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Letter: Note for any parent who has lost a child to fentanyl

To the editor: My son Alex did not live a tragic life. But he also did not live an easy life. From his early years, Alex struggled for three decades with an invisible and progressive illness that was … more

3/3/22

Letter: Some progress on suicide prevention barriers – but not enough

In 2023, the next phase of suicide prevention barrier legislation is pending before the Senate (S586) and the House (H6002). A lot has happened since this odyssey began to install barriers on the … more

4/27/23

Letter: Smear attack on Democrats is plain nonsense

Really, Mr. Hewett? Have you no sense of decency, sir ? — Joseph Welch In his Sept. 17 letter, “ Bristol voters, know your candidates ,” Pete Hewett attacked the Bristol … more

10/1/20

Rhode Island must address PFAS

By Reps. Terri Cortvriend and June Speakman They are in the coating of your nonstick frying pan. The wrapper of your favorite burger. The stain-resistant upholstery of your couch, and even the … more

6/10/22

Letter: Support for ANTIFA and BLM should be questioned

This year’s election will be the most important election in our lifetime. The Democratic Party has remained silent throughout much of the chaos caused by the “peaceful … more

10/2/20

Letter: Mind your ethical speedometer, America

Automobile speedometers are not marked STOP or GO; nor are they marked SLOW or FAST. They have gradations — in MPH or KPH — from 0 to 150 or so. We use common sense, road … more

8/15/23

Letter: A new high school may help the wetlands

These facts are hugely important to the most common objection voiced to the Chestnut Street site. From what I now understand, not only shouldn’t wetlands impact be a primary concern there, the proposed mitigation should be considered a positive. more

10/5/23

Letter: The banner of ‘traditional American values’ is riddled with problems

I read with both admiration and dismay about the new group calling themselves, “ Bristol County Concerned Citizens. ” I admire their passion and desire to honor first-responders with a … more

7/1/20

Letter: The U.S. Postal Service needs our support more than ever

President Donald J. Trump doesn’t want to lose his re-election. One of the ways he’s trying to stay in power is to try to impede the U.S. Postal Service in doing its job. According … more

9/3/20

Letter: Who is it that needs better education?

Once upon a Time the Bristol Phoenix lamented the poor school kids whose parents could not afford to pay for school lunches...Now this same School Board is greasing the wheels to force the good taxpayers of Bristol and Warren to shoulder the costs of $200 million dollar education bond. more

10/5/23

Letter: Recognize a loved one with memorial tree

The commissioners are discussing the opportunity for a family to have a tree or trees in North Burial Ground memorialize a family member. more

12/1/23

Letters: Internal combustion engines aren’t the problem

To the editor: If Mr. Voutes (“Blown away by gas-powered lawn equipment” letter, May 19) seeks solitude and improved health by the elimination of internal combustion engines (ICE) he's … more

5/24/22

Letter: Pass bill that bans sale of new fur products

To the editor: This is a plea to Rhode Island state senators to take quick action in passing S2646, the bill to ban the sale of new fur products throughout the state. This bill … more

6/10/22

Commentary: East Bay Bike Path Blues

A wonderfully scenic, and generally gentle ride, the Path provides a (mostly) safe place for bicyclists as an alternative to increasingly dangerous surface roads. Unfortunately, there is trouble in paradise... more

By Frederick Massie | 8/3/22

Letter: About Victory Day

To the editor: Victory Day, is celebrated in Rhode Island on the second Wednesday of August. It marks the surrender of Japan, ending World War II. To celebrate termination of humanity’s … more

8/3/23

Letter: Insanity

Every once in a while, someone writes an opinion piece in The Phoenix that is so outrageous that it has to be challenged. more

12/1/23

Letter: Beware the risks of increased wireless radiation

With millions of Americans now working and learning at home, many of us are spending more and more time online. While the internet offers us many opportunities for communication, exploration and … more

4/2/20

Letter: ‘Concerned Citizens’ should come out of the shadows

I read with great interest in last week’s Phoenix about a new organization called “Bristol County Concerned Citizens” and then paused in astonishment at the blatant … more

7/2/20

Letter: When are we going to cancel the Fourth in Bristol?

I am writing this letter in desperation to get someone’s reply. When will someone come forward and announce that all activity for the Bristol Fourth of July celebration will be postponed … more

4/2/20

Letter: As a country, we need to learn from our mistakes

What do Vince Lombardi and Arturo Toscanini have in common? Lombardi was the revered football coach and Toscanini the great orchestra conductor. If you had attended their practice sessions and listen … more

9/4/20

Letter: Anti-aging advice: Don’t read certain letters

Advice in the Phoenix from Nov. 4, 1892: “How to Avoid Wrinkles. If you have any desire to avoid wrinkles, care not only for your skin, but your nerves; control your temper and do not try to … more

9/2/21

Letter: R.I. gun control laws will not make you safer

To the editor: Rhode Island’s General Assembly is about to consider a number of bills that can make you and your family less safe. These bills will restrict your firearms ownership, while … more

4/17/23

Letter: Pray for change, because goodness matters

Prayer plays a prominent part in many American lives. Many pray for peace. Some kneel or bow in regular prayer. Others call for "thoughts and prayers" for victims. And some even make … more

4/27/23

Letter: Calling for fairness in our communities, not division

In response to the Black Lives Matter march and flag flying over Town Hall, a new group, Bristol County Concerned Citizens (BCCC), has petitioned to march to promote “traditional American … more

7/2/20

Letter: 'Taliban' letter was insulting to so many people

I’m writing in response to George Burman and his comparing the Taliban to MAGA hat-wearing Trump supporters . Mr. Burman, I will not have you insulting my friends, equating them with the … more

9/2/21