Opinion | EastBayRI.com - News, Opinion, Things to Do in the East Bay

Letter: A race to the finish

There is an old saying that when things get tough the tough get going. The insurance companies are a classic example. more

2/13/25

The President's moves incite a range of countermoves

STORY OF THE WEEK: Everyone talks about waste and fraud, but no one does anything about it. That may sum up the view of many, if not most, supporters of President Donald Trump as his administration … more

By Ian Donnis | 2/11/25

Letter: Don’t switch to large bins in Tiverton

I recently read an article in the Sakonnet Times regarding town councilor John Edwards’ proposal to transition Tiverton to an automated trash pickup system. I have several concerns … more

2/6/25

Letter: ‘Pay as you throw’ is the way to go in Tiverton

Tiverton should think twice before it replaces its existing ‘Pay As You Throw’ (PAYT) trash collection with huge and expensive and wasteful plastic bins. The … more

2/6/25

Letter: Bristol’s new rental tax will hurt this town’s renters

To the editor: After reading about the new rental property tax, Town Ordinance Chapter 27, Section 27-15, I have to wonder what was involved throughout the process. How do town officials think this … more

2/6/25

Letter: Drainage problems? Bring in the wild beavers

To the editor : This week’s Phoenix notes that Bristol’s Director of Community Development is recommending that additional annual funding be set aside to fix future problems … more

2/6/25

Letter: The facts behind gun violence in America

To the editor: An letter in this paper last week focused on assault weapons without referencing the crisis of gun violence in America. The facts that I cite here are from sources including the … more

2/6/25

Letter: Citizens for Peace deny antisemitism accusation

To the editor: In the January 30th issue, “Library forum a defense of antisemitism”, Jonathan Carney’s letter to the editor was misleading and insulting. To set the record … more

2/6/25

Letter: Weaponized journalism is everywhere

To the editor: By now every American knows or should know about the freedoms and rights we as Americans have. Sadly, what we don't have aynmore is honest journalism. That is unbiased facts … more

2/6/25

Letter: Why are cars being permitted to park in restricted areas?

To the editor: I live in the Roberta Plat behind the Barrington Middle School. On Jan. 31, I was returning home from running errands. The weather was winter dreary. It was lightly raining … more

2/5/25

Letter: Will anyone address the improper fiscal management in Barrington?

To the editor: Ah, it’s January in Barrington. That special time of year when we perform that annual tradition where we talk about things we can’t control and we worry if … more

2/5/25

Letter: Our democracy is worthy of a champion

Democracy is messy because everyone has an opinion. Governing in a democracy is hard because finding common ground among swirling opinions is often exceedingly contentious. This dilemma can … more

2/5/25

Letter: Remembering Richie Elwell — what a character!

This is a bit of a follow up to the Town Crier's article of last week. It was the summer of 1968. I had just graduated from high school and took a job working on the greens crew at the Sakonnet … more

2/5/25

Letter: How are teens supposed to get a job?

To the editor: I wanted to speak on a topic that might be seen as relatively subjective, but it is an issue I have been facing for about a year now. There is an issue for me and a number of … more

2/4/25

Letter: Why don’t I feel better?

To the editor: In regard to Hegseth, it’s wonderful that Senator Reed (AKA the “Hawk”) will be looking after our interests in Congress. Why don’t I feel … more

2/4/25

Richmond Elwell, Little Compton’s old lamplighter, switches on the lamps on the Common on July 4, 1976.

The Town Crier — lighting the way in Little Compton

The latest in a series of columns by 'The Town Crier,' celebrating Little Compton's 350th anniversary this year: During the nation’s Bicentennial in 1976, Little Compton chose to celebrate … more

2/4/25

Impacted by opioids? Westport wants your input

Members of the Westport Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Committee (OSFAC) will hold a focus group next Monday, Feb. 10, in the Westport Library’s north room. It runs from 5 to 6:30 p.m. … more

2/4/25

Turbulent waves keep rolling out of Washington

Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Jan. 31, 2025 1. STORY OF THE WEEK: If the past week tells us anything, here are a few starting points: 1) Democratic-leaning states like … more

By Ian Donnis | 2/4/25

Editorial: Too big for its britches

It was the Facebook post heard around the world. Despite the Fourth of July Committee’s best effort at deploying the “sandwich” method of bad news delivery between slices of … more

1/31/25

Letter: Warren Tree Commission accomplishments are a team effort

To the editor: The Warren Tree Commission appreciates two articles written in the January 22 Warren Times (Council confirms 'voice of the forest' Largess as new tree warden," "Willow at Town Beach … more

1/30/25

Letter: July 4th volunteers do not deserve disrespectful public scrutiny

To the editor, According to Webster’s Dictionary, a volunteer is a person who works for an organization without being paid. I have been a member of the Bristol Fourth of July … more

1/29/25

Letter: Library forum a defense of antisemitism

To the editor: Last week the group “East Bay Citizens for Peace” did a forum at Rogers Free Library called “The Weaponization of Antisemitism.” Fearing the forum would be … more

1/29/25

Letter: Change is hard, but sometimes necessary

To the editor: This is your wake up call, Bristol. Apparently there is a great deal of grumbling and discontent over the recent decision by the 4th of July Committee to relocate the concert … more

1/29/25

Letter: Concert series a victim of its own success

To the editor: The latest controversy to hit Bristol is the recent announcement by the 4th Of July Committee that their popular concert series leading up to the 4th has been moved from … more

1/29/25

Letter: In defense of free speech

To the editor: In response to the letter to the editor of Jan 23, 2025, in which the republican author mentioned having been the victim of name calling and offensive labeling over this past … more

1/29/25