To the editor: As a parent of two children and a school psychologist with more than a decade of experience in public education, I am running for School Committee because I believe every child …

To the editor: There are 47 states in the U.S. that offer some kind of early voting. Here in Rhode Island, early voting for the midterm general election starts on Wednesday, Oct. 14, and Election Day …

If you live in Bristol, you know how special our town is. Our waterfront, parks, open spaces and connection to Narragansett Bay are important parts of what makes Bristol a great place to live. …

To the editor: On November 3 Rhode Islanders will get another chance to end the neglect and embarrassment of being the only American state without a state historical museum by approving Question 4, …

To the editor: No one in their right mind would vote for any state bond. The State of Rhode Island is deeply in debt. Our per capita state debt is fifth nationally at $5,303 for each resident. …

To the editor: Medicare open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, and Rhode Islanders should review their coverage carefully. Traditional Medicare is run by the federal government …

To the editor: Last week's Phoenix featured a front page article regarding the recent local candidate forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the Bristol Phoenix, and one of the first …

To the editor: Bristol voters will choose school committee members this November, and candidate forums tell only part of the story. Having previously spoken with some of this year's candidates and …

To the editor: There are some evenings that remind you just how special our community really is. “A Night at the Vineyard,” Bristol Rotary’s recent Gala, was one of those evenings. As President …

To the editor: On Saturday, Sept. 19 the BYSA under-10 boys competitive soccer team attended the RWU men’s soccer game and accompanied the players on the field for pregame introductions. That in …

There is a strange measure of success that many desirable communities eventually confront. People want to live there. Home values rise. Neighborhoods become more sought after. A house bought decades …

To the editor, I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank the leaders and members of the Bristol Rotary for their recent, generous donation to the Bristol Health Equity Zone (HEZ). With …

To the editor: With the recent passing of Dolly Parton and Gloria Steinem — two extraordinary women who made the world a better place — I couldn’t help but reflect on the other inspiring and …

To the editor: Bristol is a town that understands the importance of history, tradition, and community service. That is why the current discussion about the future use of Town Hall should include not …

To the editor: After unsuccessful attempts to get a new crosswalk sign installed at a very dangerous crosswalk, a letter published in the Bristol Phoenix got almost immediate results with the …

To the editor: We like to think only local matters are important to us here in Bristol, but we are subject to world politics nevertheless. Bristol is composed entirely of immigrants from the …

Whether in the printed press, on the radio, via broadcast TV, streaming services or blogs, it’s been hard to miss the national news coverage of Flock safety cameras within the last few months. The …

Recent letters to the editor about local elections discuss the lack of candidates, or how many current officeholders run unopposed. Some suggest that more opposing party candidates need to run or …

How much of our lives do we spend looking at a screen? Our phones, computers, tablets, and televisions keep us informed and entertained, but they can also keep us sitting alone and disconnected from …

To the editor: Three weeks ago, I wrote a letter explaining how simple 4th grade math indicates that Rhode Island’s misguided efforts to “punish” wealthy residents by imposing the “Taylor …

To the editor: Next time you walk past the blue collection box outside the Bristol Post Office on Hope Street, take a look at the label on the front. It lists four pickup times on weekdays: 4:15 …

To the editor: Rhode Island is up against real challenges, and in Bristol we are seeing them firsthand. Our coastline is changing. Technology is upending the way people work. Meeting this moment …

To the editor: With summer ending, folks are focused on their kids returning to school or planning end of season activities. Fewer people are paying attention to the statewide primary elections, …

To the editor: This year, your primary election vote is the most impactful way to elect leaders who will fight for and deliver the change Rhode Island urgently needs. That’s why I hope you’ll …

To the editor: I would like to remind Mr. Nomiyama, and our young citizens, the reason we celebrate Victory Day. First, it’s not to forget the veterans that sacrificed their lives to keep our …