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To the editor: God is the creator of all human life, especially the unborn in a mother’s womb. Abortion snuffs out such unborn life and God’s creative plan. Our Rhode Island Legislature … more
To the editor: The most recent planning board meeting regarding the Robin Rug development project proved to be a lesson in frustration and futility. The only thing missing was a band to compliment … more
To the editor: Last week I attended a memorial service at the Bristol police station, honoring two Bristol police officers who tragically passed away at a young age while actively serving with the … more
To the editor: We know that property developers can bend and stretch facts as they are selling their projects. We should expect that behavior. They are rewarded by improving the terms of the … more
To the editor: As the former Treasurer on the Board of Directors at Benjamin Church Senior Center, I have been hearing and seeing things posted and written regarding the “Walley School … more
To the editor: Last week the Bristol Phoenix ran a lengthy letter to the editor, “A different perspective on Yarn Mill Square Footage,” written by Georgina Macdonald concerning Robin Rug. … more
Since she is an unknown candidate in the gubernatorial race, Republican Ashley Kalus   has commenced a media buy in order to get name recognition. One campaign ad shows her as a boxer (with … more
I am writing to bring attention to the two bills recently filed in the RI Senate (S2549) and RI House (H7500) proposing taxpayer dollars be used for abortion. As a Christian, I believe I have a moral … more
When I served on the council, the state offered to sell Haines Park to the town for $1. As the town was maintaining the property, it was thought to be a good idea. The sports groups got together … more
I am writing in strong opposition to taxpayer funding for abortion on demand in Rhode Island.  There is a bill in the state legislature (S2549 and H7442) which will allocate your tax … more
To the editor: On the Tiverton Planning Board agenda for Tuesday, May 17 is the Seasons Corner Market, a 24-hour gas station/convenience store with a drive-up coffee shop window planned for the … more
To the editor: It was such a long wet winter that the fields couldn’t be mowed until a few weeks ago. This did not please my beautiful pheasant and he fled next door where there was a nice … more
To the editor: Why does Westport Shorelines continue to publish the lengthy and sometimes incomprehensible rants from Will Newman? His May 5 opinion piece is just another example. He uses lots … more
To the editor: Sheriffs should be held to the same law conforming, financially transparent and oath abiding standards as all other elected officials in Massachusetts. Because the tenure of … more
As someone who makes it their profession to know things and seeks out knowledge when I find myself ignorant on issues of importance, I will admit flatly that I was ashamed to learn how little I truly … more
To the editor: I would like to comment on the bronze plate of the Colt Memorial School logo that was recently found in a safe at the former Oliver School. If I were a professional betting man, I … more
To the editor: Last week's Phoenix contained two letters from members of the Bristol County Concerned Citizens, criticizing me for a letter I submitted the previous week regarding local … more
To the editor: In addition to the finding that the usable space in Robin Rug has been inflated due to faulty math, a further reduction is needed because of the flooding hazard. The size elevation is … more
To the editor: While the past two years have been challenging in many ways, they have also highlighted the importance of community and the power of coming together to support one another and get … more
To the editor: Talk about duplication of services across the board! We have a Senior Center that goes above and beyond and offers all and more than the proposed plan at the Walley School. We … more
To the editor: Friends of Historic Bristol (FHB) is questioning the gross square footage of The Yarn Mill Project and trying to pressure the Planning Board into a new look at the project. The square … more
To the editor: Thanks to Ethan Hartley and the Warren Times-Gazette for the article about the Arbor Day celebration at Kickemuit Middle School on April 29th . The Warren High School Class of … more
To the editor: This letter is addressed to Portsmouth town government, with an urgent request to freeze spending and property taxes for the next two fiscal years due to hyper-inflation, upcoming … more
To the editor: As the usual political actors ratchet up their rhetoric after the leak of the first draft of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson decision, we need to true up what they are … more
To the editor: The Tiverton Town Council needs to step up to the plate on this one and rein in the town administrator in his current attempts to control the planning board and its … more
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