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Mark your calendars for Stamp Out Hunger

To the editor: It's that time of year when kind individuals, such as yourselves, can help the less fortunate in your area. How? By leaving non-perishable food by your mailbox or on your porch, to be … more

5/5/25

Letter: Reducing vehicle speed is one way to save lives

To the editor: We are writing in response to Lawrence Bowen’s letter to the editor which stated that there is insufficient data to support the use of speed cameras in school zones in … more

5/2/25

Letter: Why not consider speed bumps first?

To the editor: Although I now live in Florida, I enjoy following the latest controversies in my native Barrington. The latest seems to be speed cameras in school zones. Pardon me if … more

5/2/25

Letter: Barrington Farm School opens for the season

To the editor: As the 2025 season begins, Barrington Farm School reflects with deep gratitude on the continued support of our vibrant community. With your help, we’ve preserved this … more

5/2/25

Letter: Where exactly do we need to put speed cameras?

To the editor: I seldom read in the newspaper's Police Report of an accident along a street in front of a school, but it's not unusual to read of accidents on The Trail, County Road, various … more

5/2/25

Letter: If you don’t like it here, leave

To the editor: I’ll make this short and sweet to save space. I’m not alone here and I am sick and tired of folks moving to our country and complaining about all that happens to make … more

5/1/25

Letter: Recent Town Hall was fear-mongering by Democrat puppets

To the editor: I recently attended the Town Hall with our federal delegation, including Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, and Congressman Gabe Amo. Hosted by the Newport County League of … more

5/1/25

Letter: Careful what you wish for – Active Democrats could become ex-Democrats

To the editor: In the spirit of bipartisanship, I took the advice of Mr. Erich Haslehurst of the Bristol Democratic Town Committee, as per his previous letter, to get involved; so, I attended the … more

5/1/25

Letter: Bike path debate a model of respectful engagement and discourse

To the editor: Thank you for Mike Rego’s comprehensive article on the bill that I sponsored seeking reconsideration of the “rules of the road” on Rhode Island bike paths. And thank … more

5/1/25

Letter: Know your zoning board, as Seasons vote approaches

On Wednesday, May 7, the Tiverton Zoning Board will vote on whether to allow a Seasons gas station, store and drive-up restaurant to be built at the corner of Main and Souza roads. Prior letters … more

4/29/25

Letter: Seasons — an accident waiting to happen

There have been numerous statements made about the already problematic site of the proposed Seasons gas station in terms of traffic and safety, and the common sense conclusion that having a Seasons … more

4/29/25

Letter: We don’t need a reenactment, we’re under attack now

To the editor: This year the great irony is that while we watch a pretend reenactment of a 400 year old attack on our town by the British monarchy our very same town is under direct attack by … more

4/28/25

Letter: Secondhand smoke in casinos is a killer

To the editor: Secondhand smoke (SHS), is killing people. Workers at casinos that still allow indoor smoking are at elevated risk. I have worked at what is now called Ballys in Lincoln, since … more

4/28/25

Letter: Reviving Rhode Island's legacy of principled action

To the editor: Rhode Island was founded by a man who refused to accept the authority of centralized power. Roger Williams broke from the Puritan consensus and built a political vision rooted in … more

4/28/25

Letter: Help us build a better community for tomorrow

Help build a better community tomorrow by investing your time and talent in Scholarship Foundation of East Providence today. more

4/24/25

Letter: More news as the British get closer to Bristol

In case you haven’t heard, the British will be coming to Bristol May 16 to 18 (Don’t worry, patriotic Bristolians are going to send them packing!). In addition to historical … more

4/16/25

Letter: Let’s see if citizens have the fortitude for town leadership

In response to Mike Proto’s letter to the editor, “ Citizens are motivated to make change, ” Bristol Phoenix, April 10, I offer the following for consideration. Although I can … more

4/16/25

Letter: What can you do? Get involved

As we bear witness to the rapid dismantling of our governmental institutions, many of us are feeling a sense of hopelessness and helplessness. While there may be little we can do here in Bristol to … more

4/16/25

Letter: Disrespectful eyesore on Hixbridge

We drove across the Hixbridge bridge today and just before heading east over the bridge, on the left, were a series of mangled trees. Ripped to shreds (same horrible machine that … more

4/16/25

Letter: Make your voices known, and vote ‘No’ on Commons plan

The Little Compton village center is a unique and valuable asset to our town. To relinquish control of any part of it would not be in the best interest of the residents and taxpayers. … more

4/16/25

Letter: Seasons — good for Shell Oil, bad for Tiverton

You can put lipstick on a pig but it’s still a pig. And you can dress up Shell Oil’s big gas station with a “Seasons corner grocery” but … more

4/16/25

Letter: On the paper's letters policy, and national politics

This paper’s decision, based on some opaque policy, to print letters to the editor on local issues only is their rightful business. This decision may rest on the belief that national … more

4/15/25

Letter: Remember the ladies

To the editor: I am writing regarding the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act which just passed the US House and is headed for the US Senate. I urge you to contact all senators to demand … more

4/15/25

Letter: DOGE library cuts weaken communities

To the editor: Most Americans have probably never heard of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Yet, this small U.S. government agency—with just over 70 employees—has … more

4/15/25

Letter: Federal actions will impact us locally in many ways

I am writing again to express my concern about the damage that DOGE is doing to Social Security. They are now changing policies on what actions can be handled online, which will force thousands of … more

4/11/25