Remember the first time … how awkward it was? The cues that guide the rhythm of normal conversation were missing, the lighting and camera angles were unflattering, and that first view of …
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By Christy Nadalin
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10/24/20
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Two weeks ago, you wrote an editorial on a very important point in the guarantee of citizens maintaining their freedoms. Not only the significance to voting, but of “being informed” …
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10/23/20
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It’s the season of signs, which have proliferated on lawns, bushes and buildings across Bristol. Those feeling strongly enough about their choices (and living on major roadways) display the …
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By Scott Pickering
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10/23/20
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They come from a wide range of backgrounds and experience, from education to healthcare and more, but the eight school committee candidates — Brian Bradshaw, Andrew Benn, Karen Cabral, Marjorie …
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By Christy Nadalin
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10/23/20
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It may be starting to feel like fall in Bristol, but Sara Slusarski and Alex Brassard of 2W Productions will have residents dreaming of “Summer Nights” as they bring the groovy musical …
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By Kristen Ray
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10/23/20
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Stephen Brigidi has done it again. This is the second time in recent weeks that he makes my case, although that was clearly never his intent.
In his letter to the editor last week, “ Each …
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10/23/20
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The Phoenix is always an entertaining read on Thursday evenings. The Police Report and Letters to the Editor are a pretty good “snapshot” of life here in Bristol.
This election …
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10/22/20
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They agreed on what the role of the town council should be.
They agreed on the town's response to the pandemic.
And they agreed on whether the town is doing enough to be a welcoming and …
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By Josh Bickford
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10/22/20
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Back in the good, old days of 2018, candidates used to canvass neighborhoods, ring doorbells, hand out pamphlets and ask for votes. Imagining pre-Covid life, the eight candidates for Bristol Town …
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By Scott Pickering
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10/22/20
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First term Representative June Speakman squared off against her lone challenger for the House District 68 seat, Libertarian Billy Hunt, in the only debate between the two before the Nov. 3 election, …
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By Ted Hayes
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10/22/20
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On Oct. 6, East Bay Citizens for Peace (EBCP) held a virtual program on white supremacist militia groups and the threat to our democracy. Since then, I’ve noticed several letters to the editor …
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10/22/20
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To the editor:
We can talk about divisive issues without becoming divided. We can disagree without being disagreeable.
Nationwide, and townwide, tensions are high as we approach a …
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10/22/20
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The latest addition to Rhode Island’s ‘Pink Heals’ fleet was rolled out and delivered to the organization this week, after being restored at Bristol Auto Body.
As someone with …
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By Christy Nadalin
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10/22/20
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October 17, 2024 — Four years ago to the day, local diversity advocates assembled an advisory board to the Town Council, the Bristol League of Inclusive and Multicultural Progressives (BLIMP). …
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10/22/20
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Many people, including both presidential candidates, have described the coming election as historic. President Trump and former Vice President Biden have reached this conclusion for different …
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10/22/20
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This letter is in response to your article about changing the title of town administrator to mayor .
I am shocked that the town council would let this go forward to a vote in such poor economic …
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10/21/20
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Barrington police have noticed a sharp increase in the number of bikes reported stolen over the last few weeks.
According to police more than a dozen bicycles have been reported stolen; …
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10/21/20
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For years, the two major political parties in town had an agreement banning the use of political lawn signs.
So while residents in other towns covered their yards with colorful signs, folks in …
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By Josh Bickford
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10/21/20
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The Barrington High School boys soccer team battled to a 2-2 tie against East Providence on Saturday afternoon, pushing its overall record to 2-0-2. The tie against the Townies followed a 0-0 tie …
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10/21/20
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To the editor:
I am writing in support of Ms. Brown’s comments. A few years ago I spoke with someone from the Barrington Times about my concerns — specifically the Barrington Times …
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10/18/20
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Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, Barrington Town Clerk Meredith DeSisto says the town is well prepared for the upcoming Nov. 3 election with safety measures in place and plenty of volunteer …
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By June Milos and Noah Key
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10/18/20
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To the editor:
On Sunday, Sept. 27, my husband had a freak accident on our boat in the Barrington River partially amputating his finger tip. After a very expedient phone call to 911, we were …
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10/18/20
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To the editor:
The roof at the new Barrington Middle School was made solar ready and I am writing to encourage those in leadership positions to follow through and install solar panels on the …
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10/17/20
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Why are Rob Humm, Carl Kustell, John Alessandro and Annelise Conway running for the three open seats on the Barrington Town Council? And what role do they think the council should play in local …
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10/17/20
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At its Oct. 5 meeting, members of the Barrington Town Council unanimously approved a bid to build a transient dock at Police Cove.
The bid was for $155,000, with an additional 10 percent …
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By Josh Bickford
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10/16/20
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