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Letter: Barrington Town Council — a lost cause

Dear Town Council, If we are still talking about geese, and not the needs of student athletes, you are lost. If you are talking about building on a dump, and not the … more

1/24/24

Letter: Bald eagles are here!

This will be short but sweet. Little Compton has Bald Eagles! The nesting place has been spotted and of course I am not going to tell you where in case some crazy decides to shoot them. If you … more

1/24/24

Letter: No stranger to antisemitism

I read the article regarding what Amanda Basse posted on the Israel and Hamas situation and the potential to inflame antisemitism in town. In the 25 years I lived in … more

1/24/24

Letter: Why was DEI proposal even shared?

To the editor: It’s time for us to consider whether the town’s DEI Committees are making our community diverse, equitable and inclusive. The history of aspersions cast … more

1/24/24

Letter: Barrington's interest policy is unfair and unlawful

I am writing to share my experience in resisting an interest charge assessed by the Town against my property tax account. I believe my experience may be useful to others. … more

1/23/24

Letter: A better you, for a better world

It is no secret that we have a major health crisis in this world, specifically in this country. This crisis is because our diets are too high in sodium, saturated fat, … more

1/23/24

Letter: Where were the Committee member’s posts?

To the editor: Very disappointed that when I read your article “ Crowd debates whether official ‘s posts were anti-semitic ” that no where in the article was there a quote of … more

1/23/24

Letter: Please explain how the economy is so ‘bad’

How bad is reality right now? Unemployment down, under 4 percent for two years. Employment up, with hundreds of thousands of jobs added every month. Wages up, if only … more

1/22/24

Letter: Waterfowl hunting is no cause for celebration

I would urge everyone to find other ways to appreciate these wonderful members of our environment than as an opportunity to destroy them. more

1/18/24

Letter: E-Bike bill is a wolf in sheep’s clothing

If the legislature would pass a bill as implied in the letter, with a simple classification of EMBs, along with age restrictions and helmet mandates, this would be pro-active. more

1/18/24

Letter: Warren could see 7 percent tax increase if nothing is done

I hope the savings account is not empty. more

1/17/24

Schneider's anti-Trump stance shows she's a rare breed in U.S. politics

STORY OF THE WEEK: Claudin Schneider is a rare breed in American politics: a Republican and former Rhode Island congresswoman who is doing everything in her power to stop Donald Trump from returning … more

By Ian Donnis | 1/16/24

Editorial: Time to change the graduation plan?

Nearly every public high school in Rhode Island has figured out that the best time to hold a graduation ceremony is not on a Saturday or a Sunday at the beginning of June. As the Barrington Times … more

1/12/24

Letter: Town Beach stage design is very disappointing

The rendering of a proposed Stage Shell for the Town Beach shown on the front page of the Jan. 4 edition of The Phoenix is a disappointing example of poor public architecture. more

1/11/24

Letter: The ‘what ifs’ of active transportation

What if the East Bay Bike Path had lighting? It would make it useful around the clock. more

1/11/24

Editorial: A tale of two developments

It is worthwhile to examine the fates of two developments that went before the Warren Planning Board last week, and what the implications of these decisions mean moving forward under the auspice of new housing laws in the state. more

1/10/24

The legislators are back, and so are familiar fiscal worries

STORY OF THE WEEK: The Rhode Island General Assembly returned to business last week, with the usual feeling of something akin to students returning to the classroom for the first day of school. House … more

By Ian Donnis | 1/9/24

Letter: Town deal with SouthCoast Wind deserves support

Next Tuesday, Jan. 16, at Portsmouth High School, there will be a special Town Council meeting to vote on a proposed agreement with SouthCoast Wind to run an electric line along … more

1/9/24

Letter: Gen. Flynn deserves R.I. Hall of Fame induction

I am responding to David Schoorens’s letter in your Dec. 28, 2023 edition. Mr. Schoorens knowingly or unknowingly leaves out the key facts regarding Gen. Flynn’s … more

1/8/24

Disqualifying Trump? It’s a collision course

The Colorado court’s ruling disqualifying Donald J. Trump as a candidate for the presidency on the basis of the 14th Amendment, a clause of which eliminates from holding an office anyone who … more

By Arlene Violet | 1/5/24

Letter: Thanks to community for input on Port Marker

During the month of December around 200 members of the community came to view the models and to leave a thoughtful comment about one or more of them. more

1/5/24

Letter: Thank you to all who helped after Franklin Court fire

The success of our facility and the safety of our residents are testaments to the community's unwavering commitment to fostering an environment of care and respect for our elders and disabled persons. more

1/5/24

Letter: Thank you to all who make Bristol so merry

Together, we have created a holiday haven in Bristol that has brought smiles to many faces. Thank you, one and all, for your part in this heartwarming journey. more

1/5/24

Letter: Higher pay for police makes solid fiscal sense

It makes complete fiscal sense for these officers, and it's long past time for our town council to address this alarming turnover of our dedicated police officers and offer them a competitive salary. more

1/5/24

Letter: Short-term lessons for a long-term project

We should not dismiss ferry service as a long-term public transportation option altogether. more

1/4/24