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Letter: This high school construction plan remains reckless

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 … more

9/26/24

Letter: Bristol House Tour was a huge success, thanks to many

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 … more

9/26/24

Letter: The truth about synthetic turf

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 … more

9/25/24

Letter: It’s time to pop this pipe dream bubble

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? … more

9/25/24

Letter: Outgoing Tiverton councilor has tips for those who'll take his place

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 … more

9/25/24

Letter: Can we move Little Compton back from the tipping point?

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 … more

9/25/24

Letter: Stealing from veterans in Barrington?

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 … more

9/25/24

Letter: This is a test we can’t afford to fail

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 … more

9/25/24

Letter: Senior center project is a Portsmouth success story

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 … more

9/24/24

Letter: Barrington needs to do better than RIDOT does

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 … more

9/24/24

Letter: Not too late to stop the flag foolishness in Barrington

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.” … more

9/24/24

Letter: Tax tidal wave is coming to Barrington!

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 … more

9/24/24

Keeping Hasbro here will be a top priority for the state

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 … more

By Ian Donnis | 9/24/24

Letter: Demonic ideology threatens girls, parents, our community

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 … more

9/24/24

Letter: Protect Little Compton schools from extremist influence

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 … more

9/24/24

Roger Williams University purchased this Bristol estate for nearly $7 million in 2017. It is still developing plans for its use.

How Roger Williams impacts the local housing market

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 … more

By Douglas Gablinske | 9/20/24

Title IX Correction

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 … more

9/19/24

Letter: Hix Bridge Landing exit? There’s no uncertainty

Your article on the closure of the Hix Bridge exit reports “uncertainty over the land’s ownership.” Uncertainty? There is no indication of any extant ownership documents or riders … more

9/18/24

Though voters say they’re not satisfied, incumbents prevailed on Primary Day

STORY OF THE WEEK: For all the yak about cranky Rhode Islanders and dissatisfaction with the direction of the state, Tuesday’s primary amounted to a big vote of confidence for incumbents. This … more

By Ian Donnis | 9/17/24

Letter: Impressed with Bristol Golf Park

I am grateful to the Town of Bristol, Northeast Golf Company and Vigilant Brewing for working together over the past few years to restore the 9-Hole Par 3 course. more

9/12/24

Letter: More doctors won't solve primary care problem

The thought that creating a new medical school that will, in any kind of timely fashion, stamp out legions of home grown primary care doctors that will stay in state is the highest order of magical thinking. more

9/11/24

Letter: There’s still hope for preservation of Bettencourt Farm

Coinciding with that effort, a grant application is being prepared to submit to RIDEM for funds to purchase the development rights of the property. This would potentially enable a farmer to purchase and farm the tillable land. more

9/11/24

Letter: Nothing can be done to resolve dilapidated properties

To the editor: This is a public service announcement to all Barrington homeowners who spend time, effort, and money on the upkeep of their houses and/or lawns … don’t stress … more

9/11/24

Letter: Little Compton can lead the way in recycling, with your help

Residents of Little Compton recently received a mailer with information about how to recycle food waste. Food waste accounts for about 30 percent of the trash that Little Compton trucks to the state … more

9/11/24

Letter: Rediscover Portsmouth, which has so much to offer

To the editor: Are you looking for good hiking trails? Maybe you would like to bring your family to a place where they can marvel at the sunset. Do you want to learn about Portsmouth’s … more

9/10/24