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Letter: Help us ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ on May 11

It's that time of year when you can make a difference for the less fortunate. more

5/2/24

Letter: Thoughts on discussing, and preventing, suicide

Asking for help does not mean that you are weak – it is a sign of your strength. more

5/2/24

Letter: The Beehive Cafe deserves a lot of buzz

I would like to offer our deep gratitude and appreciation to the BeeHive Café for their generous donation towards our Bristol memorial sculpture. more

5/2/24

Letter: Bridge barriers save lives

I applaud the Bristol Town Council for adopting the resolution to the General Assembly that supports this critical and life-saving action for all Rhode Islanders. more

5/2/24

Letter: It is time we take our financial plight seriously

It is time for our Council to work on behalf of the people of Warren to solve our problems long-term. more

5/2/24

Letter: Thank you to Sansone Funeral Home

In a time when corporations are mainly focused on profits and greed, it was a blessing to learn of one who gives back to their community. more

5/2/24

Letter: We should protect the Main Street trees

These trees have roots deep in Warren soil and Warren's past. They have endured a lot to have survived this long. We should protect them. more

5/2/24

Letter: Why can’t we stick to the facts and cooperate?

To the editor: If you can’t win the argument, attack your opponent personally. Is this what it’s about? Why can’t we just stick to the facts and cooperate? … more

5/1/24

Letter: Town needs to compel voters, lay out budgetary facts

I think that the Westport Select Board has a serious challenge before it. The board needs to publicly address the effect of the failure of the override last year. Both the board and the private … more

4/30/24

Letter: Unknowns create big risk for school bond

Affordability – This was the term I heard around town this week. Impact – Warrenites are now realizing they made a very big mistake. more

4/25/24

Letter: Many questions on Warren’s financial decisions

Questions come to mind after the Warren Town Council’s March 20 budget meeting. more

4/25/24

Letter: Congratulations from a fellow no-no thrower

Please extend my congratulations to MHHS freshman pitcher Trace Dubois for his outstanding performance on the mound. more

4/25/24

Letter: Help Rhode Islanders afford the medication they need

Fighting cancer is indeed a battle, and we can’t win it alone. Our lawmakers can help by passing legislation that removes the financial barriers many face to get care and treatment. more

4/25/24

Letter: We can bring good things to life

Are we putting jobs, food, commercial and recreational resources at risk? more

4/25/24

Letter: Grateful for Bristol Citizens Police Academy experience

I highly recommend every citizen to seriously think about applying to attend this ten-week citizens police academy program. more

4/25/24

Letter: Seasons is no mom and pop operation

Seasons wants to make Tiverton's Zoning Board believe the fairy tale that they are a "mom and pop" business perfect for Tiverton. Their paid traffic engineer and real estate experts will … more

4/23/24

Ground has been broken on the expansion to the Portsmouth Dog Park, located within Melville Ponds.

Letter: Portsmouth Dog Park expansion is underway

To the editor: It’s happening! We broke ground on the Portsmouth Dog Park expansion project last week and we’re really excited. Big thanks to all our friends and supporters for your … more

4/23/24

Letter: RIDOT puts best face possible on its incompetence

To the editor: As the Clements’ Marketplace lawsuit against the town and RIDOT retreats from the front page, this gives us time to reflect on RIDOT’s history with the town and our … more

4/22/24

Letter: Given Warren’s financial condition, a new school isn’t responsible

I have felt like Chicken Little running around town saying that the sky is falling. more

4/18/24

Letter: Shaping sustainable growth

Our organization remains a grassroots movement whose mission is to empower the residents of Warren to promote sustainable development while preserving our town's unique character without overwhelming our natural resources and infrastructure. more

4/18/24

Letter: Thank you for your kindness

My wife passed away on March 9, 2024, and I am writing this to thank a group of very special people. more

4/18/24

Letter: Levesque responds to critics of Town Council

To the editor: I reference letters that appeared in this paper recently, one from Mr. Fitzmorris and the other from Mr. Grieb, both of whom I believe are familiar to your readers. Each … more

4/16/24

Letter: Managing to save Atlantic herring is a tall order

Thanks very much for your column on the status of Atlantic herring in the March 28, 2024, East Providence Post. As you probably know, the U.S. Supreme Court has taken up the Atlantic herring … more

4/16/24

Letter: The month of magic cheerfully approaches

By the time you have read this you will have paid your taxes, right? And filled and hung your Hummer feeder, right? I wish I could say I had drained all the standing puddles, and got the temperature … more

4/16/24

Letter: Article sounds like it was written by a man suing the town

Article sounds like it was written by a man suing the town Editor's note: The Shorelines article referred to in this letter was published last week and was a summation of … more

4/16/24