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. …

As I run for re-election to the School Committee, I believe it is important to reaffirm the principles that guide my service and the responsibilities I take seriously as an elected official. Every …

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, …

Most polls show healthcare being one of the most pressing issues facing our country. There are many different groups and individuals affected by healthcare policy, with many of these attempting to …

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 …

There have been dozens of articles over the past few years regarding the fact that the state of Rhode Island, after more than five decades since the end of America’s involvement in Vietnam, still …

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 …

The day King George torched the town and tried to bring the East Bay down, dawned bright and cool and balmy. Ships shelled downtown, some ran aground unloading the redcoat army. They marched that day …

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 …

On one of Teddy’s last Colt State Park days, a random guy on a bike passed us and said “every day is a golden day.” Hesitant at first with the seemingly perfect quote thrown my way, I was …

 STORY OF THE WEEK : If you want something done, ask a busy person. That seems to be the mantra of Ken Block’s independent run for governor of Rhode Island. With just 46 days until voting ends …

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 …