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Letter: Keystone XL order is a green initiative in optics only

To the editor: Our new climate czar John Kerry was asked after an executive order cancelled the Keystone XL pipeline how the folks who lost 11,000 jobs could be helped. His answer was a … more

2/16/21

Letter: We deserve dynamic leaders willing to shake things up

To the editor: For several years Barrington and Warren have been represented by Jason Knight who runs with the progressive crowd. I don’t know of an instance when he voted on anything, no … more

10/12/22

Letter: The DEI delusion

To the editor: Give me “diversity” or give me death? My country tis of thee, sweet land of “diversity”, of thee I sing. Uh, no. Currently in vogue, DEI … more

3/7/23

A previous year's Pumpkin Junction at St. John's Church in Barrington.

Letter: Thanks to all those who helped unload pumpkins

To the editor: Last week I was nervously watching the Saturday forecast worried that the impending rain would drive away much-needed volunteers to help unload the pumpkins at St. John’s. … more

10/5/23

Letter: Thank you very much to the local police department

To the editor: As a forty-three-year resident of Barrington and a Nana of eight grandchildren, who also live in town, I would like to give a great big THANKS to our police department. Two … more

6/17/20

Letter: Candidate needs to get his facts straight

To the editor: Last week, Scott Fuller wrote , “firearms crimes are dismissed at high rates with perpetrators quickly back onto the streets.” Nothing could be further from the truth. … more

10/12/22

Letter: Our American history of slavery

To the editor: I read Mr. Fletcher’s extended letter “An atrocious history” with great interest. His historical recounting of the practices of slavery was instructive and thought … more

11/3/22

Letter: Proposed legislation puts pets in danger

To the editor: The RI House has re-introduced a bill this year that would allow medical marijuana for pets. The bill, H5504, was staunchly opposed by veterinarians in 2022 and would allow a … more

3/7/23

Letter: Barrington’s devil’s dilemma

The Barrington Town Council is confronted with a decision concerning a noise ordinance that was put into effect back in 2003. The pivotal question at hand revolves around whether … more

10/5/23

Letter: Editorial was lacking the facts

To the editor: You either overlooked the facts or cast them aside in your June 10 editorial comparing the pandemic responses of Barrington and Bristol. Like you, I commend Bristol for the wise … more

6/17/20

Letter: First world problems

To the editor: Talk about first world problems, am I right? Mr. Blanchard was my favorite teacher at BHS, and without him I wouldn’t have passed senior project. He is honest, and kind and … more

10/13/22

Letter: Get your information from reliable sources

To the editor: It has come to my attention that a letter by Devyn Smith, published on your website, includes two demonstrably false claims about me. In the interest of giving voters factual … more

11/3/22

Swift passage of abortion bill shows how Assembly has changed

STORY OF THE WEEK: For supporters like state Sen. Bridget Valverde and Rep. Katherine Kazarian, the legislative sponsors of the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act, passing the EACA was unfinished … more

By Ian Donnis | 5/23/23

Letter: Will the real America please stand up?

How can our town be so patriot, celebrate our country’s birthday with a wonder Fourth of July celebration, sit side-by-side with thousands of citizens, then turn around on July 5th and tolerate … more

7/7/21

Letter: Dear Elvis Presley, we need help

To the editor: In regard to the Barrington School Committee, it’s time to ask Elvis Presley for help. “Return to Sender.” The committee’s plans for the future of … more

10/12/22

Editorial: Barrington school plan – How did we get here?

Not that long ago, we suggested that the Barrington School Department hit pause, take a breath, and allow more time to develop a plan for the future of its elementary school buildings. Well, they … more

11/11/22

This country has no plan for renewable energy (or anything else)

Governor Dan McKee signed into law legislation to increase renewable energy production and supply by requiring that 100 percent of Rhode Island’s electricity be offset by renewable production … more

By Arlene Violet, Esq. | 5/23/23

Letter: A note about dogs in public spaces

To the editor: While walking on the beach and around neighborhoods, dog owners sometimes ignore repeated requests from others to keep their dogs leashed. Multiple residents have raised concerns … more

1/22/21

Editorial: The answer is optics, blowing in the wind

This town’s obsession with optics is growing. It seems every passion, cause and public spat ends up on a lawn sign, waving in the breeze from front lawns everywhere. We have signs … more

4/9/21

Letter: No need to offer demolition option yet

To the editor: I fail to see why, at this juncture, a resolution allowing demolition of the former Carmelite Monastery is necessary to entice developers to offer plans for management of the … more

5/25/22

Letter: School plan will adversely impact home values

To the editor: We agree that our neighborhood schools need to be updated and potentially even rebuilt. Yet, we hope we can keep just that - our neighborhood schools. One of the most important … more

10/13/22

Rhonda Swain with striped bass she caught when fishing with her husband Mike live lining Atlantic menhaden at night in Bristol Harbor.

Managers hope emergency action will save striped bass

More striped bass fishing trips are taken by anglers coastwide than any other species. This highly desirable fish has been overfished for the past few years, and last year, anglers killed … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 5/23/23

Editorial: Time to hit the re-set button in Barrington government

The election is over, and a new era begins. It’s time to forget the past and hope a new administration can change the culture of government. We’re talking about the Barrington Town … more

11/12/20

Letter: Why am I able to keep my job while they lose theirs?

To the editor: Once again this week I was disappointed with the leadership of our town. I was disappointed, but not surprised, because over the past year our leaders have been tone deaf to reason … more

11/10/21

Letter: Reasons we voted against an option to demolish

To the editor: We are respectfully submitting a minority statement to explain our negative votes at the Ad Hoc 25 Watson Avenue committee on April 25, to have the option to demolish the … more

5/25/22