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Letter: Donald Trump — The man is a menace

To the editor: The man is a menace. There have been 13 Presidents in my lifetime. Each deserved some respect. Through the years I’ve believed in the two-party system, for we need in a … more

5/21/20

Letter: Concerns about the Mt. Hope Bridge

The failure of the Washington Street Bridge has been extensively reported. It seems there may also be reasons to raise questions about the Mt. Hope Bridge. more

4/4/24

Editorial: The government giveth and taketh away

The main notion behind the multi-trillion-dollar federal bailout was to pump aid directly and immediately to citizens who have suffered financial harm during the pandemic. That injection of cash will … more

3/26/21

Letter: Bowens' oyster farm plan — let's face the facts

Much like the “Wheels on the bus go ‘round and ‘round,” two Little Compton Bowen brothers go ‘round and ‘round with their specious protests and arguments for … more

7/7/22

Letter: Protect Tiverton's character — say no to large developments

Tiverton is one of the few East Bay communities that still has ample forests, pastures and undeveloped land. It was for this reason that, a dozen years ago, I purchased land and built a … more

7/7/22

The Acoaxet Chapel in Westport celebrates 150 years this July.

Acoaxet Chapel at 150: Construction was a true community effort

The notes below are taken from the historical record and continue from a previous article detailing the history of the Acoaxet Chapel in Westport, MA. They are being presented as the Acoaxet Free … more

7/7/22

Letter: Standing with Israel

To the editor: From time immemorial, the Jewish people have endured countless atrocities - from the oppressive rule of Pharaoh, the wickedness of Haman, the horrors perpetrated by Hitler, and … more

10/12/23

Talking unions, organized labor and leadership in America

STORY OF THE WEEK: Organized labor has made a lot of headlines of late, what with strikes by writers in Hollywood and auto workers in Michigan. The common thread is how technology is extending the … more

By Ian Donnis | 10/24/23

The bridge’s fate is finalized, and the state’s aggravation continues

STORY OF THE WEEK: Gov. Dan McKee made official on Thursday what many suspected: the westbound Washington Bridge is so riddled with structural flaws that it needs to be demolished and replaced , at … more

By Ian Donnis | 3/19/24

Editorial: Vaccinate the teachers

Choosing who gets the COVID-19 vaccine, and when, is one of the greatest challenges a public servant has ever faced. That’s saying a lot for a group of both elected and appointed leaders who … more

1/21/21

Letter: Our senior citizens of Rhode Island deserve better

To the editor: This March we are asked to vote on the same old referendum items, with emphasis on the University of Rhode Island (URI) and cultural arts and nothing for the senior citizens of … more

1/29/21

Letter: Vaccinate teachers, and make schools safer

To the editor: Rhode Island has committed again and again to in-person classes throughout this pandemic. As a teacher, I know that in-person learning is the best option for students and does not … more

3/5/21

Letter: Let’s stand up to Rhode Island Energy

To the editor: The monopoly of Rhode Island Energy is hiking our prices up as much as 47%. We all received an email about it from our energy overlords over the summer, and my question is, why … more

10/19/22

Letter: Compassionate Care Act has many flaws

To the editor: Recently, a guest editorial by Bonnie Evans praised the euphemistically named “Compassionate Care Act” being proposed once again at the State House. Far too many … more

2/14/23

Letter: Many residents oppose proposed Assembly abortion bill

To the editor: Vice President Kamala Harris recently excoriated Russia for committing crimes against humanity by their bombing and killing innocent civilians in Ukraine. Her statement is absolutely … more

3/3/23

Letter: What to do with yard waste in Tiverton?

Will someone please tell me where we Tiverton homeowners are supposed to take our yard waste now that our town dump is closed? The town gave us one week this Spring when its trucks picked … more

5/31/23

Letter: The General Assembly should change its process

To the editor: The Rhode Island General Assembly should consider making changes to its process. For example, If Rhode Island legislation has been recommended for passage by a committee and then … more

8/10/23

Letter: Editorial showed a bleak picture of unions

As a former municipal employee, now retired, I want to respond to the Bristol Phoenix editorial, entitled ”The end of contract give-and-take.” The editorial paints such a bleak picture … more

11/27/19

Letter: Trump and his administration failed to act quickly

Letters have appeared recently that appear to seek to shield the president from any responsibility for the fact that with just over 4 percent of the Earth’s population, we have about one-third … more

5/7/20

Editorial: It's a great time to follow your government

It’s never been easier to take an interest in your local government and actually see what your elected leaders are doing. And in this era of executive orders and daily briefings that impact … more

5/28/20

Thank you 911, Mike and Mike

To the editor: Just a note to thank the Rhode Island 911 system, especially to the two Tiverton firemen/ emergency techs, Mike and Mike, who responded to my 911 emergency on Friday … more

5/19/22

Letter: Waterfront group supports shoreline access bill

To the editor: Once again this year, the General Assembly is considering bills to clarify one of the oldest and most cherished Rhode Island constitutional rights — the “rights of … more

4/4/23

Letter: Windpower benefits are legion, with few downsides

Apropos of your recent correspondence I would like to contribute some facts regarding wind power, and in general the transition away from carbon dioxide emission, which will fairly soon render much … more

5/31/23

Letter: Never allow a good crisis to go to waste

President Obama’s Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel believed that a crisis was an opportunity to do things that you once thought were impossible. We are facing a pandemic of historic … more

5/7/20

Letter: In 1943, our graduation was interrupted by war

This is regarding the high school senior class of 2020. The heartbreak is there.We realize the frustration you are experiencing. The graduating Class of 1943 went through a bad ordeal. We were … more

5/28/20