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Letter: Barrington Times should not publish names, addresses in police reports

To the editor: I am writing about something that I have been thinking a lot about lately: the police reports published in the Barrington Times. Publishing the police reports with no concern for … more

9/30/20

Letter: Everything Trump does is about his own ego

Editor’s note: This letter was written in response to John Brady’s letter (“Trump’s no Boy Scout, but I’ll still be voting for him”) that was published in the … more

9/29/20

Letters: Stars and Stripes should fly alone

To the editor: Though I wish no notoriety, I must register my immediate and profound distress over the flying of any other flag on the same pole as our beloved and respected Old Glory. … more

9/26/20

Letter: Why I proudly support our local police officers

To the Barrington Police Department: If you’re a cop, you must feel a little beat up these days. Even in Barrington. And this is why I write to you. First, on a personal level, my … more

9/25/20

Letter: Stars and Stripes should fly alone

Though I wish no notoriety, I must register my immediate and profound distress over the flying of any other flag on the same pole as our beloved and respected Old Glory. Regardless of what the other … more

9/25/20

Arlene Violet: Veterans Home double-charges disabled combat veterans

Nothing aggravates me more than folks who give lip service to veterans and then rake them financially over the coals. Such is exactly the situation at the Rhode Island Veteran’s Home. If it … more

By Arlene Violet | 9/24/20

Letter: A lesson from RBG — one relationship at a time

My wife and I attended an appearance by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg in 2018 at Roger Williams University Law School, and I took with me one typewritten question I had drafted for any possible … more

9/24/20

Editorial: Union leadership should accept that the fight is over

The Bristol Warren chapter of the National Education Association has made quite a mess of what was already a messy return to school for thousands of public school students in this district. They have … more

9/24/20

Letter: Bristol is lucky to have women devoted to public service

I spoke recently with one of our state representatives who has been personally attacked by Concerned Citizen-wannabees. One would think that falsehoods and slander is OK in the trashy newspapers … more

9/24/20

Letter: Is it progressive to care about people and human rights?

My turn to say thanks to Peter Hewett for alerting Bristol voters to know the candidate’s positions for the upcoming elections. I could not agree more with Mr. Hewett, though our directional … more

9/24/20

Letter: The Marines, too, have old and real issues with race

To the editor: In Peter Fossel’s letter (Sakonnet Times, 17 Sept., 2020) I hear echoes emanating from the surrounding hills and valleys of Con Thien (“Hill of Angles”) Khe Sanh … more

9/24/20

Letter: Good citizens thwarted scammers who prey on the elderly

I would like to take a moment to first alert the elderly to the financial scams for which they may be targeted. Recently, my grandmother was contacted by people impersonating a police department … more

9/23/20

Letter: Court at risk of wild swing to the far right

To the editor: There are no liberals on the Supreme Court. Only a liar or a lunatic would call Kagan or Sotomayor liberals. President Obama, himself not a liberal, nominated Garland, the centrist … more

9/23/20

Letter: Evidence on police killings

To the editor: People across the country are protesting, some peacefully, some not, ostensibly, because Black Americans are being hunted down and killed by police. Lebron James talks of how he … more

9/18/20

Letter: The people of Barrington are better than this

To the editor: Thank you for writing the article regarding my building permit. I was disappointed to see so many misrepresentations and half-truths told by the neighbors who have recently … more

9/18/20

Arlene Violet: An open letter to a Trump supporter

Dear Navy Man, I usually do not respond to criticism, implied or actual, but when I received an anonymous letter from you, a 27- year Navy retiree, and you asked me to respond to a variety of points … more

By Arlene Violet | 9/17/20

Letter: Candidate should be held accountable for his actions and words

What qualities do we look for in a candidate running for a seat on the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee? I will list a few examples of behaviors one candidate, Daryl … more

9/17/20

Editorial: Goodbye, Bristol County water supply

The Providence Water Supply Board wants to raise water rates 20 percent. The Bristol County Water Authority wants to end a century-old contract for water. Are they related? Yes. Does anyone care? Not … more

9/17/20

Letter: Bristol voters, do your job, know your candidates

It’s time to state what should be obvious to all. It is time for Bristol’s voters who value tradition and common sense to wake up and make the effort needed to know your candidates and … more

9/17/20

Letter: Barrington's flag pole approach is 'sheer legal insanity'

To the editor: The town's apparent decision to "wing it" with respect to the flying of private flags on the town's public flagpole is destined to suffer the same fate as its ill-considered, … more

9/14/20

Arlene Violet: Trump: deflect, deny, and direct blame to others

Poli-ticksBy Arlene Violet Trump: deflect, deny, and direct blame to others During the Republican National Convention, its speakers (except Melania) either ignored the pandemic, or, if … more

By Arlene Violet | 9/4/20

Letter: As a country, we need to learn from our mistakes

What do Vince Lombardi and Arturo Toscanini have in common? Lombardi was the revered football coach and Toscanini the great orchestra conductor. If you had attended their practice sessions and listen … more

9/4/20

Letter: Atom bombs were actually the least worst option

Those who seek to revisit history to in order to learn lessons from mistakes of the past should take care to understand the full historical context and its relevance before categorizing actions as … more

9/3/20

Letter: The U.S. Postal Service needs our support more than ever

President Donald J. Trump doesn’t want to lose his re-election. One of the ways he’s trying to stay in power is to try to impede the U.S. Postal Service in doing its job. According … more

9/3/20

Letter: Conversations about racism make us uncomfortable, but are necessary

I was baffled when I read your ‘Speak Out’ column in the Aug. 27 newspaper and the outrageous claim that I think “all cops are bastards.” Apparently, a Facebook post that I … more

9/3/20