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STORY OF THE WEEK: With Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos having announced a run in CD1, the race to succeed U.S. Rep. David Cicilline is approaching a more active phase. All eyes are on House Speaker Joe … more
To the editor: Although Barrington is a town of only 16,000 residents, the Council and a majority of the School Committee belong to the same political party and the Town Manager has an advanced … more
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 … more
I am publicly calling upon former Lt. Gov. Dan McKee to join 25 other governors and sign a letter of support for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who is defending his state against illegal immigration. more
I extend my sincerest thanks to the Bristol Rotary Charities Foundation for its continued financial support of Bristol’s Emergency Dialer program. In 2020, 97 emergency calls were made using … more
To the editor: I read with some fascination about the brouhaha regarding the monument to slavery being proposed by a group apparently headed by Stephan Brigidi. May I suggest that we already have … more
In many cases where demand exceeds supply, forces realign and come into balance. Unless something like the Rhode Island General Assembly stands in the way. Through a little-known program created … more
To the editor: There are 2 “Letters” in the September 7 B-Times that got my attention- for their false and unsupported statements. These highlight the danger of not being … more
To the editor: Recently, Rep. Knight claimed to be an “independent” voice but could only offer one instance where he voted against leadership. Of course, he left one conspicuous … more
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 … more
Is walking with a dog in a cemetery a new standard, or is Bristol just a special exception? more
There is a fierce debate sweeping America and our local communities   centered on whether America is a systemically racist country. This view is at odds with history and the past 60 … more
I walk my dog from the Bristol Town Beach parking lot to the water every day. About two weeks ago, I was dismayed to see that several mature trees were chopped down to the stumps. After a … more
It’s easy to mock the “way things used to be” guy. He’s always got a story about the old days, about things that no longer exist, about people you’ve never heard of. He … more
To the editor:  As president of the town council, my charge is not only to protect the openness and transparency of our process, but also to ensure that our citizens can be confident in their … more
To the editor: The Portsmouth Times of (Aug. 18) announced the timeline for the study of anti-suicide fences on our island’s bridges. The study will be complete in 18 months.   … more
The fight for governor between Republican Ashley Kalus and Democrat Dan McKee has seemingly shifted into a new gear, with both campaigns aggressively going at each other amid an occasional misstep. … more
To the editor: "If a slave says to the master, 'you are not my master,' the master shall cut off the slave's ear." Code of Hammurabi, circa 1,780 B.C.   Sadly, an increasing number of … more
As Rhode Islanders go to the polls to vote, at least the abolition of slavery will not be on the ballot. Elsewhere in five states, Alabama, Louisiana, Oregon, Tennesee and Vermont, voters will decide … more
To the editor: It was a bit ironic that the front-page article on the June 22 edition of the Times applauded the expanded shoreline access law recently passed by the State of Rhode Island … more
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, … more
STORY OF THE WEEK: The emergency closing of the westbound part of the Washington Bridge put Gov. Dan McKee — and how he performs during a crisis — under a microscope. McKee was … more
I do have empathy for people who find themselves in this situation but it is not the government’s job to impose housing at the detriment of the surrounding area. more
To the editor: The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations is considering dropping the “and Providence Plantations” part of its name. I grew up in Barrington, an almost … more
We should all be proud of ourselves that, as a nation, we have set aside one day every year to celebrate the Earth and hopefully do a small thing to help keep it clean and livable. For … more
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