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Letters: Students argue for childcare, mental health and minimum wage changes

Eight-grade students at Kickemuit Middle School are working on a project called “Generation Citizen,” where the students identify an area to improve their community and state, and then … more

1/9/20

Editorial: A vote to ‘Restore the soul of America’

Many people, including both presidential candidates, have described the coming election as historic. President Trump and former Vice President Biden have reached this conclusion for different … more

10/22/20

Letter: Council’s reception does not bode well for bikers

At last week’s Bristol Town Council meeting , the council gave what was described by the Phoenix as “a somewhat reluctant endorsement” to the extension of a bicycle network to the … more

2/25/21

"I cannot express how thoughtful, and kind, this gesture is. Truly warms my heart." — Chris Isleib, on receiving a special treat on Veterans Day

Letter: A quick word regarding Veterans Day

To the editor: I am a Navy veteran, and moved to Barrington three years ago. Since that time, each Veterans Day, I have been gifted special thank-you presents from a group of local Barrington … more

11/17/22

Letter: Thank you, Michael Briggs

To the editor: Do you know Michael Briggs? Well, you should! He is Warren’s animal control officer, and he does a fantastic job. My dog was attacked by a dog three times her size. My dog … more

3/15/23

Editorial: The biggest question about Barrington's monastery plan is: Why?

Why is the Town of Barrington working so ambitiously to develop the former Carmelite Monastery property ? There are many facets to the proposals currently under consideration — density, … more

4/5/23

Letter: Re-igniting America's chilled melting pot

We Americans are different. We’re different from all other industrialized countries, and we’re different from one another. The U.S., for example, is the only industrialized … more

9/6/23

Editorial: Time to change the graduation plan?

Nearly every public high school in Rhode Island has figured out that the best time to hold a graduation ceremony is not on a Saturday or a Sunday at the beginning of June. As the Barrington Times … more

1/12/24

Editorial — Virus ... Stop the secrecy

Few weapons will prove as potent in our defense against this latest virus as information — places to avoid, health precautions to take, anything to help weather the storm until it … more

3/4/20

Letter: Many residents are opposed to this bike path design

In the Feb. 18 Bristol Phoenix, an article concerning the design of the proposed bike path on Ferry Road stated that 14 residents had written to the Bristol Town Council to support the plan and only … more

2/25/21

Letter: 400 years later, Pokanokets stand for recognition

To the editor: Thursday, April 1 is the 400th anniversary of the signing of a treaty between the Pokanoket Massasoit Ousamequin and Plymouth Colony Governor John Carver. Their initial … more

3/31/21

Letter: As Phoenix remains silent, cancel my subscription

The Bristol Phoenix opinion page states that it publishes letters subject to “guidelines for taste, accuracy, fairness and public interest.” But in recent weeks it has published a letter … more

5/20/21

Letter: Our school committee lacks cultural competency

Over the past weeks we have endured a painful conversation with Bristol Warren Regional School Committee members and the community involving the school start date/Rosh Hashanah conflic t. The … more

7/28/21

Fung and his sunny disposition are leading the polls

STORY OF THE WEEK: CD2 Republican Allan Fung is projecting a sunny disposition in ads and media appearances while making his case in Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District. This serves a … more

By Ian Donnis | 10/11/22

Letter: Barrington's schools are old, tired, and dated

To the editor: The Times editorial of 11/9 advocated for renovating instead of replacing Barrington school buildings. Having seen Hampden Meadows and BHS as a parent for the first time this … more

11/17/22

Editorial: House package won’t fix affordable housing

A package of 14 housing bill may be a boon to private developers, but without further legislative action it is unlikely to result in helping those most in need of housing in the state. more

3/15/23

Will the Matos campaign stumbles scramble the CD1 race?

STORY OF THE WEEK: With a bit more than six weeks until the Sept. 5 primary in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District, the race took a dramatic turn last week. Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, … more

By Ian Donnis | 7/25/23

Letter: To the next generation, it’s time you stepped up

The voters of Barrington have spoken, and the $250 million school bond issue passed. Some 3,420 voters cast a ballot on this issue. more

11/9/23

Letter: A Thanksgiving tradition

While tens of thousands flock to Plymouth for a celebration and parade, my daughter Hope and I stand alone over the greatest American from 1620. more

11/21/23

Letter: Marijuana legalization is 'legislative malpractice'

To the editor: Legalizing recreational marijuana (RM) is now on the plate of our governor and legislature. The projection is that in as little as a year RM will be in our state, and in a … more

3/31/21

Letter: Push state to allow Independence Park concerts

I read in the Bristol Phoenix that this season’s music concerts , in celebration of the Fourth of July, are moved to Roger Williams University. The article said the committee’s request … more

5/21/21

Letter: New Year’s Resolution? Thank the scientists

To the editor: Dr. Anthony Fauci has dedicated his long life to protecting us all from deadly viruses, including ebola, HIV, and COVID-19. Our nation’s New Year’s Resolution should be to … more

1/6/22

Welcome to the America of Me, Myself and I

I was not among those jumping for joy when a federal court judge struck down the mask mandate on the basis that the CDC had no authority to require masks on folks using modes of public … more

By Arlene Violet | 4/29/22

Real estate values resume their upward trend

After pausing for a few months in the first three months of this year, East Bay residential real estate values show a resumptive trend of increasing values. With one rare exception, an analysis of … more

By Douglas Gablinske | 7/25/23

Letter: Thank you for your support to better our school district

The members of our Bristol and Warren community stated unequivocally that our kids deserve better, and that they share our vision. more

11/21/23