To the editor: Most often to maintain our composure, we just should apply a skeptical eye to what we read in the newspapers, smile to ourselves, and move on, but occasionally the truly ludicrous … more

If you’re the type of person who is curious about your community — and if you’re reading this, chances are, that’s you — then you’re going to love a new initiative … more

For hundreds of years in our form of government, the leaders of elected legislative bodies such as town councils have been members of the political party which controls the majority of the seats, so … more

On Wednesday, Dec. 23, we heard a soft knock on our front door, and when opening it, low and behold, in front of our home on Milk Street were the COVID Carolers singing Christmas songs. These were … more

By Arlene Violet Does the good outweigh the bad in 2020? Were someone to ask what events do I remember about 1980, 1990 or 2000 — even 2010 — I’d have to wrack my … more

Cursed 2020 has taken so much already (freedoms, joy, travel, livelihoods, not to mention precious lives) … did it need to take away the beloved snow day, too? When Rhode Island acted … more

To the editor: If “2020” was a movie, I would not recommend it! Avoid it. Fast forward. It’s been harder for some to watch and experience than others.  We are all tired … more

I reviewed the bike path extension project website in relation to the “High Street” option. Some of my unknowns from this limited review have surely been discussed in workshops. The … more

Reporter Tom Mooney, who earlier interviewed me about my objection to removing the words “Providence Plantations” from the state’s name — a view the Journal allowed me to … more

I am grateful to the town leadership for moving the East Bay Bike Path extension project forward. I must say that I was disappointed in what the contractor recommended as a route. The number one … more