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STORY OF THE WEEK: Claudin Schneider is a rare breed in American politics: a Republican and former Rhode Island congresswoman who is doing everything in her power to stop Donald Trump from returning … more
Nearly every public high school in Rhode Island has figured out that the best time to hold a graduation ceremony is not on a Saturday or a Sunday at the beginning of June. As the Barrington Times … more
STORY OF THE WEEK: The Rhode Island General Assembly returned to business last week, with the usual feeling of something akin to students returning to the classroom for the first day of school. House … more
I am responding to David Schoorens’s letter in your Dec. 28, 2023 edition. Mr. Schoorens knowingly or unknowingly leaves out the key facts regarding Gen. Flynn’s … more
The Colorado court’s ruling disqualifying Donald J. Trump as a candidate for the presidency on the basis of the 14th Amendment, a clause of which eliminates from holding an office anyone who … more
We should not dismiss ferry service as a long-term public transportation option altogether. more
As citizens we don’t get to vote for the leadership or the statehouse rules; our representatives do that. Therefore, we should also press our representatives to place democracy above party and reform the rules of the legislature. more
While this service could potentially be a fun concept to bolster tourism between Providence and the East Bay during the summer, it is far too costly to continue utilizing as an ineffective traffic mitigation tool. more
To the editor: The Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame has inducted Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, the disgraced general officer and momentary national security advisor to the Trump administration. … more
Construction is underway to build thousands of huge wind turbines from New Jersey to Maine. From an average Joe’s perspective, this process feels extremely rushed, and there are dozens of unanswered questions. more
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 … more
I write to respond to your editorial of November 29, 2023 in which you offer some comments on affordable housing.   I feel compelled to address the statement that, several … more
Renovation and expansion of the Sowams and Hampden Meadows elementary schools would cost about the same – between $46 and $48 million. They would take about the same time to complete – … more
We cannot help but be skeptical about a package of affordable housing-related laws that will take effect in 30 days. What will it mean for Barrington’s zoning standards? Will our neighborhoods … more
The impact of the Interstate 195 bridge closure cannot be overstated. It suffocates areas of Providence and East Providence, both economically and functionally, for months. more
To the editor: I want to thank Mr. Clyne for sharing his letter on firearms.   As we discuss gun rights, it is essential to keep in mind that this is not just a national issue but a … more
To the editor: Arguments between Second Amendment defenders and detractors can only be relevant if accurate facts are discussed. Chris Clynes’ Nov. 28 letter misuses and misunderstands … more
To the editor: In reading Mr. Fletcher’s November 23 criticism of an earlier Barrington Times opinion piece, I reflected on my first encounter with “gun safety”. I was about … more
In September, the Sogkonate Garden Club of Little Compton collected over 87 pounds of trash from our beaches in one day and over the past year, Friends of the Saugatucket in Wakefield collected over … more
It’s almost crass to write about the Israeli-Hamas war in the abstract. Whether it is a father searching for his children under rubble that had been his home in Gaza or a parent and child bound … more
To the editor: I feel obliged to answer Mr. Hewett’s letter (“Voters in Rhode Island do not seem able to get it,” Portsmouth Times, Nov. 30) about the integrity, or perhaps … more
To the editor: It’s personal for me. Let’s just call it “top of heart” (and mind). After seven decades I’ve become more reflective even as the events of October 7, … more
To the editor: I am reaching out as chair of the Barrington Charter Review Commission (CRC) with a request for help from our entire Barrington community. The Barrington CRC is up and … more
To the editor: As the echoes of Thanksgiving still resonate throughout our town, Tap-In would like to thank the people of Barrington for your generous contributions to Tap-In's pantry shelves. … more
To the editor: I want to publicly thank the Capozza, Johnson and Pickering families for their kind and thoughtful gifts and cards on Veterans’ day. So nice to be remembered. Mike … more
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