To the editor:
As a multigenerational Democrat, I have usually been a reliable Democratic voter. I voted for all 5 Democratic members of the current school committee and I regret four of those …
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10/22/22
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To the editor:
After reading recent letters, I felt compelled to share an experience with Representative Knight of District 67.
I moved my family to RI 23 years ago and to Barrington …
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10/22/22
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To the editor:
Last week's Phoenix contained a letter to The Editor regarding the protection of women's reproductive rights, and while it focused on this issue at a statewide and national level, …
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10/21/22
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To the editor: Another heinous brick in the heinous woke progressive wall. The point of the port marker landing monument is not to memorialize those poor souls whose lives ended in transit in …
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10/21/22
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To the editor:
While researching the Bristol School Committee election, I stumbled into a couple local political groups on social media. I was irritated to see these pages spreading the typical …
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10/21/22
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To the editor:
My son recently told me about a multiple choice question on an American Government test. The question was (paraphrased): Elected officials are supposed to serve in the …
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10/21/22
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To the editor:
I have one question for each of us to ponder as early voting starts leading up to Election Day on November 8th – do you think our town of Barrington is better off now than …
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10/21/22
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To the editor:
As a father and public servant with a clear record of support for children and families, I have always stood firm in my commitment to protect our children from sexual abuse.
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10/20/22
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To the editor:
"If a slave says to the master, 'you are not my master,' the master shall cut off the slave's ear." Code of Hammurabi, circa 1,780 B.C.
Sadly, an increasing number of …
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10/20/22
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To the editor:
Recently, Rep. Knight claimed to be an “independent” voice but could only offer one instance where he voted against leadership. Of course, he left one conspicuous …
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10/20/22
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To the editor: I find it troubling when candidates for public office refuse to debate their opponents or to participate in local forums.
Many voters learn about candidates through public …
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10/20/22
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Although the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) invites public comment on offshore wind energy projects and I duly submitted one, I know Revolution Wind is a done deal. There’s just too …
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10/19/22
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But for their incompetence in attending to public health in town, there might be a small public water system in the Commons area, paid for by grant money, to replace the sewage contaminated wells in …
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10/19/22
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I’m a senior citizen who has been living full-time in Little Compton for five years (seasonal for the previous 35-plus years). As I listen to some of my fellow elder …
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10/19/22
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Tiverton is such a spectacular place to live. The Tiverton Arts Council wants to help you enjoy this lovely season before winter keeps us indoors.
To motivate you to go outdoors, enjoy nature …
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10/19/22
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On behalf of the Board of the Friends of the Westport Library (FOWL), we thank all the volunteers who devoted hundreds of hours since May to make our 2022 book sale a great success. Thank you also to …
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10/19/22
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Paul Heroux, unlike sheriff Hodgson, promotes the police rather than replacing them.
Both New Bedford and Fall River police chiefs have historically had to fend off the intrusion of Sheriff …
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10/19/22
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To the editor:
Signs are nice (Preserve the Monastery), petitions add some gravitas (Save Sowams School) and demonstrations can make it more personal (teachers’ redshirt rally).
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10/19/22
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To the editor:
The monopoly of Rhode Island Energy is hiking our prices up as much as 47%. We all received an email about it from our energy overlords over the summer, and my question is, why …
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10/19/22
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To the editor:
As a member of the Bristol County Concerned Citizens (BCCC), I would like to express my deep appreciation and sincere thanks to the four Bristol Warren school committee candidates …
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10/19/22
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To the editor:
I am a relative newcomer to Warren, having lived here for only 44 years, while Chris was born and raised in this wonderful little town. The politically progressive vibe mixes well …
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10/19/22
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To the editor:
I write to address some points regarding the proposed development of the Water Street project reported in the Times-Gazette on Oct. 5 , the most pressing of which is that contrary …
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10/19/22
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To the editor:
Our community prides itself on the quality of education that the Barrington Public Schools delivers to our students in grades K through 12. I offer continued gratitude to the …
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10/19/22
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To the editor:
We should all celebrate the groundbreaking for the replacement of the East Bay Bike Path Bridges, which are so important to the local economies in Barrington, Warren and Bristol, …
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10/18/22
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To the editor,
The Oct. 11 meeting of the Portsmouth Council addressed the future of the transfer station. Despite numerous opening denials that the intent was to close the facility, it was a …
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10/18/22
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