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To the editor:
In October 2022, we hosted a book drive, collecting new books to benefit the members of the Boys and Girls Club of East Providence. Thanks to the incredible generosity of family, …
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12/30/22
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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 …
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12/29/22
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Many in this community are frustrated by the destruction of a beloved, historic home on Ferry Road in Bristol. The house itself was unique, it passed through a series of notable owners linked to the …
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12/29/22
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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 …
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12/29/22
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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 …
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12/29/22
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To the editor:
News Item…Gov. Greg Abbott sends bus loads of migrants to V.P.’s home during record cold snap…
Would someone please attempt to explain to me why sending …
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12/29/22
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To the editor:
Many thanks to Warren Voluntary Historic District commissioners who reached out to preservationists around the state for expert perspective on the proposed development at 113/119 …
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12/28/22
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To the editor:
On Dec. 5, the Warren Planning Board held a meeting for the Master Plan application to build an apartment building on Water Street, which requires the demolition of two historic …
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12/28/22
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To the editor:
This letter is a response to a speech made by Warren’s Planner, Bob Rulli, at the Dec. 15 Planning Board meeting, and the Dec. 21 article in the Warren Times on his …
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12/28/22
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The end of an era…I have to close the door to my office/salon for the final farewell to a record-breaking career. Here's the history of my project and my prospect.
My youngest uncle, who …
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By Mike Fink
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12/23/22
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To the editor:
In recent weeks, a lot of public attention has been understandably focused on the Low and Moderate Income Housing Act and its impact on the decision-making process of the Warren …
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12/22/22
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To the editor:
Calls for gun bans are well-meaning but misguided. People bent on evil and mayhem will get weapons. So-called gun control only disarms the law-abiding. Our only safety lies in …
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12/22/22
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To the editor:
Recently, a writer from the Phoenix questioned the chairperson of the Bristol Christmas Festival committee regarding the use of the term "Christmas" in the title of the annual …
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12/22/22
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On January 3, I will humbly take the oath of office and become Rhode Island’s 13th Secretary of State. That will officially conclude my 32-plus years as an educator, coach and athletic director …
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By Gregg Amore
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12/22/22
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To the editor:
Truth be told, my initial reaction last year when my wife said she was going to put a holiday tree up at Barrington Beach was, "some kid will light that on fire." She did it …
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12/21/22
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STORY OF THE WEEK: House Speaker Joe Shekarchi remains in an enviable political position heading into his second term in what is sometimes called the most powerful post in Rhode Island state …
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By Ian Donnis
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12/20/22
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To the editor:
I want to thank the citizens of Portsmouth that took the time to vote on Election Day. I am especially grateful and appreciative to those who voted for me and have given me …
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12/19/22
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All of Barrington’s six schools have traffic challenges during the morning rush hour and afternoon dismissal. Best are the three elementary schools, which of course have the smallest student …
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12/16/22
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To the editor: Thank you, thank you, thank you! We can’t thank Dave Scarpino and the Christmas Festival Committee enough for the spectacular celebration this year. The Christmas Snow Ball was …
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12/15/22
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To the editor: Our society has created a culture of intolerance, preventing our mind from holding multiple views of the the same issue. Increasingly, society pressures us to keep only one belief and …
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12/15/22
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To the editor:
Last week's Phoenix contained a letter to the editor lampooning and ridiculing a previous letter by former school committee candidate Tony Morettini regarding the improved test …
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12/15/22
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To the editor:
Last year, the Rhode Island general assembly enacted significant laws that limit gun cartridge capacity, raise the age limit for owning riffles to 21 and prohibit the carry of …
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12/15/22
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To the editor:
The Town is to be congratulated on their acquisition of the property at Gooding Avenue and Metacom. This wooded and partially wetland tract is an important part of the wetlands …
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12/15/22
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To the editor:
My wife and I are recent Bristolians, and we want to say thanks for the wonderful and welcoming community we’ve found here. The tree lighting, and Christmas celebration this …
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12/15/22
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To the editor:
According to an administrator at Rhode Island Housing, when an “affordable housing” plan is locally denied and then appealed before the State Housing Appeal Board …
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12/14/22
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