Opinion
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To the editor:
The elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) would significantly affect the Barrington Public Library’s programs and services to several …
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4/3/25
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To the editor:
It is highly commendable that several years ago, the Rhode Island legislature decided to offer all public school juniors the ability to take the SAT exam in April free of charge, …
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4/3/25
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To the editor:
St. Andrew's Field with its walking trails is a tranquil treasure right in the middle of our town full of nesting birds, wildlife, and rare plant species for all to enjoy. Its …
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4/3/25
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The federal government has spent the past two and a half months chasing flies with sledgehammers. The drive to install speed cameras in Barrington school zones feels like a sledgehammer.
Claims …
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4/3/25
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When the Bristol Town Council considers two citizen-driven petitions regarding the town’s storied Fourth of July celebration, it has only once choice to make. It must reject both petitions.
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4/3/25
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Whoa!
What's the hurry to alter our historic buildings and take away meeting places for our community? I suggest voting against the options proposed by the council, options one and two, and give …
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4/3/25
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This Saturday, April 5, there will be a nationwide peaceful protest and rally against the Trump regime and Elon Musk. The 50501 Movement, HandsOff, and The Women’s March are collaborating …
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4/2/25
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I am sorry to hear of the abuse directed at the volunteers of the Fourth of July Committee after the announcement that the concerts were being moved from Independence Park.
The members of the …
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4/2/25
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Amazon has a small house for sale, 20’ by 40’, which is larger than the pallets now housing the homeless, with three bedrooms (or choice, like a living room or den if one bedroom is …
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By Arlene Violet, Esq.
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4/2/25
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To the editor:
Portsmouth voters should be paying close attention to the actions of our newly elected Town Council member, Mary McDowell. With virtually no experience in or real knowledge of our …
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4/2/25
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We write to support Shana Teas to be re-elected to the Westport Select Board on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Shana has proven herself to be an incredible asset to the Town of Westport. She is smart, …
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4/2/25
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Westport is losing a giant. Superintendent Tom Aubin will leave big shoes to fill in our schools. He has been an unrelenting champion for our kids, determined that each student should get the best …
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4/2/25
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There has been a miscommunication and poor choice of some words in my letter from the March 26th Sakonnet Times, to which I “regret” publishing.
To many of you who work, volunteer, …
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4/2/25
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When I worked my first election in 2016 at my local polling station in a local elementary school, I was fully expecting Clinton to win, and didn’t realize that she was clearly losing until I …
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4/2/25
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To the editor:
I’m writing to express my sincere appreciation for Brian Woodhead’s many contributions to the Town of Portsmouth over his career with our Department of Public Works. …
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4/2/25
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To the editor:
This Saturday, April 5, there will be a nationwide peaceful protest and rally against the Trump regime and Elon Musk. The 50501 Movement, HandsOff, and The Women’s March are …
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4/2/25
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1. STORY OF THE WEEK: Almost three years have passed since Gov. Dan McKee signed adult-use cannabis legalization into law , and the state has yet to open the application process for handing out …
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By Ian Donnis
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3/31/25
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To the editor:
I am writing this letter on behalf of a recently organized group, Islanders for Democracy. We are area citizens who are alarmed at the actions being taken at the federal level. …
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3/31/25
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Article 97 of the Amendments to the Massachusetts Constitution, establishes the public’s right to a clean environment and protects public lands designated for conservation, natural resources, …
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3/26/25
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Our seniors are hoping that the director of the Little Compton Community Center, working on trying to solve the problems of our towns buildings, does not have self-interest in place. Our seniors want …
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3/26/25
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The Commons is a unique and treasured setting, and it must be protected, preserved and cherished by all who call Little Compton home. It is the heart of our town, a place that belongs to every single …
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3/26/25
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To the editor:
Rhode Island’s legislature is set to pass a law that puts you and your family in danger.
The bill — the “Assault Weapons Ban of 2025” …
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3/26/25
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To the editor:
Full disclosure: I ran for re-election last fall and was defeated. I do feel obliged, particularly because the current council has only one member with what I would call real …
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3/26/25
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Recently, a neighbor informed me via text that his generator had inadvertently taken his home off the grid. When the electric company inspected his property, they recorded a hazardous voltage of 270 …
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3/25/25
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The long running saga of the attempt to construct a hotel within sensitive wetlands areas on Gooding Avenue continued last week with a front page article in the Phoenix highlighting the developers …
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3/25/25
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