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Every child in Rhode Island deserves to go to a school that is safe, warm, dry, and equipped for 21st-century learning.
In 2018, I co-chaired the state’s School Building Task …
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By Seth Magaziner
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3/18/22
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To the editor:
The political conflict we have been consumed by in the United States is becoming understood by many as a planned tactic to “soften” the American people. The …
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3/11/22
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In the first Star Wars movie—you know with the Jawas, Sand People, Greedo, “Let the Wookie win” and the trash monster—there’s a scene on the Millenium Falcon where …
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By Dr. Kevin M. Blanchard
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3/11/22
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To the editor:
The recent Town Council meeting reinforced to me that there is a Barrington Power Structure in place that feels overwhelming and intimidating. I received a stern admonishment from …
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3/11/22
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To the editor: The Phoenix printed a story in the East Bay Window section last week, which prompted me to write this letter. The article, written by Scott Pickering and headlined “Tax bills in …
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3/10/22
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To the editor: Bristol Blooms will celebrate its 10th anniversary this spring — a decade of beautifying our historic downtown with blooming flower baskets and festive holiday wreaths! …
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3/10/22
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To the editor: The Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker group met recently with our Town Council . Our original plan had been to place a memorial marker near to our waterfront in following the practice …
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3/10/22
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To the editor: The Leadership of the Bristol Warren Regional School District has done a remarkable job these last two years, prioritizing the health and safety of our kids and staff during the …
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3/10/22
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To the editor:
Have you driven through the tony neighborhoods of Barrington lately? Who are these people behind the "Hate Has No Home Here" yard signs infesting the the landscape like vestigial …
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3/9/22
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To the editor:
On Feb. 4, 2022, I sent a letter to the Portsmouth Town Clerk titled, “The Importance of Strong, Protective, and Enforceable Contracts for Town Enterprises.” I …
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3/7/22
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To the editor:
When it comes to promoting personal agendas and ignoring stakeholders, the Barrington School Committee makes us all feel like we are waking up every morning to “I Got You …
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3/3/22
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To the editor:
There is a philosophical exercise in the field of ethics known as the ‘trolley problem.’ There are many versions of the ‘trolley problem’, but in simple …
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3/3/22
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To the editor: My son Alex did not live a tragic life. But he also did not live an easy life. From his early years, Alex struggled for three decades with an invisible and progressive illness that was …
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3/3/22
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To the editor: Previously, Reps. Susan Donovan and June Speakman took a tip from “one of your readers” to be more forthcoming with all their constituents , not just the elect who receive …
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3/3/22
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To the editor: The essential history and character of Warren is embedded in the buildings, structures and sites that surround us. Destroy these and Warren becomes an endless string of housing …
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3/3/22
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To the editor:
I was stunned by the letter to the editor in your Feb. 24 issue by George P. Cooper. Your policy is that you will print any letter that is tasteful and accurate. This one was …
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3/3/22
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To the editor: Last week's Phoenix contained a letter to the editor attacking and ridiculing Stephan Brigidi regarding his efforts to have the town council approve a privately-funded monument on …
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3/3/22
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As a high school Criminal Law teacher, I wanted to address some of Peter Hewett's comments about the new Sex Education Bill that was proposed. A huge part of my curriculum is about human trafficking, …
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3/3/22
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To the editor:
It warmed my heart to hear about the film exploits of the Kinnane Brothers of Adamsville. My family and I watched "Head Coach" on Netflix a few weeks ago and I had no idea it was …
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3/2/22
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To The editor:
In response to the ongoing discussion of aquaculture on the Sakonnet River, I would like to add my observations. My family has lived on the Sakonnet River in Little Compton for …
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3/2/22
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Throughout Rhode Island, school committees have been gathering to discuss what their indoor mask policies will be after Gov. Dan McKee’s executive order expires this Friday. It appears that …
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3/2/22
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To the editor:
We all owe a debt of gratitude to the individuals who step up to serve our community on our School Committee, Town Council and Committee on Appropriations.
Municipal …
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3/1/22
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This editorial will be straightforward and brief. The issue at hand is clear: why would the Barrington School Committee mandate a third COVID shot for teachers when:
• Our school committee …
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2/28/22
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To the editor:
Thank you, Alison Robey, for sometimes turning down Raffi and turning up Taylor Swift so that three preschoolers with much older sisters could sing and dance to music that …
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2/28/22
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To the editor:Stephan Brigidi, the man who publicly recognized the privilege of his skin color and male bits, who wants others to recognize their white male privilege, is back with a new scam. Having …
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2/25/22
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