Letters to the Editor
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What is it with these “illegal immigrants” in the news? I mean, sneaking across the border is a crime, but is the guilty person himself considered a crime? So a human being can actually …
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11/26/24
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If you’re like me, you care about protecting your family’s personal information. I practice basic personal security tips like not using the same password for everything. But everything …
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11/20/24
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Now that the election is over and I’m beginning to come to grips with my anger and sadness over the results of the presidential election, I’m taking solace in a number of things that …
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11/13/24
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The Little Compton Town Council has periodically discussed the short-term rental (STR) situation in town, but they have not yet taken action. The time has come.
The town council should explore …
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11/6/24
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The book "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson was written in 1962 — 60 years ago. She tried to spread the word that we were destroying our planet and we needed to start paying attention. There was …
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11/6/24
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Editor’s note: Pamela Huzienga, the incoming owner of the Barn and owner since last year of Simmons Cafe and Market in Adamsville, shared this update with the community Tuesday morning:
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11/5/24
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We are deeply saddened by the recent letter to the editor in last week’s Sakonnet Times that was loaded with hateful, misleading and inaccurate information.
Since hosting Little …
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11/5/24
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Beginning in May of this year, this newspaper has refused to publish letters to the editor about national politics, stating that such letters must focus on local issues and news only. Citizen …
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11/5/24
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To the editor:
To the person who came on our lawn sometime around Halloween day/night and stole our presidential election sign:
What you did is a crime. I have completed a police report and …
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11/4/24
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On behalf of the Tiverton Democratic Town Committee it gives me great pleasure to announce our support and endorsement of the following candidates:
For state and congressional office we support …
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10/31/24
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Rhode Island’s Question 1, which proposes holding a constitutional convention, would risk undermining our fundamental rights.
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10/31/24
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Voting yes on Question 1 is the only way to bring power back to you, the voter and taxpayer, and not the gatekeepers like politicians and lobby groups.
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10/31/24
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I feel Wilbur McMahon School is on the wrong track with certain policies supported by Superintendent Laurie Dias-Michell and the Democrats on the Little Compton School Committee. The superintendent …
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10/30/24
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The concept of discounting unoccupied seats to fill capacity is a familiar one, particularly in the travel industry. Airlines and railways often offer discounted fares to fill unsold seats, …
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10/30/24
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On Wednesday, Oct. 23 I attended my last meeting of the Tiverton School Committee as an elected member. I am incredibly grateful for the trust placed in me over the last 12 years by the voters …
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10/29/24
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Please think twice before dumping your Halloween pumpkins in the trash and, instead, recycle them! Here are four recycling suggestions:
• Chop the pumpkin into smaller pieces (to speed up …
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10/24/24
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And the winner of Tiverton’s Sore-Loser-of-the-Year Award is funeral director Jonathan R. Ferreira of Fall River, apparently determined to prove that, if his proposed business can’t …
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10/23/24
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What do Little Compton Republican candidates mean by “back to basics" in education, which was repeated multiple times during the recent public forum?
As the political landscape heats …
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10/23/24
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To the editor:
In a few weeks I will fill bubbles. First bubble on the list will be for president and vice-president. Six candidates are running for president/vice president in Rhode Island …
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10/22/24
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For over two decades, the Republican majority in Little Compton has proudly campaigned on our low property tax rates. Our town's rural character, substantial tax base—bolstered by oceanfront …
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10/21/24
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Now that the League of Women Voters’ candidates’ forums are over in the East Bay, I would like to publicly thank Scott Pickering for his generosity of time and talent in moderating our …
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10/17/24
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Across this great state of ours, Rhode Islanders are considering who to vote for in the Nov. 5 General Election. Candidates are doing everything they can to try to earn those votes. One fact …
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10/17/24
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To the editor:
Dear fellow citizens of Aquidneck Island, I write this letter to urge you to help us invest in our island’s vibrant art, culture life, and economic growth by voting …
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10/15/24
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As a bit of a historian of the campaign and effort, I thought I might remind the good citizens of Tiverton that last Thursday, October 10th, 2024 was the fifth anniversary of Tiverton voters’ …
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10/15/24
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I would like to address the concerns raised by Mike Rocha II, the Republican Town Committee chairman, as reflected in last week’s Sakonnet Times ("Gonzalez exit leaves questions on school board …
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10/9/24
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