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Letter: The reality of slavery in Barrington

To the editor: The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations is considering dropping the “and Providence Plantations” part of its name. I grew up in Barrington, an almost … more

7/2/20

Letter: Beware the wolf (‘Citizens’) in sheep’s clothing

Peter Hewett’s letter in the June 18 Phoenix (“Of Course black lives matter ….”), and other recent related events, compel a rational, factual response. Mr. Hewett … more

7/2/20

Letter: Calling for fairness in our communities, not division

In response to the Black Lives Matter march and flag flying over Town Hall, a new group, Bristol County Concerned Citizens (BCCC), has petitioned to march to promote “traditional American … more

7/2/20

Letter: Why are there 'No Parking' signs in the first place?

To the editor: I’ve lived in Barrington for 19 years and I’ve never understood why all the streets in neighborhoods closest to beach access have No Parking signs on every utility … more

7/2/20

Letter: ‘Concerned Citizens’ should come out of the shadows

I read with great interest in last week’s Phoenix about a new organization called “Bristol County Concerned Citizens” and then paused in astonishment at the blatant … more

7/2/20

Letter: The banner of ‘traditional American values’ is riddled with problems

I read with both admiration and dismay about the new group calling themselves, “ Bristol County Concerned Citizens. ” I admire their passion and desire to honor first-responders with a … more

7/1/20

Letter: The Pride flag is American

To the editor: For the past month, I have thoroughly enjoyed driving through town and seeing the vibrant colors of the Pride flag flying along with our nation’s flag. During a time when even … more

7/1/20

Letter: Only American flag should fly on town property

To the editor: To the Barrington Town Council: The Barrington United Veterans Council would like to express its opposition to the Town Council's recent decision to fly an unsanctioned … more

6/30/20

Commentary: I miss my dad each Father’s Day and salute him for days and weeks beyond

He was born in London, the Edwardian early 20th century, when Britain still ruled the world's waves. But shortly after the death of his younger brother, their mother died and he was sent to New York … more

By Mike Fink | 6/18/20

Letter: Of course black lives matter — but that doesn’t mean I have to support Black Lives Matter

Apparently, to disagree with the Black Lives Matter movement is to be a racist. So, at the risk of being labeled a racist, which I am not, permit me to express my First Amendment rights to disagree … more

6/18/20

Letter: It’s unfair to allow a rally, while canceling a race

On a recent Saturday morning I was out for my daily run when I came across hundreds of racial bias protesters assembling at the entrance to Colt State Park on Asylum Road, preparing to march … more

6/17/20

Letter: Editorial was lacking the facts

To the editor: You either overlooked the facts or cast them aside in your June 10 editorial comparing the pandemic responses of Barrington and Bristol. Like you, I commend Bristol for the wise … more

6/17/20

Letter: Thank you very much to the local police department

To the editor: As a forty-three-year resident of Barrington and a Nana of eight grandchildren, who also live in town, I would like to give a great big THANKS to our police department. Two … more

6/17/20

Editorial: Bristol asking all the right questions through pandemic

The one constant throughout this pandemic is that no one agrees on anything. Scientists, governors and private citizens have demonstrated every reaction and position possible, and it’s … more

6/11/20

A pandemic of racism continues unabated

“I CAN’T BREATHE” – Eric Garner. Mr. Garner‘s life was choked out of him by police for his allegedly selling individual cigarettes. The list is a long one of such … more

By Arlene Violet | 6/11/20

Letter: Thank you, President Trump, for all you've revealed

To the editor:My grandfather once told me that a person needed just three shirts: one in the drawer, one in the wash, and one on the back. He never could have imagined needing a special Hawaiian … more

6/11/20

Letter: Let's commit to rooting out hometown racism as well

To the editor: I loved seeing so many Little Comptoners on Sunday standing up against our nation’s recent racist murders. Standing up is beautiful, but we must also commit to working for … more

6/11/20

Letter: Rhode Island can still avoid a housing disaster

To the editor: Rhode Island is on the precipice of a cataclysmic housing disaster stemming from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. But swift, decisive action would avert this crisis. … more

6/4/20

Letter: Be careful what you wish for (Barrington start times)

To the editor: I don’t know whether anyone else has noticed the irony of it all. Last year everyone in town was fighting tooth and nail over school start (and end) times. It turns out … more

6/4/20

Letter: I commit to the advancement of racial justice in all ways

Are you distraught by what our fellow Americans have done to our black American brothers and sisters over the last several weeks/months? Can you “accept” what happened to George … more

6/4/20

Editorial: Injustice, unrest and action

The murder of George Floyd lit a match to a nation loaded with combustible material. Quarantined and isolated for months, with tens of millions jobless, with economic stability shattered, with half … more

6/4/20

Letter: Citizens should be allowed to ‘peaceably assemble’

With regard to the police ‘dispersing’ groups of any size, the First Amendment reads, in part: "Congress shall make no law ... abridging the right of the people peaceably to assemble … more

5/28/20

Letter: General Assembly is asleep at the wheel

To the editor: Rhode Islanders have lost our voice. Whether or not we approve of how our governor is responding to this crisis, we have lost our voice. Regardless of our individual opinions … more

5/28/20

Letter: In 1943, our graduation was interrupted by war

This is regarding the high school senior class of 2020. The heartbreak is there.We realize the frustration you are experiencing. The graduating Class of 1943 went through a bad ordeal. We were … more

5/28/20

Editorial: It's a great time to follow your government

It’s never been easier to take an interest in your local government and actually see what your elected leaders are doing. And in this era of executive orders and daily briefings that impact … more

5/28/20