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I have been part of the Wilbur McMahon School community for 50-plus years — as a parent, as a teacher, and now as a grandparent. I have seen more administrators and school committee members …
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10/2/24
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After my last swim of the Summer I ran into one of the first friends I made when I moved into town in the late ‘80s. Besides being veterans we have little else in common; yet, we enjoy shooting …
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10/2/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: Although getting an appointment with a doctor is a fundamental need, doing that has become increasingly difficult due to the shortage of primary care physicians in Rhode Island. …
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By Ian Donnis
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10/1/24
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During this extremely trying period in all Americans’ lives, it was a welcome and pleasurable diversion to spend several hours at the Westport Harvest Fair last Saturday.
Not having to …
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10/1/24
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The gravitational pull towards East Providence is one that, upon some reflection, I realize has been happening for a long time now.
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By Ethan Hartley
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9/27/24
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I am writing to share effective Monday, Sept. 23, I have resigned as a member of the Little Compton School Committee, a role that has been both an honor and a responsibility.
Sadly, as …
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9/26/24
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A couple of days ago I was feeling rotten, and so I opted to stay home, and I am glad. Not about feeling rotten, but about staying home. I took some time to catch up on most recent Phoenixes.
I …
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9/26/24
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Several months ago I went to a town meeting about the tax proposals the town wants to implement. We have all seen tax increases, and it will only get worse. Seniors on a fixed income can’t …
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9/26/24
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Last week’s Phoenix featured a front-page article highlighting concerns raised by the Bristol Planning Board regarding the chronic flooding in neighborhoods surrounding Mt. Hope High School and …
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9/26/24
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On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, more than 700 people explored 11 of Bristol’s most beautiful homes on Hope, High, Walley, State, Franklin, and Thames streets. Visitors to the Bristol Historical …
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9/26/24
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To the editor:
This is in response to Hans Scholl’s letter from earlier this month.
As a majority of you know I am for youth sports and pro turf. I would not have buyer’s …
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9/25/24
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To the editor:
Have you ever wanted something so badly that you threw all caution to the wind? Because you wanted it so much, you stopped listening to any advice that this might be a bad idea? …
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9/25/24
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The election season is now upon us, and in Tiverton we now know who the actual candidates are. I sincerely hope they have all given a lot of thought to the commitment they are making, particularly …
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9/25/24
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Nine months ago, I wrote a commentary for the Sakonnet Times titled “ Little Compton at the tipping point: Loving it to death? ” (Dec. 28, 2023).
On January 10, 2024, a group of …
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9/25/24
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To the editor:
It’s Monday morning, Aug. 12, 7:30 a.m. Our family had spent considerable time putting together items we wanted to donate to the Vietnam veterans. Our husband and father had …
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9/25/24
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To the editor:
Two years ago this November, the voters of Barrington did something extraordinary. Even though the majority voted Democrat across the entire ticket, there was one exception. Our …
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9/25/24
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To the editor:
If you’ve driven by the old Anne Hutchinson school on Bristol Ferry Road recently, you may have noticed all the construction activity. It’s been several years in the …
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9/24/24
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To the editor:
Middle Highway between Nayatt Road and Maple Avenue has been closed for a month. Thanks to the Barrington Times for finally covering the story. But it's worth pointing out that …
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9/24/24
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To the editor:
Councilor Annelise Conway certainly laid it out clearly when she said that the town council was “looking for a solution to a problem that did not need to exist.” …
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9/24/24
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To the editor:
In 2023 residents voted for a $250 million school bond to upgrade and enhance our students' learning environment. The tax effects of this bond will not be seen in your tax …
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9/24/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: Rhode Island officials plan to assemble a proposal in the weeks ahead meant to keep Hasbro in the state. Details remain unclear for now, but Gov. Dan McKee and House Speaker Joe …
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By Ian Donnis
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9/24/24
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Last week I read in the Sakonnet Times about Little Compton’s legal fight against the disturbing new guidelines the federal government is attempting to force down your throats while …
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9/24/24
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Voters in Little Compton have a choice to make this November: Continue with a school system that values the best interests of all our children, or cede control of our school board to a national group …
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9/24/24
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Roger Williams University (RWU) has brought many positive benefits to the East Bay region since expanding its Providence institution of higher learning to Bristol in 1969. However, the university …
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By Douglas Gablinske
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9/20/24
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An article in this week’s edition of the Sakonnet Times contained a misquote of Little Compton school superintendent Dr. Laurie Dias-Mitchell.
Asked about the district’s policy that …
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9/19/24
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