September of 2016 was when Hilary Clinton famously said that half of Trump’s supporters was a basket of deplorables. True or not, it's certainly not a phrase likely to endear one to … more

To the editor: After many years of soft warm lighting (that still exists on the bridges and snowflakes) I'm trying to adjust to the new replacement bulbs in our town lamp posts. I just hope a … more

To the editor: It was 1980, 42 years ago, when the Barrington Democrats succeeded in electing a Black woman to the Barrington Town Council. I, Anthony V. Arico, then a former Democratic chairman, … more

To the editor: I want to sincerely thank those who responded to my letter on slavery.  I find it interesting, I wrote a letter documenting the history of slavery, and it seems to have made … more

To the editor: The League of Women Voters of Rhode Island would like to thank the candidates who participated and citizens who sent in questions for our forums in Bristol, Warren, Barrington and … more

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 are in … more

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 fall, … more

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

To the editor: Matthew Fletcher, in his letter of October 26, argues that “slavery isn’t a function of race, religion, or culture but rather stems from the depravity of man.” In … more

To the editor: Where are the solar panels that should be on the middle school roof?  Didn’t the Town of Barrington request and receive monies from the state to make the middle school … more