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Letter: The East Bay needs its own hospital
To the editor: Thomas Paine, the often quoted colonial newsman, once wrote, “If you are afraid to offend, you can't be honest.” Hospitals across the river and the Washington … more
Letter: Thank you for supporting League candidate forums
To the editor: The League of Women Voters of Rhode Island would like to thank the candidates who participated and citizens who sent in questions for our forums in Bristol, Warren, Barrington and … more
Letter: 'Othering' has no place in our community
To the editor: It’s interesting to watch the range of reactions to the apparently hate-motivated shooting of five at the “Club Q” in Colorado Springs on the eve of the … more
Letter: Please do not demolish this house
To the editor: Dear Mr. and Mrs. Killion, I am writing to ask you to please reconsider your decision to demolish the Gothic Revival Cottage at 135 Ferry Road. I understand the … more
Letter: Body cameras should be utilized, even in schools
To the editor: In response to a letter authored by representatives from nearly 10 organizations in the Nov. 10 Phoenix, “Body-worn cameras don’t belong in schools,” I say … more
Letter: We cannot be ruled by our egos
To the editor: We cannot keep talking only to ourselves. It serves a limited purpose of solidarity but only reaffirms the ongoing divide amongst us. Whether a member of the left or right … more
Letter: SAT scores are even more impressive in context
To the editor: A recent article in the Times-Gazette indicated that the SAT English Language Arts (ELA) scores of Mt. Hope High students ranked 7th in the state. This achievement is even more … more
Letter: There’s a cost of doing nothing on trash operation
To the editor: Something us Americans do not enjoy is unnecessarily overpaying for goods and services. The policies advocated by those with a fixation on simply low taxes fail to take into … more
Letter: Thanks from Senator-elect Ujifusa
To the editor: I’d like to thank everyone who worked on my campaign and those who voted for me in the last election. It is an honor to represent State Senate District 11. During my … more
Letter: East Bay area needs its own hospital
To the editor: Thomas Paine, the often quoted colonial newsman, once wrote, "If you are afraid to offend, you can't be honest.” Hospitals across the river and the Washington Bridge … more
Witness a shifting of the tectonic plates in R.I. politics
STORY OF THE WEEK: Every now and then, the tectonic plates of Rhode Island politics shift, as campaign season fades and a fresh batch of leaders takes on new roles. We’re seeing that to some … more
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The author (second from left) and others caught this 11-foot thresher shark southeast of Newport, within sight of land, back in September. Anglers are seeing obvious changes in the local fishery, with cold-water fish like lobster and winter flounder migrating north, and warm-water bait fish like squid and mackerel moving in, attracting more sharks and tuna than ever before.
Op-Ed: We need climate-ready fisheries now
In Rhode Island, fisheries play a huge role in our economy and our way of life, but lately, we are seeing some concerning trends in our local fisheries. Anglers are experiencing climate impacts on … more
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Letter: Barrington's schools are old, tired, and dated
To the editor: The Times editorial of 11/9 advocated for renovating instead of replacing Barrington school buildings. Having seen Hampden Meadows and BHS as a parent for the first time this … more
"I cannot express how thoughtful, and kind, this gesture is. Truly warms my heart." — Chris Isleib, on receiving a special treat on Veterans Day
Letter: A quick word regarding Veterans Day
To the editor: I am a Navy veteran, and moved to Barrington three years ago. Since that time, each Veterans Day, I have been gifted special thank-you presents from a group of local Barrington … more
Erin Schofield during Monday night’s meeting, where she provided remarks capping eight years of service to the board.
Commentary: Give kids a true seat at the table
Former school committee chairperson Erin Schofield, who opted not to run again after eight years of service, gave the following statement during Monday night’s school committee meeting. more
The writer...ehem "candidate"... (center, right holding sign) with his family after last week's election.
Column: My ambition to fight for freedom hasn’t faded, it's just postponed
I ran for a public office..as an independent. And lost. Everybody thinks of victory, like vengeance, as sweet. A car that doesn't work well is called a lemon. If you don't reap a reward, you call … more
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Letter: It only makes sense to protect our trees
To the editor: The primary reason to save trees, especially big ones, is the leaves. The work done by groups of cells within the leaves take in carbon dioxide and give off oxygen. And the leaves … more
Letter: Examples of slavery shouldn’t serve as apology
To the editor: Matthew Fletcher, in his letter of October 26 , argues that “slavery isn’t a function of race, religion, or culture but rather stems from the depravity of man.” … more
The stories of the election: Magaziner, McKee and the Dems
STORY OF THE WEEK: Allan Fung was visibly deflated when he walked into Twin Oaks last week to hug supporters and concede defeat in a campaign that many people expected him to win. Two elements made … more
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Letter: Why council would want to close station is clear
To the editor, I write to respond to Mr. Mark Katzman’s letter of Nov. 10 in the Portsmouth Times. The council vote of Oct. 24 has settled the matter of the transfer station with a vote … more
Letter: Thanks to voters who put their trust in me
To the editor: Just wanted to thank the 3,100 people who put their trust in me with their vote. Thanks. This is what makes America great. An average citizen can step forward and participate … more
Letter: Want to hear more from Portsmouth Free Citizens
To the editor: We should be thankful that Mr. Fitzmorris of the PCC spoke out at a recent Town Council meeting regarding trash pickup and the closing of the compactor station. We should also thank … more
The writer and his grandson.
Commentary: The horseless carriage is a necessity, but a simple stroll will do, too
We drove east — and south and north? — from East Providence to pay a late autumn visit to the Cape…”Cod," of course. We took over a beach dwelling, like the literary … more
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Editorial: Barrington school plan – How did we get here?
Not that long ago, we suggested that the Barrington School Department hit pause, take a breath, and allow more time to develop a plan for the future of its elementary school buildings. Well, they … more
Letter: Where are the solar panels?
To the editor: Where are the solar panels that should be on the middle school roof?  Didn’t the Town of Barrington request and receive monies from the state to make the middle … more
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