Voters, beware of  Ballot questions 7 and 8  which amend the Tiverton Town Charter so that Tiverton citizens would no longer have the power to elect the Tiverton Town Treasurer and Tiverton …

The greatest challenges facing Little Compton are housing affordability so inhabitants of this town can continue to live here, and to maintain Little Compton's rural character. I worked hard to …

Having had the privilege of representing Westport in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 2010 to 20143, I know that meaningful progress rarely happens within a single legislative term. …

To the editor: Since I moved to Portsmouth, I have cared deeply about the future of our town. Over the past 15 years, I’ve actively participated in local issues, serving on a couple of …

To the editor: There are 47 states in the U.S. that offer some kind of early voting. Here in Rhode Island, early voting for the midterm general election starts on Wednesday, Oct. 14, and Election Day …

If you live in Bristol, you know how special our town is. Our waterfront, parks, open spaces and connection to Narragansett Bay are important parts of what makes Bristol a great place to live. …

To the editor: On November 3 Rhode Islanders will get another chance to end the neglect and embarrassment of being the only American state without a state historical museum by approving Question 4, …

To the editor: Debate over Ballot Question 7 and nonpartisan elections has been healthy for Portsmouth. But that debate should be grounded in facts, and councilor Mary McDowell continues to …

To the editor: Portsmouth will have a chance this election cycle to join the growing number of local communities that have opted for nonpartisan local elections. What follows is the argument in …

To the editor: We saw the very best of Portsmouth on display last weekend when the Portsmouth School Department joined the Portsmouth Concerned Citizens to offer a tour of historical landmarks …

To the editor:   Transparency in government means providing comprehensive information that is easy to access. Since 2004, I have served on the town council for five terms, most recently …

To the editor: No one in their right mind would vote for any state bond. The State of Rhode Island is deeply in debt. Our per capita state debt is fifth nationally at $5,303 for each resident. …

To the editor: As a Portsmouth Town Council member and one of the five who voted to move forward with the housing lawsuit, I disagree with the claim that this decision is fiscally irresponsible …

To the editor: As Portsmouth residents consider the upcoming school bond referendum, I want to share some information about the district’s facilities and the work included in the proposed …

To the editor: Medicare open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, and Rhode Islanders should review their coverage carefully. Traditional Medicare is run by the federal government …

To the editor: In a Sept. 30, Letter to the Editor, Rep. Jennifer Boylan frivolously writes that District 67 State Representative Candidate Joseph DePasquale was mistaken when he stated RI law …

To the editor: As we observe Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we should consider a fundamental question: What does it mean to celebrate America while honestly confronting its history? …

To the editor: As our understanding of substance use and public health continues to evolve, it is important that our community has access to reliable information about emerging substances, their …

To the editor: Are you happy with how things are going in Rhode Island? I haven’t come across anyone who is. And why should we be? For decades, Rhode Island has had one of the worst …

To the editor: I was pleased to see the Town Council make a long overdue decision to add a second public comment period at the beginning of its meetings going forward – and simultaneously …

To the editor: I am so happy Neile Hartman is running for Barrington Town Council.   I respect and admire all the work she has done already to help our community. I got to know Neile …

To the editor: So I'm seeing signs about town: “Approve Proposition 7,” “Vote for People, Not Parties.” Catchy. I would like to point out that Thomas Jefferson was a …

To the editor: Like several other town council candidates, Ms. Zani’s letter, published Oct. 1, attacks the reputation of Portsmouth Concerned Citizens (PCC) by stating, “I believe the PCC …

To the editor: If there is anything that should be fair, it should be an election. We know that being listed first on the ballot provides an advantage. That is why ballot positions are …

To the editor: Election season is where accuracy, common sense and accountability go to die. That is on display in the letters to the editor section of the Oct. 8 Portsmouth Times. The …