There is a strange measure of success that many desirable communities eventually confront. People want to live there. Home values rise. Neighborhoods become more sought after. A house bought decades …

Editor’s note: This letter was originally sent to Shana Teas, chairwoman of the Westport Select Board, wharfinger/harbormaster Bill Chace and town administrator Chris Vitale. At issue were the …

Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts made a rousing speech at the Massachusetts Democratic Convention and scored an enthusiastic endorsement of the party for Tuesday’s primary election. …

Westport has many good friends of our Senator Ed Markey. If you are among them, we applaud your civil commitment to him.  However, if you are undecided as to who to choose in the Democratic …

To the editor: At the conclusion of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address reminded us that we are a “government of the people, by the people, for the people” — a democracy …

What a wonderful story you posted regarding 329 Brayton Point Road! My mother is Marcia Drumright (Bowes). My grandfather did not build the house but our family built the adjacent garage …

To the editor: At the conclusion of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address reminded us that we are a “government of the people, by the people, for the people” — a democracy …

Your sad story “Where are the birds?” verified what we have seen on the West Branch this year. While there were some ospreys this Spring, they disappeared by mid-summer.  My family is …

I thought accepting a part-time job would be the easy part. Instead, I spent nearly a week trying to convince software that I existed. The job itself was straightforward. The hiring process was …

To the editor: Readers may remember a letter to the editor a few months back alerting them that Citizens Bank was lending money to two companies investing in ICE detention camps that house as many as …

To the editor: The recent letter casting aspersions on the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority's stewardship of the Mount Hope Bridge is long on alarming rhetoric and misinformation but short …

To the editor: Concerning Mr. Edwards' recent letter ("Enough already with the assault on wealth", July 15, 2026, letter to the editor by Jay P. Edwards of Tiverton), the rich may have obtained their …

To the editor: I am writing to urge parents to instruct their children on the safe and proper use of the now-popular e-bikes. Rhode Island law treats e-bikes, even though they are motorized and weigh …

To the editor: I am writing to urge parents to instruct their children on the safe and proper use of the now-popular e-bikes. Rhode Island law treats e-bikes, even though they are motorized and …

To the editor: A is America the Beautiful and the home of the brave. B is the beauty of America's national parks. C is our Constitution, our governing document. D is the …

Editor's note: This letter, sent to the Westport Select Board, Eversource and other parties last week, was shared with the Westport Shorelines by its authors. We write on behalf of Buzzards Bay …

To the editor: At Jewish Collaborative Services, we often hear this phrase from people who come to us: "I never thought I would need help." These are our neighbors and friends. They are caregivers, …

To the editor: After 18 months of various kinds of activism by those of us opposed to the policies and actions of the current administration, it may be time to examine the effectiveness of the …

I appreciate all those who have their American flags displayed for this historic semiquincentennial year; thank you for showing your patriotism! However, I am dismayed that some are not being …

To the editor: Readers of the Phoenix may not know that Citizens Bank is providing financing to CoreCivic and the GEO Groups to build and operate ICE detention centers. Yes, the very bank that has, …

A quiet shift has taken place in modern life. Before you can apply for a job, resolve a billing issue, schedule medical care, or even speak with a representative, you are often asked to explain …

To the editor: While I have years of experience as a Certified Prevention Specialist and Certified Harm Reduction Specialist, I am writing today primarily as a mother of four and someone who has …

Whenever anyone drives along any road anywhere in Tiverton, Little Compton, or Aquidneck Island, they can see multiflora rose; it is inescapable. This bush is about seven feet in diameter and five …

The campaign to allow same-day voter registration needs your help! This initiative, supported by the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee, is in the second round of signature gathering to put the …

Spending millions of dollars to build a rotary at Tickle Road , Robert Street and Route 177 defies logic and common sense. Said intersection is located at the center of a two-mile stretch with a …