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Letter: Candidates who want ‘transparency’ not being open or honest

To the editor: While researching the Bristol School Committee election, I stumbled into a couple local political groups on social media. I was irritated to see these pages spreading the typical … more

10/21/22

Letter: Rigorous kindergarten curriculum?

If we are putting the pressure of a curriculum on children in kindergarten, I fear for their mental health. more

9/20/23

Letter: Misguided vigilantes are snitching on their neighbors

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, I have observed the Bristol police report becoming larger every week, with the majority of incidents being so called “concerned citizens” … more

5/14/20

Letter: Corrupted ‘freedoms’ and the death of discipline

I’ve been wondering lately about the true meanings of two works in our English language. The first word is “freedom,” and the second is “discipline.” The present … more

8/14/20

Letter: Bristol could learn from Barrington’s diversity example

It was disappointing to see that the proposed Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee did not succeed in being sanctioned by our Town Council. Many of our citizens spoke both pro and con about this … more

1/28/21

Letter: Port marker is a monumental mistake

To the editor: Another heinous brick in the heinous woke progressive wall. The point of the port marker landing monument is not to memorialize those poor souls whose lives ended in transit in … more

10/21/22

Letter: She didn’t ‘win’ the honor, she earned it

To the editor: I am writing regarding the article, “Bristol resident wins highest Girl Scout honor” published on July 18, 2023. I disagree with the use of the word “wins” … more

7/27/23

Letter: Rhode Island desperately needs a bottle bill

In September, the Sogkonate Garden Club of Little Compton collected over 87 pounds of trash from our beaches in one day and over the past year, Friends of the Saugatucket in Wakefield collected over … more

12/6/23

Letter: Not all heroes wear capes; they wear PPE

When the world changed in March 2020 due to Covid 19, and our communities were shut down to shelter in place and socially distance, we started a campaign with two goals — support our struggling … more

5/14/20

Letter: I’m no bully, though I was bullied for years

Last week I was labeled a bully in this paper by Tom Carroll, self-proclaimed co-founder of the “Bristol County Concerned Citizens” and current chairman of the Republican Town Committee. … more

8/13/20

Letter: Sparring politicians need to find more substantive issues

After the recent little swipe against the town’s political conservatives taken by Town Councilor Tim Sweeney regarding the severance package of retiring Town Clerk Louis Cirillo, it came as no … more

1/28/21

Letter: Worried for the republic? Lighten up and get to work

To the editor: Not so long ago, being teased (bullying was always wrong) was just part of growing up. And being needled was just part of being a public figure. Teasing and needling once … more

7/27/22

Letter: All politics is local, and that matters greatly today

To the editor: Last week's Phoenix contained a letter to The Editor regarding the protection of women's reproductive rights, and while it focused on this issue at a statewide and national level, … more

10/21/22

Letter: So many better uses possible at Yarn Mill

To the editor: “Space, the final frontier”. No doubt most of you know that phrase was the opening for both the original Star Trek TV show and also Star Trek, the Next Generation. However, … more

7/27/23

Letter: Bristol’s own World War II hero turns 100

On Sunday, May 10, Mothers’ Day, Bristol’s Arthur Medeiros celebrated his 100 th birthday. His many friends and family members organized a motorcade, including by one person’s … more

5/15/20

Letter: E-Bike bill is a wolf in sheep’s clothing

If the legislature would pass a bill as implied in the letter, with a simple classification of EMBs, along with age restrictions and helmet mandates, this would be pro-active. more

1/18/24

To the editor: Where’s the accountability at DOT?

So, according to the current RIDOT deputy chief engineer, the Washington Bridge failures “might” have pre-existed, but no one had noticed this until recently. It was actually an … more

2/7/24

Letter: Why is this state so far behind in vaccinations?

It is the same sensation as hearing a friend has won the lottery. It is the same sensation as being the unmarried bridesmaid sister at your sister’s wedding. I have recently been helping … more

1/29/21

Letter: Is anyone really worried that ‘CRT’ is undermining schools?

This fancy new anagram only serves to confuse the issue and obfuscate the problem. Suddenly after the fictional plague of QANON and the real plague of Covid 19, we are treated by the Phoenix to a new … more

5/6/21

Letter: Waterfowl hunting is no cause for celebration

I would urge everyone to find other ways to appreciate these wonderful members of our environment than as an opportunity to destroy them. more

1/18/24

Letter: State’s social gathering ‘rat line’ is a terrible idea

I’m a lifelong Democrat who voted for Gina Raimondo in the last election, and while I generally approve of her job performance and how she has handled the Coronavirus outbreak, her recent … more

8/13/20

Letter: Thanks for your support of the environment, and trees

I want to thank all the folks who came out this past weekend to clean up the town and/or participate in an environmentally-oriented activity. I also want to thank the Mt. Hope High School … more

5/7/21

Letter: R.I. Congressional delegation working to protect animals

To the editor: The Humane Society Legislative Fund, a lobbying affiliate of the Humane Society of the United States, publishes its annual Humane Scorecard of Congress … more

3/4/24

Letter: Maybe it’s time to stop celebrating Victory Over Japan Day?

In the current spirit of examining monuments representing the shameful aspects of American history, I think Rhode Island should widen its scope and revisit the celebration of VJ Day, which is … more

8/13/20

Letter: Carbon fee and dividend good for the Earth and us all

To the editor: Climate change is here and it is a threat to our state, our nation, and our world. President Biden’s plan to cut American carbon emissions has been shot down, but fortunately … more

10/29/21