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In support of immigrants’ rights

To the editor: The following letter was submitted by the League of Women Voters of Newport County in response to the recent forceful removal of a Newport citizen. Not only are immigrants being … more

6/27/25

Letter: Remember what Independence Day is really about

I would like the general public to remember what the holiday on July 4 is really all about. It’s not about cookouts, parades, or fireworks. It’s about “life, liberty, and the … more

6/26/25

Letter: Last week’s Portsmouth Times was full of good news

I look forward to reading your weekly paper. While I do not agree with all that appears in the paper, I respect the notion that many voices should be heard. The paper from the … more

6/25/25

Letter: Little Compton’s tax levy increase is forever

Little Compton Town Council and Budget Committee meetings have been packed with caring residents, and the Financial Meeting June 17th was no different. The budget committee chairman, … more

6/24/25

Letter: Thanks for a successful Father’s Day Car Show

To the editor: The Portsmouth-Tiverton Rotary Club would like to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made the 67th annual Newport Motor Car Festival, Father’s Day Car Show, such … more

6/23/25

Ignore the storm clouds over the state budget

THE BENJAMINS: Given the focus on the gun issue, it’s easy to forget how the House of Representatives passed a $14.3 billion budget last week. The Senate is poised to take it up today. While … more

By Ian Donnis | 6/23/25

Letter: Grateful for Rotary’s support of young families

Since 1929, the Bristol Rotary Club has been committed to making a difference in people’s lives. Their recent, generous donation to Looking Upwards’ Parents as … more

6/19/25

Letter: Proudly show the colors

To the editor: As America’s “most patriotic town” prepares to celebrate its 240th, it’s time to reflect on the stars and stripes that define us as a nation and the "land … more

6/19/25

Letter: Defend our immigrant communities

The following letter was submitted by the League of Women Voters of Newport County in response to the recent forceful removal of a Newport citizen. Not only are immigrants being … more

6/19/25

Letter: In appreciation of Bristol BookFest — and Bristol

With so much discussion going on about cuts from Washington in funding for cultural matters, it's important that the community here in Bristol know that what has become a major … more

6/19/25

Letter: An open letter to the RI Congressional delegation, on Israel

The verdict is in on what Israeli apartheid is doing to the Palestinians – ethnic cleansing since the 1948 Nakba and permanent occupation in Gaza and the West Bank since … more

6/19/25

Letter: Vote these 5 to senior center’s board on Monday

To the editor: As a retired member of the Senior Center Executive Board, I’d like to urge fellow members to vote for new board members: Jim Seveney, Rita St. Laurent, John McDaid, Mark … more

6/18/25

Letter: Senior center members — cast your vote on June 23

To the editor: I’m writing to my fellow members of the Portsmouth Multi-Purpose Senior Center to remind everyone that the annual elections for our Board of Directors is coming … more

6/18/25

Letter: Support a new team for Portsmouth Senior Center

To the editor: We are excited about the progress of the construction next to the senior center and what that will mean for the Portsmouth community once completed. As new members of the … more

6/18/25

Letter: Why didn’t we start road safety improvements years ago?

To the editor: After attending the June 10 special meeting on speed cameras, it was hard not to feel like it was just for show. Before anyone from the community was allowed to speak, the … more

6/17/25

Letter: Support those being illegally targeted for deportation

To the editor: The League of Women Voters (LWV) Newport County stands in solidarity with those who are heartbroken and outraged by the forceful removal of citizens of Newport County by trickery … more

6/16/25

The state budget is back to its pre-Covid ways

1. STORY OF THE WEEK: In some ways, the $14.3 billion budget approved by Rhode Island’s House Finance Committee this week is a return to the pre-COVID norm. But in other ways, it’s a … more

By Ian Donnis | 6/16/25

Letter: Housing affordability requires local action

The Northeast is not making any measurable progress in addressing the demand for housing. Meanwhile, the South is only three years away from closing their housing gap. more

6/12/25

This was the scene along Lamson Road last week, where a town project to build a new sidewalk resulted in the loss of more than a half-dozen mature shade trees.

Editorial: In Barrington, town-sponsored carnage

Trees on Lamson Road. Trees on Maple Avenue. Trees near the middle school property. A huge tree on Lorraine Street. All over Barrington, private companies and public contractors have been … more

6/11/25

United State Coast Gaurd electrician's mate Carla Lee Samson.

Veterans' stories: Adventure, duty and saving lives in the Coast Guard

Editor’s note: The following is part of a series of stories on local veterans written by Westport Middle High School students who spent the first half of 2025 interviewing more than 20 local … more

By Peyton Phillips | 6/11/25

Letter: In support of an assault weapons ban

To the editor: I never know day to day if another community will be devastated by gun violence once again. Even more worrisome is if I turn the news on and hear one of those communities is right … more

6/11/25

Letter: ‘No Kings’ in the USA — Join us June 14

To the editor: I had intended to write a much different letter this week with information on No Kings Day. I will get to that, but first I feel the need to express my horror and heartbreak at … more

6/11/25

Letter: Extolling the virtues of a state-based, single-payer healthcare system

To the editor: Attorney General Peter Neronha recently announced several important actions related to healthcare that seek to address the problems facing our state and all RI citizens. These are … more

6/11/25

Letter: Please reject installation of speed cameras in Barrington

Dear Members of the Barrington Town Council: We understand that your upcoming special meeting on June 10, 2025 will focus specifically on the merits of installing ticketing speed cameras near … more

6/10/25

Letter: Thanks to commission on disability for playground donation

The Westport Recreation Department would like to thank the Westport Commission on Disability for their generous donation of a communication board that was purchased to be hung and used at the new … more

6/10/25