In last week’s edition of the Phoenix, arguing that the word “Plantation” be removed from the name of Rhode Island, Stephan Brigidi stated that “History is constantly … more

To the editor: Raimondo’s new lockdowns are a disgrace! Cancel Halloween Parties! When Halloween falls on a Saturday the economic impact is the greatest compared to any other day! … more

On behalf of the Bristol BookFest 2020 Steering Committee, I would like to thank the many people and organizations that made our inaugural event such a success Oct. 16 to 18. It was not the BookFest … more

To the editor: As a voting citizen, I am tired. I am tired of the political hysteria I am witnessing all around. I am tired of the anxiety about this election, watching the completely different … more

To the editor: Yesterday, I was talking with someone who I deeply respect about the current political situation and the upcoming election. She is black and a leader in the community, and we were … more

To the editor: It is very disheartening to see no Republicans on the local Barrington ballot for the election this year. It was not so long ago when one could not get elected to any post in … more

In his letter to the editor in the Oct. 22 issue, “ Look at everything the Diversity group can accomplish, ” Zachary Cooper attempts to poke fun at the concept of a Diversity, Equity and … more

As a lifelong Bristolian, I’ve always found it interesting how many Bristol residents barely leave the town or the state, and look at the world through a very narrow lens, especially when it … more

To the editor: Barrington’s Town Council is not listening. There has been a lot of talking and perhaps some “hearing” of sounds that are coming from the community, but … more

To the editor: There are five local ballot questions put to Barrington voters this year. All would change the town charter. The specific language of the change is accompanied by a brief … more