A couple of years ago Massachusetts state representatives Antonio Cabral and William Straus sponsored H.5083, An Act Relative to Polling Place Security and Integrity. The bill limits sheriffs and … more

The Westport Friends Book Fair was a joyful and financial success, and we are so grateful! Thank you to all who donated books, purchased books (occasionally even your own), and shared your … more

To the editor: In a recent news article covering the strong opposition expressed by Tiverton residents to a Seasons 24-hour gas and mini-mart proposal, Tiverton Town Administrator Chris Cotta … more

To the editor:There were three very interesting and connected pieces in last week’s Phoenix. Letters to the editor from Bill Bullard and Michael Byrnes, and a piece about White Nationalist … more

To the editor: Apparently, Mr. Bullard is so enamored with Bristol’s former high school principal that facts presented by Messrs. Byrnes and Hewett and Ms. MacDonald in their letters to the … more

To the editor: Last week's Phoenix contained a very well written but totally irrelevant letter from a highly regarded person of our town about Black Lives Matter in the inner courtyard of the high … more

To the editor: On Thursday July 14 at 3:45 p.m., the Barrington School Building Committee held a very important meeting regarding its progress in the RIDE Necessity of School Construction Program. … more

To the editor: I am writing in response to Michael Byrnes' letter to the editor in last weeks paper, and to give my opinion about the BLM Mural recently put up in a courtyard at the Mt. Hope High … more

To the editor: I found myself feeling sorry for Bill Bullard after reading his letter to the editor in last week’s Phoenix.First, he failed to note that he is married to Sarah Bullard, a … more

To the editor: It’s always a pleasure to have people come to take a “stroll” through the “Back 40.” Not only do I delight in taking them through beautiful paths but I … more