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Letter: Recognize a loved one with memorial tree

The commissioners are discussing the opportunity for a family to have a tree or trees in North Burial Ground memorialize a family member. more

12/1/23

Letter: A response to today’s antisemitism

To the editor: It’s personal for me. Let’s just call it “top of heart” (and mind). After seven decades I’ve become more reflective even as the events of October 7, … more

11/29/23

Letter: In Barrington, an urgent request to take the survey

To the editor: I am reaching out as chair of the Barrington Charter Review Commission (CRC) with a request for help from our entire Barrington community. The Barrington CRC is up and … more

11/29/23

Letter: Tap-In is grateful for our generous community!

To the editor: As the echoes of Thanksgiving still resonate throughout our town, Tap-In would like to thank the people of Barrington for your generous contributions to Tap-In's pantry shelves. … more

11/29/23

Letter: It is very nice to be remembered

To the editor: I want to publicly thank the Capozza, Johnson and Pickering families for their kind and thoughtful gifts and cards on Veterans’ day. So nice to be remembered. Mike … more

11/29/23

To the editor: What's to be done about all the deer?

When you see a little fawn nursing its mother right in front of you, of course you are going to think “how adorable, how cute — just like Bambi.' But what you don’t think of is that … more

11/27/23

Westport Health Notes — toward a happy, healthy and harm-free holiday

Welcome to Westport Health Notes, a monthly column from the Westport Board of Health (BOH). The goal is to share information with our community about local issues and projects, public health alerts, … more

11/27/23

Editorial: In Barrington, playing is second fiddle

For a community of its size, means and resources, Barrington has the most underwhelming array of recreational facilities in Rhode Island. Through many budgets and many changes in government, … more

11/25/23

Letter: Westport man's comments were shameful NIMBY-ism

I read with much concern the article on the proposed school on Old Harbor Road. I do not know the quality of what is proposed for either education or treatment. I do know that there is a desperate … more

11/22/23

Letter: Westport Food Pantry garden — what a great idea!

Community gardens strengthen connections. The news that Westport’s Food Pantry may cultivate and provide locally sourced fresh produce at the Town Farm is wonderful news. The garden will have … more

11/22/23

Letter: Look to Republicans for the true insanity

I do understand the meaning of insanity. I was able to witness it on January 6th... more

11/22/23

Letter: Redefine your definition of insanity

My definition of insanity is any voter in Rhode Island who thinks a Republican actually stands a chance of winning an election in this state. more

11/22/23

Letter: The voters got it right on CD1 choice

By electing Amo, the voters of CD1 have endorsed the Constitution, democracy, the rule of law, and personal freedoms. more

11/22/23

Letter: A Town Hall inconvenience

On Nov. 14, my mother and I arrived at the Town Hall at 12:10 p.m...t wasn't until almost 1 p.m. that someone unlocked the doors. more

11/22/23

Letter: How about peace at home first?

Reciting self-important, maternal shrills about the welfare of strangers oceans away is, apparently, an effective distraction from how poorly you’ve kept your own backyard. more

11/22/23

Commentary: Westport's helpful hardware girls

“I think I’m going to need one of the guys to help me with this.” “Wow, I’ve never seen a girl fill propane before.” It’s 2023, so one would be safe to … more

By Jessica George | 11/21/23

'At least I'm not boring' – A 2026 campaign preview?

STORY OF THE WEEK: “At least I’m not boring” – as Attorney General Peter Neronha quipped this week on X, formerly known as Twitter – could be the theme of a 2026 run for … more

By Ian Donnis | 11/21/23

Letter: Thank you for your support to better our school district

The members of our Bristol and Warren community stated unequivocally that our kids deserve better, and that they share our vision. more

11/21/23

Letter: A Thanksgiving tradition

While tens of thousands flock to Plymouth for a celebration and parade, my daughter Hope and I stand alone over the greatest American from 1620. more

11/21/23

Letter: We need your help to make Bristol Bloom

Bristol Blooms is gearing up for another spectacular Christmas season. more

11/17/23

Letter: Voters in Rhode Island do not seem able to get it

The popular definition of insanity is for a person to continue doing the same thing over and over again but expecting a different result. more

11/17/23

Letter: Thank you for all of the help this election

My deepest appreciation to all those involved in making our elections a success. more

11/17/23

Letter: I could have been killed the other night

On Monday evening, Nov. 6, I just missed getting killed by a second or less. After an afternoon of raking and mowing my lawn, the final step of cleanup was retrieving … more

11/17/23

Column: Welcome to Career Explorers

For the Career Explorers program be a success, the business community needs to be an active participant. more

By Craig Evans | 11/17/23

Editorial: Rolling in the right direction

Maybe it will work best in the parking lot behind Barrington Town Hall. Or maybe it would have been better tucked away in a quiet corner of Haines Park. Or maybe, as one resident suggested, Chianese … more

11/17/23