Opinion
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To the editor:
As a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, I wonder why it is thought that we need to defend Fr. Zinno, a holy and sacrificial priest.
There is but one holy, …
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7/13/23
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To the editor:
Last week's Phoenix featured an article regarding the need for a new high school to replace the existing Mt. Hope High School and the obstacles that may be encountered if a …
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7/13/23
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To the editor:
Well, we just completed another year, 238 annual celebrations under our collective belt, and we will start looking at number 239 real soon. As I stroll into September, I will …
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7/13/23
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To the editor:
I’m writing in regard to the closing of all side streets in downtown Bristol at 8:00 a.m. I don’t think this was ever done before.
This morning I traveled down …
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7/13/23
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To the editor:
I am disheartened, frustrated, and bewildered that some people have reacted so strongly against the installation of simple, harmless street signs around Bristol meant to create a …
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7/10/23
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Despite a heavy drenching of rain that lasted more than an hour, before and at the start of Tuesday’s parade, the show went on. Many marchers were dripping wet. Many spectators were beyond soaked. Yet most stuck it out, dealt with the consequences, and had a great time.
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7/6/23
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To the editor:
As the Vice-Chairman and Parade Chairman of the last two years, I would like to send a big heartfelt thank you to the town officials of Bristol, the Bristol Police Department, the …
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7/6/23
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To the editor:
In response to Alayne White’s op-ed piece published in last week’s East Bay Life section , “What to do when an SUV of drunken teens rolls up,” I commend …
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6/29/23
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To the editor:
Last week's Phoenix contained a letter to the editor criticizing the Rhode Island Legislature for what he perceived were poor budget decisions, and while that letter writer is …
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6/29/23
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I am writing, I hope not as the only person to do so, to register concern about the 2023 repainted Parade Route Stipe. Rather than the sharp, brilliant colors of the red, white, …
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6/29/23
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It’s not a secret that St. Mary’s strongly believes it should have its own dedicated priest so we can continue our path forward…but that has not happened.
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6/29/23
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June was pockmarked by events which suggest to me that ethics as a guiding force is in full decline. Locally, we had the pathetic saga of two administrators of Gov. Dan McKee engaging in unchecked …
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By Arlene Violet, Esq.
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6/27/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: The troubled March trip to Philadelphia by two Rhode Island officials continues to make waves. Following revelations, via ProJo, about a January lunch at the Capital Grill that …
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By Ian Donnis
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6/27/23
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The crown jewel of citizen science for biological nature observations is “iNaturalist,” a social network with more than 2.6 million participants. Using …
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By Norman Dudziak and Sally Johnson
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6/20/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: The after-life of the March trip by two Rhode Island officials to Philadelphia continued to echo loudly. After an initial burst of media coverage, the story got picked up by the …
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By Ian Donnis
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6/20/23
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The fact that the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2023 graduated amidst the looming threat of a thunderstorm could not have been more appropriate.
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6/16/23
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To the editor:
The Bristol 4th of July Block Dance Party originated in the 50s, spearheaded by a wonderful woman who was a renowned educator, including time as a teacher, principal, and coach in …
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6/16/23
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To the editor:
Bright white stars shout on a field of blue Rhode Island be but one of fifty Founded in 1636, the sixth colony of thirteen The first to denounce the King, …
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6/16/23
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To the editor:
The labels on bills promoted by politicians commonly belie their true intent. The “Patriot Act” after 9/11 is a good example. The increased spying on civilians it …
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6/16/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: The floodgates opened last week on the problematic visit by two high-level state Department of Administration officials to Philadelphia in March. Attorney General Peter Neronha …
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By Ian Donnis
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6/12/23
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To the editor: Bette Davis, in her star performance of “All About Eve,: famously said, “Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy night.” I wish it had said, …
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6/8/23
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To the editor: The public is being told how today's kids are dealing with mental health issues due to the pandemic. Here is some perspective: If you were born in 1900 most Americans lived in rural …
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6/8/23
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To the editor:
Mr. Lint [author of the letter ‘The good old days weren't always good’, which published last week] seems to think the kids of today should just toughen up, because …
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6/8/23
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To the editor:
I am writing to set the record straight regarding a comment in Speakout entitled "Someone will be killed or hurt" that was published in the June 1, 2023 edition of the Phoenix. …
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6/8/23
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Some dear friends have a new granddaughter who is a healthy, happy, good baby. Yet they report that a recent overnight stay was harder than they expected or recalled. Babies often get fussy when …
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6/7/23
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