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Letter: More information on Mayflower Wind plans, please

Please, may we have from the companies involved in laying the prospective Mayflower project power cable from the windmills to the storage power station, diagrams of the process: the barge that holds … more

9/22/22

Letter: Anglers concerned over Mayflower Wind's potential impact

The following letter was sent to Mayflower Wind late last month by Tiverton resident Greg Vespe, executive director of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association: The Rhode Island Saltwater … more

9/16/22

Letter: Towns' concerns ignore enormous benefits of offshore wind power

Your story in the Sept. 8, 2022 Shorelines about how “Little Compton fights to intervene in Mayflower proceedings” raises a number of issues that deserve comment. In essence the protests … more

9/16/22

Letter: The ACLU and Their Rose Colored Glasses

To the editor: Regarding the ACLU Op-Ed by Steven Brown and Hannah Stern in the September 8 edition of the Phoenix , I have to ask, what part of privacy do they feel is being violated in a … more

9/15/22

Letter: Wind power needed more than ever these days

To the editor: I enjoyed reading your article mentioning how a number of businesses and recreational activities will be adversely impacted (by the Mayflower Wind proposal, Aug. 25, The Portsmouth … more

9/12/22

Op-Ed: Bridge cameras would jeopardize public privacy

The following letter was sent from the Rhode Island American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to the board of the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority and its executive director, Lori Silviera, as … more

9/9/22

Letter: 'E' assistance is need for some on the path

To the editor: I have just finished reading the editorial “Protect the Path” (The East Providence Post, August 25 edition) , while I strongly agree with no motorized vehicles on the path, … more

9/8/22

Letter: Assault weapon ban would surely save lives

To the editor: In his letter to the Aug. 25 edition of The Post , Matthew Fletcher uses the faulty reasoning so popular to the NRA, Fox News, et. al., to bolster their argument that allowing the … more

9/8/22

Letter: Let's be reasonable when discussing guns

To the editor: I want to thank Mr. Clyne and Mr. Crosby (August 11 and 18 editions) for replying to my article on gun control (August 3-4 editions); I appreciate the opportunity to discuss this … more

8/28/22

Letter: How many more will die with lack of bridge barriers?

To the editor: The Portsmouth Times of (Aug. 18) announced the timeline for the study of anti-suicide fences on our island’s bridges. The study will be complete in 18 months. … more

8/22/22

Letter: Why be cautious on Mayflower? Old Mill Lane

To the editor: I am writing in response to your Aug. 11 article regarding the Mayflower Wind Project and I must applaud all the residents who expressed their concerns about the project. … more

8/22/22

Letter: Bristol chief’s remarks on plate-reader reversal were insulting

To the editor: I sent the following email to the town councils of Portsmouth and Bristol, our state legislative delegation, and the board of the R.I. Police Chiefs Association. At the Aug. 17 … more

8/18/22

Letter: 'Time of Beauty' as summer carries on

I am sure you have noticed how an ordinary looking teenager suddenly changes into someone you want to look at again and again. I call it their time of beauty and that is what is happening in the Back … more

8/11/22

Letter: What proof do I need? I know it all

I enjoy watching major league baseball games, and the Washington Nationals, the Nats, are my team. To date they’re in last place in the NL East Division with a record of 35-68 and are beginning … more

8/11/22

Letter: Gun advocates’ claims are just myths

I read the letter “Shall not be infringed ” with amusement and despair. I would like to address a few of the claims the writer made in his letter: 1. When did a … more

8/11/22

Letter: Two observations concerning bicycle safety

As we look ahead to the fall, I have two major concerns about student safety while riding bicycles to school based on my observations this summer. 1. I have seen many young bicycle riders (and … more

8/10/22

Letter: 'Shall not be misled' … on guns in America

I’m writing in response to a letter dated Aug. 3, entitled “ Shall not be infringed. ” I appreciate that the author took the time to reference some American history, … more

8/10/22

Letter: I just don’t get Rhode Island’s abortion laws

To the editor: As I ride around Rhode island I find churches, synagogues, and other houses of worship on almost every corner. I daresay most if not all have the Ten Commandments as a fundamental … more

8/9/22

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: Privacy concerns over ALPRs heard loud and clear

To the editor: At the July 11 meeting, the Portsmouth Town Council voted 7-0 to rescind their approval of the pilot program to place Automated License Plate Readers at the approaches to the Mt. … more

7/12/22

Letter: Portsmouth sending a mixed message on public input

To the editor: The June 30, 2022 edition of The Portsmouth Times confuses me. In the article regarding solar facilities, Council Vice President Ujifusa, sitting as Town Council president, states … more

7/11/22

Letter: Mike Pence: hero or opportunist?

To the editor: Only once has Mike Pence stood up to Donald Trump and that was a political calculation rather than a courageous response. Pence’s silence during the Trump presidency, … more

7/8/22

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: Portsmouth is sowing distrust, disbelief regarding solar

To the editor: Once again, the Portsmouth Town Council has stonewalled residents who are trying to protect their town from the worst aspects of commercial solar development. At their … more

7/5/22

Letter: Thanks to Cortvriend, Seveney for PFAS ban

To the editor, I want to thank State Rep. Terri Cortvriend (District 72-Portsmouth, Middletown) and State Sen. Jim Seveney (District 11-Bristol, Portsmouth, Tiverton), for sponsoring legislation … more

6/27/22