To the editor: Dr. Anthony Fauci has dedicated his long life to protecting us all from deadly viruses, including ebola, HIV, and COVID-19. Our nation’s New Year’s Resolution should be to …
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1/6/22
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The members of our Bristol and Warren community stated unequivocally that our kids deserve better, and that they share our vision.
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11/21/23
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To the editor: I want to praise the Warren Times-Gazette for having hit the trifecta in its Dec. 29 edition: Lucy Probert’s excellent reporting (“Stop Your Engines!”) on Sharon …
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1/6/22
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To the editor:
Only once has Mike Pence stood up to Donald Trump and that was a political calculation rather than a courageous response.
Pence’s silence during the Trump presidency, …
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7/8/22
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To the editor: What a painful two years it has been for all of us, but especially for our communities’ children. They have lost times and experiences that they will never get back. And they …
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1/6/22
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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, …
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10/11/22
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What if we could address the youth mental health crisis, health problems resulting from chronic sedentary behaviors, academic disengagement and “nature deficit disorder” all at once?
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6/13/24
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To the editor:
Remember when - it was only a few years ago - that Boston’s parking lots near Fenway Park were gouging fans with ridiculously astronomical parking fees. Why would …
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11/4/21
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I now live in Minnesota but appreciate the exciting improvements I read about in The Bristol Phoenix today.
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6/13/24
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Can you find which one doesn't belong?
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6/13/24
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During the summer months, many local news stories fly under the radar, and one that received little feedback is a new program in Bristol allowing bow and arrow deer hunting on …
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9/7/23
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Standing under, and for, this Colored Umbrella, our Flag, our Freedom...May it always be.
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6/13/24
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To the editor:
In August of this year, my home was struck by lightning, causing it to be on fire. I wasn’t aware of the fire until a neighbors, Alisa Travers and Zackery Anderson, came …
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9/29/22
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To the editor:
The Bristol Warren Regional School District (BRWSD) is in the process of seeking approval of a $200 million bond issue for the construction of a new high school and for making …
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9/7/23
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Those were the good old days. They say the country is progressing, but in what direction?
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6/13/24
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To the editor: Back in the spring I expressed my concerns in a letter to the editor regarding the low pay, personnel shortage, and reliance on mutual aid from surrounding towns regarding our fire …
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9/29/22
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Every garden bed should have some, especially a prominent one that greets visitors and residents coming and going.
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6/13/24
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A concise and thoughtful letter appeared recently by Noel Hewitt of this town regarding Diversity Committees and questioning the need for them. I was impressed by his reasoning in addressing …
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9/16/21
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To the editor:
The Portsmouth Town Council's approval last week of a plan to put license plate reading cameras at the Mt. Hope Bridge is fatally flawed, and if they are at all concerned about the …
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6/21/22
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To the editor:
The Times-Gazette’s thorough reporting of the 14 bills that have been proposed in the State House of Representatives to address the housing crisis is most welcome. The …
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3/23/23
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While I remain opposed to the construction of the new high school at its present location, I was disappointed to read of the criticism by certain residents leveled at school committee members regarding their advocacy for approval of the bond.
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11/9/23
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To the editor:
As the likely legalization of recreational marijuana for residents over 21 years of age in Rhode Island is moving forward, I encourage parents to learn how this could impact their …
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4/20/21
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The time for diplomatic nuance and PC deference is past.
I stand opposed to critical race theory (CRT) ideology infiltrating the public school curriculum. It is divisive, destructive and …
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9/17/21
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It’s easy to miss the good news about the Bristol Warren schools these days. The constant turmoil from our school committee leadership is in the headlines again, giving our district another …
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10/28/21
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One in four households with children in Rhode Island are food insecure, meaning they struggle to afford adequate food.
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By Andrew Schiff
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5/20/22
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