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Letter: Continuing the conversation on slavery

To the editor: I want to sincerely thank those who responded to my letter on slavery. I find it interesting, I wrote a letter documenting the history of slavery , and it seems to … more

11/29/22

Letter: Barrington should conduct review of our public spaces

To the editor: I was one of the people who watched as an enormous, rotten tree fell on a spectator during a Little League game at Sowams Elementary this past Saturday. I am also one of the many … more

9/15/23

Editorial: The Bristol Warren district deserves better schools

The communities of Bristol and Warren have almost everything going for them. They are home to beautiful coastlines, world-class sailing, historic downtowns, working farms, booming manufacturers, … more

10/25/23

Letter: Agreed on the importance of trees

I just returned from Florida and I can attest to how terribly hot it can be if you are not in A/C or under a tree. more

4/4/24

Arlene Violet: Treasurer Magaziner has been ahead of the curve

Before any General Officer addressed the chaotic sign-up for the COVID-19 vaccine, General Treasurer Seth Magaziner was advocating for a centralized registration process and coordination. Two … more

By Arlene Violet | 2/24/21

Letter: Vaccinate teachers, and make schools safer

To the editor: Rhode Island has committed again and again to in-person classes throughout this pandemic. As a teacher, I know that in-person learning is the best option for students and does not … more

3/5/21

Letter: Disgusted by some local dog-walkers

To the editor: My wife and I regularly walk our dog on leash in our neighborhood, and we are always careful to pick up any poop our dog might leave on lawns and take it home to dispose of … more

4/22/22

Letter: An open letter to the BWRSD School Committee

To the editor: Well, this is a new low for the loose coalition of five members within the current School Committee for the Bristol Warren Regional School District. The idea that you would vote to NOT … more

6/1/22

Letter: Let’s stand up to Rhode Island Energy

To the editor: The monopoly of Rhode Island Energy is hiking our prices up as much as 47%. We all received an email about it from our energy overlords over the summer, and my question is, why … more

10/19/22

The bonfire had been a tradition at BHS for many years.

Editorial: Building on the bonfire

It was great seeing people gather for a pre-Thanksgiving bonfire at Barrington High School last week. The bonfire had been a tradition at BHS for many years, but the pandemic and then bad weather … more

11/30/22

Letter: Compassionate Care Act has many flaws

To the editor: Recently, a guest editorial by Bonnie Evans praised the euphemistically named “Compassionate Care Act” being proposed once again at the State House. Far too many … more

2/14/23

Letter: Many residents oppose proposed Assembly abortion bill

To the editor: Vice President Kamala Harris recently excoriated Russia for committing crimes against humanity by their bombing and killing innocent civilians in Ukraine. Her statement is absolutely … more

3/3/23

Letter: Teenage boys in Barrington paid for our sundaes

To the editor: A few weeks ago on a Friday evening my sister was visiting me. She said, "I have a $20 gift card for Newport Creamery. Come on I'll treat you to a sundae." My sister is 84 … more

6/14/23

Letter: Barrington's investment may become a handout to developer

To the editor: We applaud the Town Council for calling a meeting to discuss the future of the monastery property on Aug. 30. However, We were surprised and dismayed with the ultimate outcome of … more

9/15/23

Letter: Issues at the high school don’t necessitate a new one

My point is simply this: The building problems and environmental problems of the existing High School can probably be completely resolved for an investment of about $30 million to $40 million. more

10/12/23

Column: I love the smell of machines in the morning

Making stuff, and knowing how to fix stuff, is an art form that for reasons beyond my comprehension, we stopped appreciating as a society for a long time. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/4/24

Letter: Councilor Brier is wrong on annual assessments

Councilor Jacob Brier's letter "Why I support annual revaluation" only succeeds in sidestepping the real problem: an ongoing lack of proper oversight of the assessor's office by the … more

3/6/20

Editorial: The best and the worst

Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, was a surreal day in Warren. A day that began with gridlock on the streets and water overwhelming so many of the town’s roadways and infrastructure, ended with multiple … more

9/10/21

Letter: Use large one-time fundings for once-in-a-lifetime opportunities

To the editor: I attended in person (and spoke at) the April 5 Planning Board meeting to get a general sense of the current status of the plans for the Carmelite Monastery and the Shine Harmony … more

4/22/22

Letter: Something is up — and it’s not the drywall…

To the editor: At the the Financial Town Meeting on June 16, 2021, out of the total 14,768 eligible voters in Barrington, the 351 voters who attended held a close vote to acquire the 25 Watson … more

9/15/23

Letter: A new building won’t fix everything

After we raze it, do we really need to build another high school? more

10/12/23

Editorial: These staggering school investments are overdue

This is not a great time to build a new school or rehabilitate an old school. Construction costs are soaring. The Massachusetts School Building Authority tracks data on major school construction … more

10/25/23

Letter: Town of Portsmouth guilty of lack of transparency

To the editor: There’s an old saying in our state that Rhode Islanders get the government they deserve. The same could be said for the Town of Portsmouth. The Town of … more

3/19/24

Letter: Softer police lights would still get the job done

I happened to read the recent Bristol Phoenix article announcing the Bristol Police Department’s acquisition of new patrol vehicles . It reminded me that each time I come upon one of these … more

2/5/20

Letter: Town's 4.6-acre open land purchase is for the birds!

To the editor: No, really. It’s for the birds. Many who read this are aware of the recent Cornell Lab of Ornithology report indicating that since the 1970’s songbird population in … more

3/6/20