Letters to the Editor
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To the editor: The fallout from the controversial decision by the Bristol 4th of July committee to move the summer concerts from Independence Park to Roger Williams University reached a new … more
What exactly is happening in Tiverton?  We seem to have people who were, sadly, voted into positions of power for We The People that have no clue, or more appropriately, don't care about what We … more
Most Americans a month ago had zero awareness of the US Aid Program — what it did; who it benefitted; what it cost. But since Trump and Musk tried to cut off funding for these programs, we have … more
To the editor: In 1946, in the immediate aftermath of World War II, my father, an adult Army veteran born in the town of Portsmouth, went to the town clerk’s office with a question about … more
Robert Rand, an acoustical engineer from Brunswick, Maine, [Rand Acoustics] spoke during a presentation at a meeting in Dartmouth on October 23, 2024 at the Stackhouse Club. Robert has developed … more
To the editor: Criminals have found a new way to steal millions of dollars from older Americans. This legislative session, elected officials in Rhode Island can take action to stop them. … more
To the editor: I am writing about the recent erroneous reports and statements from the President and Mr. Musk about possibly millions of dead people receiving Social Security benefits. I worked … more
To the editor: When I first came to Rhode Island more than 50 years ago, it took me some time to find Rod’s Grill. My first memory of Rod’s was how people order their weiners: two … more
To the editor: “Thank you” are two small words, and very often don’t seem enough to express the appreciation from the residents of our home. A staff member made a call on Super … more
To the editor, As an almost 50-year resident and taxpayer of Bristol, and a recent deck hand on the Prudence Island ferry, I would like to comment on the ongoing parking struggles that Prudence … more
To the editor: I’ve read with interest that 65 percent of Rhode Islanders support a gun ban (which, make no mistake about it, is what they are proposing, a near total gun ban). … more
To the editor: I wanted to provide a timeline and next steps related to current conditions with the Portsmouth High School roof.   Prior to February break, PHS was moved to distance … more
To the editor: I was pleased to read the article and to see the video online of Congressman Amo's visit to the Barrington Senior Center this past week. In my many years of living in … more
Representatives from Vineyard Offshore, parent company of Vineyard Wind I and II, spoke in Westport  at the Offshore Wind Advisory Committee meeting on Thursday, February 20. Approximately … more
The Tiverton Zoning Board of Review (ZBR) has held numerous meetings regarding the Colbea Enterprises application for three special use permits for an eight-bay, regional gas station, convenience … more
Editor’s note: This letter was sent to members of the Little Compton Town Council, which has directed town solicitor Anthony DeSisto to research the proposed ordinance introduced by the Rhode … more
To the editor: Federal workers have been in the news recently, as the new administration seeks to drastically cut the federal workforce. It can seem that this is happening far away to people we … more
The Tiverton Zoning Board of Review (ZBR) has held numerous meetings regarding the Colbea Enterprises application for three special use permits for an eight-bay, regional gas station, convenience … more
To the editor: Genuine human contact is important for both personal mental health and community well-being, but this should be balanced with other realities. COVID remains a very serious disease … more
Little Compton seniors in town are residing where they love to be — home!  The Little Compton Town Council with such incredible speed have hired an architect and are working on … more
After careful consideration, I have decided to withdraw my nomination papers for Select Board in order to remain on the Westport School Committee. While I sincerely appreciate the encouragement … more
To the editor: The report prepared by the Town’s consultant, Weston and Sampson, presented to the Town Council at its February 11 meeting, offers persuasive evidence of the housing crisis … more
To the editor: Fellow citizens of Warren, we need you!! The massive Settler’s Green development proposal will be returning to the Warren Planning Board for a Public Hearing on Monday, … more
To the editor: A recent ProJo and Newport Daily News article fails to point out that the proposed town center project proposed three roundabouts. In that situation, RIDOT sent a Mr. Smith to … more
To the editor: First off, there are no "assault weapons" out there. That term was first coined back in 1984 by an anti-firearm group calling themselves Handgun Control, Inc., and the term was … more
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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.