It’s easy to mock the “way things used to be” guy. He’s always got a story about the old days, about things that no longer exist, about people you’ve never heard of. He …
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By Scott Pickering
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10/22/21
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To the editor:
As president of the town council, my charge is not only to protect the openness and transparency of our process, but also to ensure that our citizens can be confident in their …
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2/2/22
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The fight for governor between Republican Ashley Kalus and Democrat Dan McKee has seemingly shifted into a new gear, with both campaigns aggressively going at each other amid an occasional misstep. …
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By Ian Donnis
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10/6/22
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To the editor:
"If a slave says to the master, 'you are not my master,' the master shall cut off the slave's ear." Code of Hammurabi, circa 1,780 B.C.
Sadly, an increasing number of …
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10/20/22
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As Rhode Islanders go to the polls to vote, at least the abolition of slavery will not be on the ballot. Elsewhere in five states, Alabama, Louisiana, Oregon, Tennesee and Vermont, voters will decide …
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By Arlene Violet
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11/2/22
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STORY OF THE WEEK: The emergency closing of the westbound part of the Washington Bridge put Gov. Dan McKee — and how he performs during a crisis — under a microscope. McKee was …
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By Ian Donnis
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12/19/23
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To the editor:
The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations is considering dropping the “and Providence Plantations” part of its name. I grew up in Barrington, an almost …
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7/2/20
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To the editor:
The editorial that ran in the Barrington Times on Aug. 4, titled “Set the students free”, was inflammatory, erroneous and irresponsible.
Describing the CDC and …
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8/10/21
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To the editor:
I want to thank Mr. Clyne for his reply to my article. However, it is unfortunate that he chose to employ tactics whose purpose is to stifle, not promote, conversation.
He …
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10/6/22
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To the editor:
As a father and public servant with a clear record of support for children and families, I have always stood firm in my commitment to protect our children from sexual abuse.
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10/20/22
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To the editor:
We are writing to you with our concerns about the removal of dedicated honors classes at the high school. Please stop the removal immediately and reinstate the honors classes that …
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3/18/21
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To the editor:
I passed by a sign in Barrington that read” Unmask Our Children”.
How dramatic.
Would the kids think that masks were some form of torture? Would they be …
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8/10/21
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Governor Dan McKee recently initiated a new, temporary indoor mask mandate and proof of vaccine requirements. Do you agree with his decision?
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12/20/21
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Dear Chairwoman Bae, Ms. Basse, Dr. Douglas, Mr. McCrann and Ms. Sevetson,
As we begin a new academic year, National Education Association Barrington (NEAB) feels it is important to share …
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9/9/22
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My parents always taught us to be gracious in victory as well as in defeat. One event that should be a source of gratitude to others and respect for a vanguished opponent is a stunning victory in a …
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10/6/22
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To the editor:
I have one question for each of us to ponder as early voting starts leading up to Election Day on November 8th – do you think our town of Barrington is better off now than …
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10/21/22
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The school department is deep into the process of redesigning and possibly rebuilding schools. That process has been happening for more than two years, has continued through two versions of the …
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7/20/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: Last week, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee and RIDOT Director Peter Alviti offered a glimmer of hope for frustrated drivers. A plan developed with the Federal Highway Administration …
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By Ian Donnis
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2/26/24
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To the editor:
I am writing you with the hope you can answer a question for me in your weekly paper.
I am a resident of Bristol, but my business is located in Portsmouth.
Our so-called …
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11/6/19
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Experienced and inexperienced bicyclists are all welcome on the East Bay Bike Path. It is one of Rhode Island’s popular calling cards for tourism.
The two bicycle bridges in Warren and …
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4/29/21
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More than 600 Rhode Island students from grades 7 to 12 were featured in the 2021 RIMEA (Rhode Island Music Education Association) All-State Music Festival Concert, premiering on YouTube on May 2, …
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5/26/21
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To the editor:
My son recently told me about a multiple choice question on an American Government test. The question was (paraphrased): Elected officials are supposed to serve in the …
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10/21/22
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To the editor:
Barrington has one-fifth the statewide rate of positive COVID-19 tests.
We're fortunate that we have many office workers able to work from home. We have few apartment buildings, …
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5/13/20
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Three couples sued the Center for Reproductive Medicine, a fertility clinic in Alabama, for inadvertently destroying their embryos. An interloper got into the storage facility, opened up a …
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By Arlene Violet, Esq.
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2/26/24
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To the editor:
After reading recent letters, I felt compelled to share an experience with Representative Knight of District 67.
I moved my family to RI 23 years ago and to Barrington …
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10/22/22
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