To the editor: To the Portsmouth community: I would like to begin by expressing my sincere thanks to all the citizens who supported me, worked on my behalf, and most importantly voted for …

To the editor: After a long, hard year in court, we are deeply disappointed by the outcome of the right of first refusal case involving Our Sunny Acres Mobile Home Park in Portsmouth. Our …

To the editor: Thank you to the voters of Portsmouth and Bristol for re-electing me to represent Senate District 11. It is an honor and a privilege, and I am grateful for your trust and support. …

To the editor: As a new Portsmouth poll worker, I want to thank my colleagues who worked alongside me on Election Day, as well as the thousands of poll workers across the country who helped …

Helena Foulkes was a juggernaut in Rhode Island’s 2026 election season. She ousted incumbent Gov. Dan McKee in the September primary, beating him by 24 points . And while …

On Thursday, Nov. 12 the East Providence City Council will be hosting our 4th annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner. The event takes place at St. Martha's from 6-8 p.m.

Our character is also reflected in how we act towards one another during both these times and all others.

To the editor: I am writing this as an eye-opener to parents who allow their children to roam the streets on Halloween without any adult supervision. Like many families, we enjoy participating in …

To the editor: October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month and this year's theme, "One of Us," carries an important message: domestic violence can happen to anyone. Too often, people assume …

To the editor: As one of the original supporters of the Bristol Animal Shelter, I am enormously distressed at the secrecy surrounding its future. I would certainly expect more transparency from the …

In another era, in a bygone time, a group of Barrington kids would have spent much of Tuesday zipping through wooded trails and soaring off crazy, sick jumps. It was Election Day, schools were …

To the editor: Dear taxpayers, a quick internet search revealed that the recently hired and now departing Superintendent of Schools, Javier Montañez, for Providence was making $200,000 per …

To the editor: I do not condone angry ridicule in street confrontations between drivers, pedestrians, and children. However, until parents become more involved in their children’s operation of …

To the editor: They say a picture is worth 1,000 words, and the front photo on last week’s Barrington Times confirms that. Three young boys on their motorized scooters spread clear across the …

To the editor: Let’s install speed cameras around the schools to keep children safe. And back it up by building a playground 10 yards from the busy road. And build it so it looks like a prison …

To the editor: As a former teacher of young students I totally understand Dr. Solberg’s point about the need for kids to have times to socialize, to get together on their own, especially …

1. STORY OF THE WEEK: Will Rhode Island voters continue an era of Democratic rule in the governor’s office or go marching off in a decidedly different direction? That’s the overarching question …

To the editor: As a Barrington parent and mental health professional, I am increasingly concerned about the town’s blanket restrictions on electric scooters and the message they are sending to …

To the editor: A trip to the grocery store or a monthly utility bill shows how quickly everyday expenses can add up.   The newly announced 3.6% Social Security cost of living adjustment …

To the editor: The Bristol Animal Shelter reflects the best of our community. Years ago, people worked tirelessly to raise funds to finance the shelter that you, the residents, voted overwhelmingly …

To the editor, For 48 years, the Bristol Animal Shelter has been part of our community, providing care and protection to animals in need. As a volunteer there for five years, I’m writing with deep …

To the editor: Many voters assume the Lieutenant Governor position doesn’t matter, especially here in the East Bay where Warren resident Robert Healey secured 39% of the vote running on a platform …

To the editor: As we reach the end of a long campaign season, it is critical to remind people that local elections matter. That is especially true here in Rhode Island’s House District 67, …

To the editor: I have always felt that it is important to run as something, and for something. It was why I chose to run as a Democrat. That distinction made clear to voters the set of values …

To the editor: On Nov. 3, Barrington voters will see four local questions, Questions 6 through 9. All four amend the section of our Town Charter that governs the Financial Town Referendum. As a …