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The League of Women Voters of Rhode Island is providing a fantastic public service throughout the month leading up to Election Day. League volunteers, led by a group more robust and active than we … more
The clock in front of the Warren Town Hall is broken, again. It also could use a paint job. I am sure most people riding or walking down Main Street barely notice whether the time is right or not. … more
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible support that the Bristol and Warren communities have shown the Brian Latessa family during this difficult time. A special thank you to … more
To the editor: I believe I am not alone in noting that there are no currently registered Republicans running in Barrington for School Committee or Town Council. But interestingly, there are a … more
To the editor: Every candidate, whether endorsed or not, whether party affiliated or not, is an independent person. This holds particularly true in local elections for which the money needed to … more
To the editor: I want to thank all the volunteers who joined us at St. John’s on Saturday, Sept. 28 as we went about unloading all the pumpkins.   There were all levels of Boy … more
C BS has been interviewing potential voters in the so-called swing states about for whom they are going to vote for President. Virtually all Trump supporters said they were voting for him … more
I am seeing political lawn signs everywhere, but have you noticed the yellow ones that aren’t political? They say "STOP SEASONS," and not everyone I asked knew what they meant. Turns out that a … more
I have been part of the Wilbur McMahon School community for 50-plus years — as a parent, as a teacher, and now as a grandparent. I have seen more administrators and school committee members … more
After my last swim of the Summer I ran into one of the first friends I made when I moved into town in the late ‘80s. Besides being veterans we have little else in common; yet, we enjoy shooting … more
STORY OF THE WEEK: Although getting an appointment with a doctor is a fundamental need, doing that has become increasingly difficult due to the shortage of primary care physicians in Rhode Island. … more
During this extremely trying period in all Americans’ lives, it was a welcome and pleasurable diversion to spend several hours at the Westport Harvest Fair last Saturday. Not having to … more
The gravitational pull towards East Providence is one that, upon some reflection, I realize has been happening for a long time now. more
I am writing to share effective Monday, Sept. 23, I have resigned as a member of the Little Compton School Committee, a role that has been both an honor and a responsibility.  Sadly, as … more
A couple of days ago I was feeling rotten, and so I opted to stay home, and I am glad. Not about feeling rotten, but about staying home. I took some time to catch up on most recent Phoenixes. I … more
Several months ago I went to a town meeting about the tax proposals the town wants to implement. We have all seen tax increases, and it will only get worse. Seniors on a fixed income can’t … more
Last week’s Phoenix featured a front-page article highlighting concerns raised by the Bristol Planning Board regarding the chronic flooding in neighborhoods surrounding Mt. Hope High School and … more
On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, more than 700 people explored 11 of Bristol’s most beautiful homes on Hope, High, Walley, State, Franklin, and Thames streets. Visitors to the Bristol Historical … more
To the editor: This is in response to Hans Scholl’s letter from earlier this month.   As a majority of you know I am for youth sports and pro turf. I would not have buyer’s … more
To the editor: Have you ever wanted something so badly that you threw all caution to the wind? Because you wanted it so much, you stopped listening to any advice that this might be a bad idea? … more
The election season is now upon us, and in Tiverton we now know who the actual candidates are. I sincerely hope they have all given a lot of thought to the commitment they are making, particularly … more
Nine months ago, I wrote a commentary for the Sakonnet Times titled “ Little Compton at the tipping point: Loving it to death? ” (Dec. 28, 2023). On January 10, 2024, a group of … more
To the editor: It’s Monday morning, Aug. 12, 7:30 a.m. Our family had spent considerable time putting together items we wanted to donate to the Vietnam veterans. Our husband and father had … more
To the editor: Two years ago this November, the voters of Barrington did something extraordinary. Even though the majority voted Democrat across the entire ticket, there was one exception. Our … more
To the editor: If you’ve driven by the old Anne Hutchinson school on Bristol Ferry Road recently, you may have noticed all the construction activity. It’s been several years in the … more
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