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Letter: Pay attention to the real threats to our liberty

To the editor: Liberty, in common usage, means “freedom from arbitrary or despotic government or control.” Thankfully, because of our constitution, we have a system of laws to … more

4/29/22

Letter: Setting the record straight on Almy Creek

To the editor: We write as your neighbors on Oliver Lane, Little Compton, to correct several factual errors in the recent article headlined “Public Stay Away?” in the April 7 … more

4/29/22

Letter: What about goose impact on Cockeast nitrogen loading?

To the editor: I read with interest, the article in Westport Shorelines entitled, “ What price green grass ?” and am very much in agreement with the general thrust of the … more

4/29/22

Commentary: On Mother’s Day, don’t forget moms who struggle

Mother’s Day is the day when we celebrate our moms and the other women in our lives who have given us love, guidance, inspiration, and support.What we don’t often do on Mother’s … more

By Diane LeValley | 4/29/22

Letter: Differing views share space at Bristol talk

To the editor: On Sunday, April 24, the Bristol County Concerned Citizens sponsored a Town Hall discussion focusing on parental rights in education. The keynote speaker was Erika Sanzi, outreach … more

4/28/22

Letter: Disappointed in the Robin Rug runaround

To the editor: Let’s be honest here. The proposed Robin Rug development project, as planned, is shaping up to be another Roger Williams University dormitory with little or no benefit to the … more

4/28/22

Letter: Blown away

To the editor: It’s that time of the year again. The onslaught of gas powered lawn equipment usage and associated hazards are upon us yet again. If you’ve ever had a peaceful morning … more

4/28/22

Letter: Reminiscing on 1969

To the editor: As the late, great Paul Harvey would say: “Over my shoulder a backward glance.” After reading that the former Tweets Restaurant was to be sold, a flood of memories came … more

4/27/22

Editorial: 8 reasons to reject the Haines Park sports plan

Here’s what we do like about the plan for two new sports fields at Haines Park: 1. The Town of Barrington is trying to do something to create more space for the thousands of children playing … more

4/27/22

Nearly two dozen Marines from the Naval Justice School helped out during the cleanup at the Portsmouth Dog Park on Saturday.

Letter: Thanks Marines, others for cleaning up dog park

To the editor: The Portsmouth Dog Park celebrated Earth Day last Saturday in its own inimitable fashion. All hands and paws were on deck for a very productive, delightfully chaotic spring … more

4/26/22

Letter: An open letter from Be Great for Nate

Dear community members, Be Great For Nate was created four years ago to support youth in our community by raising suicide awareness. It has been our honor to serve in this organization in memory … more

4/26/22

Westport Health Notes: Rabies clinic is Saturday

Welcome to Westport Health Notes, a monthly column from the Westport Board of Health (BOH). The goal is to share information with our community about local issues and projects, public health … more

By Tanja Ryden | 4/22/22

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a bamboozle!

Here we go again! Armed with a four-page term sheet, Gov. Dan McKee, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza, and the Principal of High Rock Westminster Street LLC announced an “agreement” that … more

By Arlene Violet | 4/22/22

Editorial: Why luxury housing is good for the middle class

The highest-and-best use of the town-owned, former Carmelite Monastery property on Watson Avenue would be luxury townhouses for ages 55-plus. That may be considered an elitist stance in a community … more

4/22/22

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: 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: Work on shoreline rights was superb

To the editor: Scott Pickering's extensive article in East Bay Life on the extremely complex issue of rights to our shoreline, a cause championed in the 1986 Constitutional Convention by Bristol's … more

4/21/22

Letter: Lack of affordable housing in Robin Rug sends clear message

To the editor: We would like to express our disappointment in the vote taken by the planning board this week resulting in additional units added to the Robin Rug development. At their last meeting, … more

4/21/22

Letter: Potty-mouth politics belong in private, not public

To the editor: Several days ago I entered my local gym only to see a twenty-something guy hoofing it on a treadmill, earbuds in, wearing a “F*** BIDEN” t-shirt. Writing this, I … more

4/20/22

This was the scene on a recent afternoon outside Barrington Middle School.

Letter: Privileged parents create traffic problems

To the editor: On April 9, 2022, I was returning home to the Roberta Plat after a doctor’s appointment in Warren. I am not usually driving during the day as I work full-time. After … more

4/20/22

Letter: Isn't it wonderful to witness Spring's return?

To the editor: This winter for the first time I had Goldfinches at the Niger feeder. Although both male and female were a drab, nondescript pale brown, they were easy to distinguish from English … more

4/15/22

Letter: What will become of Ukrainian refugees?

To the editor: Refugee: A person who has been forced to leave their country to escape war or persecution. Nobody, absolutely nobody should ever have the fate of being a refugee. Forced to … more

4/15/22

Letter: America today — what a headache

To the editor: Some tensions are part of our lives. But have you ever had a tension headache? Bad ones are really bad and you think you just might collapse. Well, I think America may be … more

4/15/22

Letter: A solution to the BHS pick-up and drop-off woes

To the editor: As anyone who drives to the High School knows, the traffic situation around the school has gotten out of hand. Cars line up and endure 10- to 15-minute waits just to … more

4/14/22

Letter: Shouldn’t monastery proposal go to a special election?

To the editor: The Carmelite Monastery committee is at work to determine the future for that property. There are significant concerns regarding it development by neighbors and other residents. … more

4/14/22