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Column: Students show that addiction education has come a long way

Sitting in the Mt. Hope High School auditorium, I’d be lying to say I wasn’t a little hesitant about the addiction awareness theatrical performance I was about to see. I was born in … more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/14/22

Letter: Marina use rights should be discussed regarding Yarn Mill

To the editor: Boaters in Bristol look forward to availability of new boat slips that are part of the Town’s marina expansion project. A large number of boaters have been on a Harbormaster … more

4/14/22

Letter: 127 units at Robin Rug is still too many

To the editor: A new proposal for 127 units has been forwarded by the developer. That is still too many. Remember that in 2008, 98 units were approved and even that was a stretch, granted only after … more

4/14/22

Letter: Why 127 units?

To the editor:Friends of Historic Bristol applauds the efforts to develop the Robin Rug factory building.Friends were heartened by the poll taken by the Bristol Planning Board on March 16 that … more

4/14/22

Letter: ‘Coffee And Commerce’ roundtable shows East Bay legislators are tone deaf

To the editor: The recent article covering the East Bay Chamber of Commerce Event (‘Elected officials discuss how to spend a billion dollars, and change a culture’) only covered half the … more

4/14/22

Letter: A perfect example of why we need to reckon with the past

To the editor:I want to thank the Bristol Phoenix for publishing the letter last week (“Come celebrate all of Bristol's horrible past”) in which efforts to commemorate our town’s … more

4/14/22

Letter: This is a unifying call for action, for our schools

There are many reasons that brought our families to Barrington and keep us here. But at the top of everyone’s list is an excellent school system that promises to “empower all students to … more

4/12/22

Editorial: Should be no love for these letters

In this ultra-competitive housing market, just how far would you go to procuring your dream home? For some prospective home-buyers, the answer is pretty far. In some cases, way too far — … more

4/8/22

Letter: There is no tougher nor dedicated athlete than a gymnast

To the editor: As the high school sports seasons are in transition, please give me the opportunity to share a thought on this past winter season. The Mt. Hope High School gymnastics team had, as … more

4/6/22

Letter: Warren fire rescue pay increase likely to have widespread effect

To the editor: In the last few weeks there has been a considerable amount of debate in Bristol regarding social and historical issues regarding monuments in town, and while I have very strong … more

4/6/22

Will Senate Committee thwart gun reforms this year?

STORY OF THE WEEK: The familiar ritual of hearings on gun-related bills played out at the Statehouse last week, with lengthy meetings extending into the night and impassioned testimony on both sides … more

By Ian Donnis | 4/6/22

Editorial: Let last week be a low point for Barrington schools

Hopefully last week will be the valley for Barrington school leadership. Hopefully they can find a path to elevate from where they were the final week of March 2022. From our vantage, things were as … more

4/6/22

Letter: Not hard to see who scorns women in US society

To the editor: ‘Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.’ This phrase, controversial to some, is embedded in our culture and had to do with spurious or unrequited love. … more

4/6/22

Letter: It is time for the school district to change course

To the editor: Stop confounding the issues of leveled education and equity in the honors program and offer leveled classes with honors opportunities. "It is easiest to reach the most … more

4/6/22

Letter: Trying to understand why we can’t have honors courses

To the editor: I went to the School Committee meeting the other night to learn once and for all why we can’t have honors English classes for 9th and 10th graders anymore. According to … more

4/6/22

Letter: Stop steamrolling parents and students, and listen

To the editor: On April 1, many news stations began reporting that data surrounding the AP exams that were administered in 2021. Nationwide, 22.5% of students tested scored a 3 or higher on at … more

4/6/22

Editorial: What a mess in Barrington

The Barrington Middle School basketball courts are not the only places in town plagued with trash these days. A quick tour of Barrington’s roads and parks reveals way too much litter … more

4/1/22

Letter: School committee assessment, from the hopeful to hopeless

Three years ago, as a principal on an eighth-grade winter field trip to Winter Carnival in Quebec City, we were regaled by the Parliament historian regarding the province’s rich history. Their … more

4/1/22

Letter: Veterans and council both deserve gratitude and respect

Letters in March 16-17 Barrington Times were painful to read. Veterans who have honorably served voicing anger toward Town Council members who are honorably serving. Both groups deserve our gratitude … more

4/1/22

Letter: Frustrated by the misuse of data by assistant superintendent

I’m happy to see the Providence Journal pick up the story of Barrington eliminating ELA honors classes for 9th and 10th grade students. Perhaps the additional scrutiny will encourage more … more

4/1/22

Letter: Port marker project would present resilient history of the enslaved

To the editor: Upon reading the letter to the editor from Mr. Manny Manezes, published on March 24, it became clear to me that there is an opportunity for education in regard to the Middle Passage … more

3/30/22

Letter: Teaching slave history should be required learning

To the editor: Last week's Phoenix contained a letter to the editor claiming that monuments in town dedicated to soldiers who died in the civil war were sufficient to memorialize slaves who died … more

3/30/22

Letter: Port marker project is commendable, but…

To the editor:Stephan Brigidi had a letter in the March 10, 2022 Phoenix promoting the placement of a Port Marker Project on the Bristol waterfront. While the intention is commendable and the group … more

3/30/22

Letter: The port marker is more than just another slavery monument

To the editor: I must thank my friend, Manny Manezes, for clearly identifying several sites where monuments now exist here as memorials to those who fought during the Civil War. There were African … more

3/30/22

Letter: Just not the beach we know

To the editor: I recently discovered a post on a local Facebook group about current plans for the new Warren Town Beach/Burrs Hill Park concession stand, bathrooms, and office. I’ve been … more

3/30/22