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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: 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

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: 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

Letter: Skip the parade and attend a No Kings Day rally

To the editor: On June 14th the nation will be subjected to the spectacle of a military parade the likes of which we generally do not have in our country, and to make matters worse, the chief … more

6/9/25

Letter: Support bill to keep Rhode Island litter free

To the editor: I am writing to encourage East Bay readers to contact their representatives to voice support for House bill H 6207 pending in the Rhode Island legislature that would create a … more

5/29/25

Letter: The collapse of our democracy is no laughing matter

To the editor: In a recent letter to the editor, Zachary Cooper apparently thought he was being clever and funny when he made snarky remarks about elderly Rhode Islanders’ concerns for … more

5/29/25

Letter: Read all about it...in your local paper

To the editor: Hereabouts in our little towns we are fortunate to have local newspapers featuring unbiased local story reporting, and importantly, editing by responsible journalists. In an … more

5/28/25

Letter: We all benefit from knowing the truth

To the editor: Hereabouts in our little towns we are fortunate to have local newspapers featuring unbiased local story reporting, and importantly, editing by responsible journalists. In an age … more

5/28/25

Letter: Some more ways for worried locals to take action

Thank you for keeping us informed about so many opportunities in our local community. more

5/22/25

Letter: In support of mandatory stop signs at bike paths

In my 30 years of traffic management in some form, I don't make this recommendation lightly. more

5/9/25

Letter: Disrespectful eyesore on Hixbridge

We drove across the Hixbridge bridge today and just before heading east over the bridge, on the left, were a series of mangled trees. Ripped to shreds (same horrible machine that … more

4/16/25

Letter: On the paper's letters policy, and national politics

This paper’s decision, based on some opaque policy, to print letters to the editor on local issues only is their rightful business. This decision may rest on the belief that national … more

4/15/25

Letter: Remember the ladies

To the editor: I am writing regarding the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act which just passed the US House and is headed for the US Senate. I urge you to contact all senators to demand … more

4/15/25

Letter: Federal actions will impact us locally in many ways

I am writing again to express my concern about the damage that DOGE is doing to Social Security. They are now changing policies on what actions can be handled online, which will force thousands of … more

4/11/25

Letter: A call to action this Saturday

This Saturday, April 5, there will be a nationwide peaceful protest and rally against the Trump regime and Elon Musk. The 50501 Movement, HandsOff, and The Women’s March are collaborating … more

4/2/25

Letter: Why Shana Teas has our vote next Tuesday

We write to support Shana Teas to be re-elected to the Westport Select Board on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Shana has proven herself to be an incredible asset to the Town of Westport. She is smart, … more

4/2/25

Westport Community Schools superintendent Tom Aubin advocates for schools at a past Town Meeting.

Letter: Thomas Aubin will be hard to replace

Westport is losing a giant. Superintendent Tom Aubin will leave big shoes to fill in our schools. He has been an unrelenting champion for our kids, determined that each student should get the best … more

4/2/25

Letter: Protecting public lands toward state climate goals

Article 97 of the Amendments to the Massachusetts Constitution, establishes the public’s right to a clean environment and protects public lands designated for conservation, natural resources, … more

3/26/25

Letter: Most all of us are descendants of immigrants

To the editor: It’s a wonderful month — “Irish Heritage Month,” and like many of you I am a descendent of Irish immigrants. My grandparents left Ireland in … more

3/9/25

Letter: Trump’s wrongs are too many to be listed

To the editor: Mr. Trump is right about a few things. First, the long-standing dispute between Israel and the Palestinians can be resolved by asserting that Palestinians don’t matter. … more

3/7/25

Letter: USAID’s destruction will impact all of us

Most Americans a month ago had zero awareness of the US Aid Program — what it did; who it benefitted; what it cost. But since Trump and Musk tried to cut off funding for these programs, we have … more

3/5/25

Letter: The truth about whales, acoustics, and the cost of windpower

Robert Rand, an acoustical engineer from Brunswick, Maine, [Rand Acoustics] spoke during a presentation at a meeting in Dartmouth on October 23, 2024 at the Stackhouse Club. Robert has developed … more

3/3/25

Letter: More questions after wind reps come to town

Representatives from Vineyard Offshore, parent company of Vineyard Wind I and II, spoke in Westport at the Offshore Wind Advisory Committee meeting on Thursday, February 20. Approximately … more

2/25/25