A year ago, Town Manager Jim Cunha decided on his own to fly a Black Lives Matter flag at Town Hall. Who knew that a dozen meetings and countless hours later, town leaders would still be talking … more

This has always been a special space in the local newspaper. Whether thoughtfully crafted after hours of research or thrown together on hectic deadline, the editorial is a revered tradition that … more

The Bristol Warren Regional School Committee’s handling of the 2021-22 school calendar is of the more embarrassing episodes you’ll see from a local government body. It’s difficult … more

East Bay Media Group, the parent company of The Post, was saddened to learn of the passing earlier this week of one of the paper’s former editors, David Howard. Mr. Howard had a long and … more

The notion that no one in elected or appointed government is above reproach is a foundational principle of our nation, a key aspect in our First Amendment right to speak openly and candidly as well … more

It seems the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee grows more dysfunctional by the week. In yet another 5-4 decision (these are quite common lately), the committee decided it would not entertain a … more

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There are clear differences between following the “letter of the law” and the “spirit of the law.” The Town of Barrington followed the letter of the law by officially posting … more

Pardon us for being a bit ecstatic with the double-dose of good news we heard last week. First, Finance Director Malcolm Moore, at the prodding of the council, finally confirmed publicly East … more

Legislation before the Rhode Island General Assembly would take a swipe at both newspapers and transparency in government — two things that are intrinsically linked. House Bill 6375 and Senate … more