Letters to the Editor
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To the editor: Thomas Paine, the often quoted colonial newsman, once wrote, "If you are afraid to offend, you can't be honest.” Hospitals across the river and the Washington Bridge … more
To the editor: The letter from Jill Kassis and Christine Keyser in the Bristol Phoenix was misleading. I am a Republican candidate for Senate District 11 and I did participate in a forum sponsored by … more
This statement was released Saturday, following Friday's release of a 'hate-filled' political mailer sent to residents by the Little Compton Taxpayers' Association. Love Wins held a rally at the … more
With regard to the hate-laced mail from the Little Compton Tax Payers Association, Mike Rocha state’s, as Chair of LC Republicans that "our reason for being is to promote candidates and … more
In what alternate universe is Nancy Pelosi more of a threat to democracy than Donald Trump? Is it Nancy Pelosi’s gender, political affiliation or commitment to civil rights, the working … more
The Tiverton Town Council is proposing a Charter amendment that eliminates the Personnel Board from the process of hiring for seasonal, temporary and appointed persons, and gives this hiring process … more
In much of the country, as we move through Fall and anticipate the Winter, we tweak and outfit our vehicles to avoid getting stuck in the mud or snow.  A bit of care normally sees us … more
Early Friday morning I learned that an attacker had brutally assaulted Paul Pelosi, husband of Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and second in line to the presidency. The reports are that … more
For years the Tiverton Taxpayers Association has warned that opponents of the Financial Town Referendum (FTR) have been trying their best to weaken voter and taxpayer protections granted through that … more
There once was a time living in Little Compton that you could speak proudly to out-of-towners and they would reply, "Ah, you live in God’s country." Now what will be the response ? "Ohh, … more
“Keep Little Compton little.” I have been hearing this slogan for years, but this year I heard it as a campaign suggestion of the Republicans in this year’s election. I would really … more
To the editor, The level of state debt in Rhode Island has reached a crises level. The Portsmouth Concerned Citizens has been recommending a “no” vote on all state bond proposals for … more
I’m a registered unaffiliated voter. I take pride in my independence when it comes to voting, caring more about policy and character than political parties when I step into the voting booth. So … more
How lucky we are that The Sakonnet Times is holding a forum for our Town Council and School Committee to air the views of the Democrats, Independents, and Republicans, so that we in Little Compton … more
I’m going to assume that you would make the argument that since one of the participants in the neighborhood wrangle is an elected official, that this is reason enough to have placed an article … more
I am thankful for   Mimi Karlsson's letter in last week’s paper, entitled "Do Nothing Little Compton Town Council Must Go." Her accusations were disconcerting so I researched her claims. I … more
To the editor: As we go forward with the Mayflower Wind project, I urge the Mayflower people to be as open with the public as possible.  Portsmouth residents have historically been … more
Although the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) invites public comment on offshore wind energy projects and I duly submitted one, I know Revolution Wind is a done deal. There’s just too … more
But for their incompetence in attending to public health in town, there might be a small public water system in the Commons area, paid for by grant money, to replace the sewage contaminated wells in … more
I’m a senior citizen who has been living full-time in Little Compton for five years (seasonal for the previous 35-plus years). As I listen to some of my fellow elder … more
Tiverton is such a spectacular place to live. The Tiverton Arts Council wants to help you enjoy this lovely season before winter keeps us indoors. To motivate you to go outdoors, enjoy nature … more
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
To the editor: Federal Judge Smith of Rhode Island made a decision that truck tolls, not applicable to automobiles, is unconstitutional by the Commerce Clause of the federal constitution. That … more
To the editor: I imagined I just got elected governor of Rhode Island. I have had no prior connection to Rhode Island politics, so I am beholden to no special interests. I am honest, smart, … more
To the editor: The Oct. 6 issue of the Portsmouth Times (“State replacing East Bay Bike Path bridges”) speaks volumes of our Rhode Island government in general and specifically the … more
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