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Editorial: School board owes the public an explanation

The drama is over, and Deb DiBiase is no longer principal of Mt. Hope High School. She announced on Wednesday morning that she had accepted another administrative position within the district , … more

6/24/22

Letter: Thanks for a very merry first year

To the editor: I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped us bring the Bristol Santa House to our community this holiday season. The overwhelming support we received was … more

12/29/22

Commentary: Recollecting on the hits and misses with those revered and renowned

I have finally, at long last, figured out how to travel...from Providence to East Providence. My lifelong habit was to cross a little red bridge and voila! There I was, decade after … more

By Mike Fink | 1/20/23

Letter: My intentions regarding adult entertainment ordinance

To the editor: The reason I researched the definition of adult entertainment was I recently read an article on the rapid growth of the adult entertainment during the pandemic, with growth trends … more

3/9/23

Letter: Coastal infrastructure needs effective planning

To the editor: It is encouraging that the town is joining efforts with URI to document changes to Bristol’s shoreline, but to what purpose? Photographs are useful in demonstrating … more

8/17/23

Letter: Crowley continues to put the cart before the horse

Joseph Crowley’s recent letter, entitled “ The real problem with our schools is poverty, ” continues a theme that he pursued in two previous letters. As I noted in a previous … more

11/14/19

Letter: ‘Culturally responsive’ education has a place here

Based on recent discussions in Bristol Warren school board meetings and subsequent letters to the editor, misconceptions remain in our community regarding the benefits of culturally responsive … more

11/11/21

Letter: It’s time to stay in our lanes

To the editor: Congrats to the teachers, administration, parents and, especially, students on the latest RICAS scores ! The numbers could not be more encouraging. Growth and actual scores are … more

12/7/22

Letter: In light of its destruction, the history of 135 Ferry Road

To the editor: Having once been a part of the larger estate of Reverend John Usher, 135 Ferry Road was built circa 1845-1850 and resided on land that was once part of a larger farming area on … more

12/29/22

Letter: Support for our performing artists

To the editor: This summer, our daughter was fortunate to be part of a wonderful group of kids who worked with Bristol Theater Company. Their hard work culminated this past weekend in four … more

8/17/23

Mommy, can that man in the mug shot be President?

The slight rumble which you may have heard on Wednesday evening during the Republican Presidential debate was former governor and U.S. Senator John Chafee, former Secretary of State Susan Farmer, … more

By Arlene Violet, Esq. | 8/29/23

Letter: Leave those tree snags alone!

As Hurricane Lee passed by this weekend, it left behind a variety of trees that have been uprooted or completely fallen as a result of the wind. Trees are the stalwarts of our New England landscape, … more

9/21/23

Letter: The real problem with our schools is poverty

The scores were unacceptable. Something needed to be done to fix the schools. Rhode Island? Yes, based on the second year of administering the RICAS. Massachusetts? Yes, based on the first years … more

11/13/19

Editorial: State priorities should be schools and jobs

Welcome to January, the season of rebirth, when all hope springs eternal … Something seem amiss? It is. Gov. Gina Raimondo’s State of the State address was easy to cheer. She … more

1/17/20

Letter: Bristol is an open and welcoming community

Our family purchased a home in Bristol in 2016 and became permanent residents in 2019. We settled on Bristol to spend our retirement because of the natural beauty, unparalleled history, but most … more

10/15/20

Editorial: Turmoil at the top in Bristol Warren schools

The Bristol Warren Regional School Committee is a mess. Even the nine people sitting in those seats should admit that. Aside from the string of controversies running through the school department … more

9/22/21

Letter: We cannot take our freedom for granted

“A veteran is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to ‘The USA for an amount of up to and including my life.’ ” The above … more

11/4/21

Letter: Warren fire rescue pay increase likely to have widespread effect

To the editor: In the last few weeks there has been a considerable amount of debate in Bristol regarding social and historical issues regarding monuments in town, and while I have very strong … more

4/6/22

Letter: Two wrongs do not make a right

In their article, “ Hypocrisy over cannabis vs. alcohol is striking, ” Annie Silvia and Beth Vorro decry Bristol’s opening of a fourth micro-brewery while opposing marijuana … more

6/24/22

Letter: 135 Ferry Road — gone forever

To the editor: The lessons of history remain an ongoing challenge for everyone. One lesson which is unchangeable, and always proven true is simple: once it’s gone, it’s gone for … more

12/29/22

Letter: Maroon, white, and sky blue?

To the editor: Greetings from Twin Falls, Idaho! We traveled 2,540 miles to view the painted lines upon your streets. Quick question — who chose the colors? They didn't quite match the … more

8/17/23

Letter: Understand the link between Trump and ‘traditional values’

As we inch closer to election day, the small number of Trump supporters in Rhode Island have become more vocal, waving flags on the bay, holding small gatherings, and participating in other similar … more

10/15/20

Letter: Officers ARE leaving for greener pastures — that’s the problem

Last week’s Phoenix contained a letter to the editor criticizing my opinion on the low police officer salaries in Bristol, and it appears that letter writer missed my point. What I was … more

11/4/21

Letter: School district isn’t racist — but it is failing

Bristol Warren’s schools aren’t racist … Worse, they are not succeeding at teaching math and science to the majority of children of any color or religion. The real problem … more

11/11/21

How do women factor into races for Governor and Congress?

STORY OF THE WEEK: When women run for office in Rhode Island, they usually win. Years of gains in the state Senate, for example, resulted in the chamber being equally divided between male and female … more

By Ian Donnis | 2/11/22