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Is Rhode Island's glass half-full, or half-empty?
STORY OF THE WEEK: Gov. Dan McKee had a high-profile platform last Tuesday, using his State of the State speech to assert that Rhode Island is “flipping the script” from some of the less … more
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Letter: Felag addressed my issue, and quickly!
A few weeks ago, I reached out to my State Senator, Walter Felag Jr., about a minor traffic concern. Senator Felag promptly returned my call that same day. After listening to my concerns, he assured … more
Felag addressed my issue, and quickly!
To the editor: A few weeks ago, I reached out to my state senator, Walter Felag, Jr., about a minor traffic concern. Senator Felag promptly returned my call that same day. After listening to my … more
Editorial: Hazard in the south end of town
Patrick T. Conley’s Dec. 26 letter regarding the merging of routes 114 and 136 at the southern end of town was spot on. He noted that he and his wife Gail have long lobbied for some form of … more
Letter: Hotel wetlands permit granted without merit
To the editor: As described by Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM), the proposed hotel development will alter and disturb 4,717 square feet of swamp and 45,200 square … more
Letter: Is RI Energy taking advantage of its customers?
To the Editor: If you receive a monthly billing statement from RI Energy you will want to continue reading. I believe you will find this letter an interesting read. You may even want to follow … more
Letter: Gratitude for a magical season
Dear Editor: On behalf of myself and the board of directors at the James D. Rielly Foundation, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this holiday season at the Bristol … more
Some resolutions for Bristol
At the time of the year when folks pause for self-reflection and renewal, a few resolutions for Bristol to consider in 2025 … • Resolve to dive deeply into strategic plans for better … more
A New Year’s resolution for state leaders
Here is a basic New Year’s resolution for state political leaders: “Spend taxpayer money as if it were you own.” Instead, far too many politicians make giddy spending decisions … more
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Editorial: Ethical gaps and lapses in R.I. government
Kudos to Common Cause Rhode Island for filing a complaint and seeking a tighter code of ethics in Rhode Island in the wake of a scandal involving Gov. Dan McKee and the awarding of a $5.2 million … more
Letter: Silver Creek abutter fears flooding will get worse
To The Editor: Last week's Phoenix featured a front page article reporting the Rhode Island DEM approval for a proposed hotel being built on wetlands on Gooding Ave. along with an editorial … more
Letter: DEM’s approval of Gooding hotel violates state planning
To the editor: The long-standing flooding problem in the Silver Creek Watershed will be worsened if the DEM's approval of the proposed hotel site on Gooding Avenue is allowed to stand. It flies … more
Letter: An accident waiting to happen
Dear Editor, Back in 2003 after ten years of lobbying with the help of Halsey Herreshoff and Bristol’s state legislators, my wife Gail and I secured passage of state law 31-25-27.2 banning … more
Letter: Story brought back great football memories
To the editor: The story in last week’s Warren Times-Gazette about Julie Abruzzi brought back some wonderful memories of her Dad. Growing up in Montreal, Canada, our favorite football team, … more
Editorial: DEM leaves coal in Bristol’s stocking
The decision by the Department of Environmental Management’s office of Water Resources to permit the alteration of freshwater wetlands off Gooding Avenue, filling in some 1.15 acres, is … more
The bridge fallout still hovers over R.I. and the governor
      1. STORY OF THE WEEK: Dec. 11 marks the one-year anniversary of the abrupt emergency closing of the westbound Washington Bridge, a crisis whose full effect will … more
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A Great Horned Owl surveys its territory from a native cherry tree perch in the East Bay. Great Horned Owls are widespread across the U.S. but bird count surveys have shown a significant decreasing trend in the eastern region. Photo courtesy of Butch Lombardi.
The symbiotic relationships between owls and woodpeckers
Head outside on a clear winter night in the East Bay and you might just be greeted by the deep, soft hoots of Great Horned Owls advertising their territories and calling to their mates. Listen more … more
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Editorial: Access for all at the Bristol docks
A local nonprofit’s request to install a lift for wheelchair-bound boat passengers at the town’s public marina is reasonable on its merits. Like offering transient slips, a pumpout … more
Dr. Patrick T. Conley, chairman of the U.S. Constitution Council, delivers an address to dignitaries at Philadelphia’s Independence Hall on Dec. 15, 1991, to mark the Bicentennial of the Bill of Rights. U.S. Chief Justice Warren Burger delivered a similar address on that day in Richmond, Virginia.
In praise and recognition of America’s Bill of Rights
December 15 is the anniversary of our Bill of Rights. On that date in 1791, Virginia’s ratification of Articles I through X of our Constitution incorporated them permanently into our … more
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Editorial: Explore Bristol! Then go home
As it makes life better for its residents, Bristol should be wary of making life difficult for its visitors. In recent weeks, the local government has passed two new ordinances aimed at outsiders. … more
Letter: A tribute to Guiteras School
Reading the article in the Bristol Phoenix about the closing of Guiteras School immediately brought back the early memories where my 45 years of teaching secondary-school mathematics began in 1963 at … more
Letter: At last, the Pokanokets are returned to their native lands
On Nov. 15, 2024, Brown University returned 255 acres of Mt. Hope (Potumtuk) land in Bristol to the people who had been stewarding it for 12,000 years. Nearly 350 years ago, King Philip’s … more
Correction – the Christmas Festival tradition goes back to 1987
In the Oct. 10 issue of the Bristol Phoenix, on page 4, there is an article with respect to the upcoming Christmas Festival . The opening sentence states: “Since its inception in 2021, the … more
During its heyday, the Barrington-Bristol Thanksgiving Day battle featured the likes of former Bristol stars (and cousins) Raymond "Little Ray" Almeida ((left) and Augie Almeida, who would later become head coach of the Barrington Eagles. 
Column: There’s nothing like the high school football rivalries
High school football rivalries…there’s nothing quite like it at this time of year.   Whether you were rooting for the old Warren Redskins or Bristol Colts or the Barrington … more
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Letter: Bristol’s non-resident parking rules are broad, maybe illegal
At its recent meeting, the Bristol Town Council had a first reading of a proposal to expand existing nonresident parking restrictions. I am a nonresident who parks overnight on the streets of Bristol and will be adversely affected by the proposed change. more
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