safe spaces

To the editor: 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 … more

7/20/23

Letter: In response to Mr. Alschuler's letter

To the editor: I want to thank Mr. Alschuler for responding to my articles. However, it seems as if he may have misunderstood several parts of what I wrote. I am happy to have a sincere and … more

9/30/20

Letter: Why does Barrington have so many power outages?

To the editor: I am blessed to have a generator and wished all my neighbors had one as well. I am beginning to believe that the town council is in cahoots with generator companies! While I … more

12/1/20

Letter: There are many benefits to making Bristol more bike-friendly

The proposed Bristol Bike Path Connector is receiving much attention from Bristol residents, which suggests that Bristolians are invested in the future of their town. A desire to make some areas of … more

2/12/21

Letter: God is part of our Declaration of Independence

After reading the letter of Paul Salesi (“ The 11th Commandment? ” ), I must remind him of the Declaration of Independence, which states “that they are endowed by their Creator with … more

4/8/21

Op-Ed: Bridge cameras would jeopardize public privacy

The following letter was sent from the Rhode Island American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to the board of the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority and its executive director, Lori Silviera, as … more

9/9/22

Letter: Kudos to Phoenix for parade coverage

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 … more

7/20/23

Letter: History evolves, as should our state name

History is constantly evolving, with new interpretations and meanings arising from any particular historic event. The official name of our state, with the choice word “ plantations” is on … more

10/29/20

Letter: Storm and black police cruiser result in dangerous situation

To the editor: On Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, the area was hit by a storm with gale winds that knocked out power. Shortly before 5 p.m., as I was driving through Warren heading into Barrington … more

12/1/20

Letter: Trying to inject reality into bike path planning

In 2019, the same year that Forbes magazine listed Rhode Island as the nation’s worst state in which to do business, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation unveiled its Bike … more

2/12/21

Letter: Potty-mouth politics belong in private, not public

To the editor: Several days ago I entered my local gym only to see a twenty-something guy hoofing it on a treadmill, earbuds in, wearing a “F*** BIDEN” t-shirt. Writing this, I … more

4/20/22

Letter: Where did Justice Alito get it wrong on the Constitution?

To the editor: As the usual political actors ratchet up their rhetoric after the leak of the first draft of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson decision, we need to true up what they are … more

5/8/22

Letter: It’s all happening here in Rhode Island

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 … more

7/20/23

Letter: A shame that Westport voted against override, and schools

A Greek proverb says "A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they may never sit." I am heartsick that the voters turned down a pretty small investment in Westport … more

8/1/23

Letter: Letter reminded me of Joyce Kilmer poem

To the editor: I enjoyed George Voutes’s letter regarding trees (“Trees for the people and the planet,” The Portsmouth Times, April 4). It reminded me of a poem I … more

4/15/24

Letter: The state legislature’s plan to ruin the East Bay Bike Path

To the editor: It’s ludicrous that the state legislature can deem a motor not a motor, as in the pending e-bike legislation (covered in these pages last week) that deems e-bikes – … more

5/17/23