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Letter: The cost of Conservation in Little Compton

As a town, Little Compton has done a remarkable job of preserving farmland and open space. After having our first child, Little Compton was high on my wife’s and my list due to its rural … more

1/13/25

Letter: Hotel wetlands permit granted without merit

To the editor: As described by Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM), the proposed hotel development will alter and disturb 4,717 square feet of swamp and 45,200 square … more

1/13/25

Letter: Is RI Energy taking advantage of its customers?

To the Editor: If you receive a monthly billing statement from RI Energy you will want to continue reading. I believe you will find this letter an interesting read. You may even want to follow … more

1/13/25

Letter: Fixing our financial future — A community plan for Barrington’s finances

To the editor: Barrington’s financial trajectory is unmistakably dire. It’s gone catawampus. Speak with any long-time resident, and you'll hear deep concerns about the town's … more

1/10/25

Editorial: A few resolutions for the New Year for Barrington

At the time of the year when folks pause for self-reflection and renewal, a few resolutions for Barrington to consider in 2025 … • Resolve to continue our work constructing new … more

1/10/25

Little Compton needs a queen — is it you?

LC 350 , the committee organizing Little Compton's 350th anniversary celebration, is searching for a Little Compton resident over 90 years old to be a possible Queen, and two court members, for our … more

1/9/25

Sakonnet Light is undeniably beautiful but can be deadly when the weather is in — working there nearly scared the lightkeeper to death in 1917.

Think the weather is cold enough now? Everything is relative

Editor's note: This column is part of a series dedicated to Little Compton's 350th anniversary celebration this year. For more, see the organizing committee's website . Most of us have heard of … more

By The Town Crier | 1/9/25

Letter: A resolution once and for all

If we could choose to put our humanity first and reach out with kindness, we could live in peace on earth. more

1/9/25

Letter: Transitions — independent to assisted living

How often do we face the necessity of an important change in our lives, whether we are ready or not? more

1/9/25

Letter: Little Compton housing, agriculture and open space

There are a number of forces at work in in Little Compton that have contributed to increasing housing prices, with each affecting either demand or supply: The high desirability of a coastal … more

1/8/25

Letter: Feasibility study will help Westport plan its future

I am pleased to share an update regarding the future of Westport’s municipal buildings. This week, the Westport Select Board is set to approve a contract with RGB Architects, Inc. for a … more

1/8/25

Letter: Breaching curbside contract could cost town millions

To the editor: The new majority on the Town Council ran on a platform of “fiscally sound decision making,” but now they’re driving the town into a lawsuit that could cost … more

1/8/25

Column: Action led straight to schools’ lunchrooms

Youth of today are trapped in an unrelenting cycle of despair over the climate crisis. On social media, we’re bombarded with images of natural disasters, rising sea levels, and alarming … more

By Emma Pautz and Bella Quiroa | 1/8/25

Letter: Revoking curbside ruling could be expensive for taxpayers

To the editor: Proper respect for the decision of the electors suggests that those who are vanquished should hold their tongue. However, good stewardship compels comment when successors are … more

1/7/25

Letter: Keep curbside collection exclusivity ordinance intact

To the editor: The topic of waste collection here in Portsmouth is best examined as a case study in microeconomics. more

1/7/25

Letter: Gratitude for a magical season

Dear Editor: On behalf of myself and the board of directors at the James D. Rielly Foundation, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this holiday season at the Bristol … more

1/6/25

Some resolutions for Bristol

At the time of the year when folks pause for self-reflection and renewal, a few resolutions for Bristol to consider in 2025 … • Resolve to dive deeply into strategic plans for better … more

1/3/25

A New Year’s resolution for state leaders

Here is a basic New Year’s resolution for state political leaders: “Spend taxpayer money as if it were you own.” Instead, far too many politicians make giddy spending decisions … more

By Arlene Violet | 12/31/24

Letter: The remains — How did we allow history to be destroyed?

I like old houses. They don’t fit many of the standards of modern life, but they have strong personalities having been, after all, in one place for a long time. They reflect the landscapes of … more

12/30/24

Editorial: Ethical gaps and lapses in R.I. government

Kudos to Common Cause Rhode Island for filing a complaint and seeking a tighter code of ethics in Rhode Island in the wake of a scandal involving Gov. Dan McKee and the awarding of a $5.2 million … more

12/27/24

Letter: It's about 'time' to remedy a 'Problem Child'

To the editor: You’d like to think that clocks and electronic message boards outside a school would: 1) provide the correct time; and 2) display legible communications. Sadly, the … more

12/26/24

Letter: Silver Creek abutter fears flooding will get worse

To The Editor: Last week's Phoenix featured a front page article reporting the Rhode Island DEM approval for a proposed hotel being built on wetlands on Gooding Ave. along with an editorial … more

12/26/24

Letter: DEM’s approval of Gooding hotel violates state planning

To the editor: The long-standing flooding problem in the Silver Creek Watershed will be worsened if the DEM's approval of the proposed hotel site on Gooding Avenue is allowed to stand. It flies … more

12/26/24

Letter: An accident waiting to happen

Dear Editor, Back in 2003 after ten years of lobbying with the help of Halsey Herreshoff and Bristol’s state legislators, my wife Gail and I secured passage of state law 31-25-27.2 banning … more

12/26/24

Letter: School committee will drain capital reserve account

To the editor: On Nov. 5, Barrington residents voted overwhelming against the installation of artificial turf fields. This was the right decision, and was a vote in support of student-athletes, … more

12/26/24