Letters to the Editor
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To the editor:
I feel obliged to answer Mr. Hewett’s letter (“Voters in Rhode Island do not seem able to get it,” Portsmouth Times, Nov. 30) about the integrity, or perhaps …
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12/3/23
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I read with much concern the article on the proposed school on Old Harbor Road. I do not know the quality of what is proposed for either education or treatment. I do know that there is a desperate …
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11/22/23
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Community gardens strengthen connections. The news that Westport’s Food Pantry may cultivate and provide locally sourced fresh produce at the Town Farm is wonderful news. The garden will have …
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11/22/23
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If you take a close look at a glass of seawater or even Westport River water, you will find it is full of tiny particles. Seawater isn't just plain water; it contains dissolved salts, proteins, fats, …
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10/23/23
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I was disappointed at the outcome of the override and am not surprised at the severe challenges the town is facing as a result. The town and schools seem to be in denial that the defeat of the …
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10/16/23
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To the editor:
From time immemorial, the Jewish people have endured countless atrocities - from the oppressive rule of Pharaoh, the wickedness of Haman, the horrors perpetrated by Hitler, and …
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10/12/23
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Biased and defamatory. These two words describe EcoRI writer Mary Lhowes’ portrayal of Green Oceans President Lisa Quattrocki Knight’s September 19th presentation on wind industry …
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10/3/23
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As Hurricane Lee passed by this weekend, it left behind a variety of trees that have been uprooted or completely fallen as a result of the wind. Trees are the stalwarts of our New England landscape, …
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9/21/23
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Crossing Hix Bridge at night you might glance northwest and notice an odd blue light on a hill, like a little arrow pointing to a constellation. Did Jenny Holzer buy property in …
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9/13/23
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We Americans are different. We’re different from all other industrialized countries, and we’re different from one another. The U.S., for example, is the only industrialized …
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9/6/23
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For those of you who have been unable to view your favorite sports events over the Labor Day weekend, such as the US Open Tennis Matches and golf tournaments, because of the hissing match between …
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9/5/23
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To the editor:
The last acceptable citadel of fashionable public prejudice seems to have been confirmed in the Portsmouth Times’ editorial cartoon drawn by Charlie Hall this past week. The …
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9/4/23
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To the editor:
September has been designated Hunger Action Month by Feeding America, the largest charity working to end hunger in the United States. That makes it the perfect time to consider …
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8/31/23
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Thanks to Shorelines for several in depth articles regarding town finances and efforts to make a decision regarding the “old” Westport High School. What I found surprising was the …
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8/21/23
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Automobile speedometers are not marked STOP or GO; nor are they marked SLOW or FAST. They have gradations — in MPH or KPH — from 0 to 150 or so. We use common sense, road …
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8/15/23
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I am writing to you both in strong opposition to OffShore Wind (OSW) because I am a resident of Watertown with a house in Westport.
Why am I writing now?
Because a baby …
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8/9/23
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To the editor:
Recently my wife and I went to Blue Trail Launch Site, which is at the end of Corys Lane in Portsmouth. My wife was scared of this surrounding area, scared to be in an area she …
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8/8/23
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I was planning on taking a break from letters to Shorelines, but then along came the Cameron letter of last week. It contains more of the same as previous Vote YES letters, but with examples of …
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8/8/23
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My name is Shelly Morris, and I am honored and humbled to be named the new Director of Athletics/Student Activities Coordinator .
I would first like to thank Superintendent Thomas Aubin, …
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8/2/23
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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 …
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8/1/23
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Thank you! The collective wisdom of voters has prevailed with a ‘NO’ vote on the recent Proposition 2.5 override. The Westport Fiscal Stability Group, an almost nameless/faceless team, …
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7/31/23
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Thanks to Chief Legendre and David Cole for their thoughtful, detailed letters regarding the Proposition 2.5 override in the July 13th issue of Shorelines. I find this better than all the …
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7/18/23
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We understand that paying taxes is no one’s favorite activity, and we are all wary of any proposition that seems like it might take more money out of our pockets. However, the proposed FY24 …
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7/14/23
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As a lifelong resident of Westport, a graduate of Westport High School, and a mother of two children currently in the school system, I do my best to understand the decisions made by the schools and …
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7/12/23
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Elliot Whipple wrote last week, commenting on my letter of the previous week, and, contrary to my recommendation, advising the residents of Westport to “Vote NO on the Proposition 2.5 override …
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7/11/23
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