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Letter: ’Social Host’ DUI law — an idea worth exploring

I was taught in my teens that driving is a privilege, not a right. Another week, another driver convicted of DUI that has had numerous prior DUI convictions, many resulting in accidents … more

8/29/24

Letter: Feeling warmly welcomed in Little Compton

I began writing a letter to the editor in response to a number of recent events in our community relating to offshore wind. After some reflection I decided that I did not want to possibly contribute … more

8/29/24

Letter: Nanaquaket Road — What a mess

The state of disrepair on Nanaquaket Road has now become a liability to the state and town, and a hazard for recreational cyclists. You can still see the blood stains on the pavement. It’s … more

8/27/24

Letter: Lifeguards prevented a tragedy at Tappen’s Beach

I wanted to write to you to with praise for the Warren’s Point Beach Club lifeguarding team and their director, Mr. Fennessey. This past Sunday my husband Tim and I walked to … more

8/21/24

Letter: Four years on, and Little Compton still isn’t doing enough for seniors

Here we are almost four years in presenting our thoughts on having a Senior Center, with nothing to show for it, but a worn out bus. Absolutely despicable. Especially after our friend, Andrea … more

8/20/24

Letter: Can’t afford to focus only on offshore wind’s downsides

To the editor: I’m writing to express my strong support for the expansion of offshore wind as a generational leap forward in our pursuit of environmentally sound energy policy. Given … more

8/13/24

Letter: Commons road, curb work makes a big difference

I would like to extend my gratitude to the State of Rhode Island for the recent infrastructure improvements in our town, particularly the road resurfacing. The addition of new curbing and the walkway … more

8/8/24

Letter: An historic vote for Rhode Island

The danger of a nuclear disaster — either intentional or by accident — is the gravest immediate threat to our very existence. more

8/8/24

Letter: Political paranoia and Constitutional constipation

I would be remiss if I remained silent with regard to the current question of whether or not to call a constitutional convention. more

8/8/24

Letter: Union Public Library sale was one for the books!

On behalf of the Union Public Library Association, I would like to thank the Tiverton community for their support of our annual book, bake, and Yard Sale held on July 20. It was a great success! … more

8/7/24

Letter: What a day — Petals and Meadows was wonderful

The Sogkonate Garden Club wishes to thank the communities of Tiverton, Little Compton and Westport for their enthusiastic support of our recent garden tour, “Petals and … more

8/6/24

Letter: R.I. now third state to call for removal of nuclear weapons

To the editor: On June 6, the Rhode Island House of Representatives adopted with broad support a resolution urging the federal government to pursue a wide range of measures to reduce the danger … more

7/29/24

Letter: Wind power foes should ponder where energy comes from

To the editor: As I drive around some of the high-rent areas of the island, I see huge single-family homes, with perfectly kept lawns and hedges. It would be reasonable to assume that their … more

7/23/24

Letter: Blades' failure should be a wake-up call

It was bound to happen, as predicted by common sense and science. On Saturday, July 13, 2024, a fiberglass turbine blade of Vineyard Wind ripped off, fell into the ocean, and promptly drifted to … more

7/22/24

Letter: Mystic Aquarium skipped a key step in whale study

The Mystic Aquarium marine rescue team arrived at Little Compton's Briggs Beach on July 10th when the young female minke was still alive . After her death, the team carved out a few inches here and … more

7/16/24

Letter: Trees, and late husband's gift, are now a memory

Thirty-five years ago, my late husband, Phil Harper, planted a number of arborvitae trees on our property in Little Compton. These trees have grown to become a haven for numerous wildlife, providing … more

7/15/24

Letter: Being offered worst possible choices needs to end

To the editor: If we continue to be the leading nation of the world, then certainly our politicians are the most powerful people in civil discourse. Then how is it one party kowtows … more

7/12/24

Letter: Walker’s demise — what a shame for Little Compton

Walker’s Roadside Farm Stand started doing business in Little Compton in 1964. I moved to Little Compton about 35-40 years ago. Coll Walker was my neighbor. We became friends and I miss … more

7/9/24

Letter: The Biden ‘catastrophe’: new jobs, low unemployment

To the editor: Nikki Haley has called Trump, among other things, “unhinged,” but has said she will support him because Biden has been a “catastrophe.” Friday, it was … more

7/9/24

Letter: School bond very different than what was sold to voters

To the editor: Portsmouth School Committee Chair Emily Copeland and I agree that a number of the school projects paid for by the recent bond were needed and are valuable. The issue is that the … more

7/3/24

Letter: We need more funding for child care programs

To the editor: As a small business owner running a pediatric occupational therapy institute in Rhode Island, I know that the struggle to find affordable, convenient child care is a daily reality … more

6/30/24

Letter: What did Little Compton do to our evergreens?

I am appalled to find the butchery done to our roadside evergreens without any notice. Surprising in a town that cares for its history and its residents and greenery. But perhaps not. Too … more

6/27/24

Letter: To recent grads: Buckle up, and I wish you fulfillment

This is the season, just past graduations, when many young people, here and elsewhere, are deciding what’s next. For high school grads a gap year, prep for college entrance, or moving into … more

6/27/24

Letter: Tynan’s writing taught me how to live fully

Dear Sakonnet Times or I should say, “Dear Sidney Tynan,” as this is addressed to the Sakonnet Times’s most faithful correspondent . Sidney, how is it possible that we haven’t … more

6/27/24

Commentary: Voters were not misled on school bond

On June 12 at the town budget hearing, Tom Grieb alleged that Portsmouth voters were “deceived” by the School Committee, the Town Council or maybe RIDE (though he admitted he did didn’t exactly know by whom) on the specifics of the 2022 school bond that was presented to the voters. more

By Emily Copeland | 6/25/24