I have been saying for several years that we — America — are in trouble because we seem unable to do well even the most fundamental things, such as maintain adequate streets, roads, and … more

To the editor: Congratulations to Portsmouth’s COVID-19 Emergency Management Team (IMT) for their great efforts to actively seek donations of critically needed personnel protective equipment … more

To the editor: None of us have ever experienced anything quite like this before — the rise of a highly contagious illness has completely changed our way of life. For so many families these … more

To the editor: We are in uncharted waters these days. Never in my experience have I seen such a sudden and profoundly challenging change in daily life as we have all witnessed in the past few … more

With millions of Americans now working and learning at home, many of us are spending more and more time online. While the internet offers us many opportunities for communication, exploration and … more

To the editor: In these turbulent times, we are all seeking refuge in a variety of ways. A favorite for myself and my family, is wherever nature is untouched. I was recently shocked to learn that … more

To the editor: Exponential spread gets discussed a lot but people don't seem to get it or its importance. Here is an illustration of a how a virus spreads exponentially. The numbers, with the … more

To the editor: The value of public open space is made clear, now more than ever, by the many physical and mental health benefits of time spent in nature. On behalf of the Aquidneck Land Trust … more

With all the frightening news that we are being constantly bombarded with, and the scary projected scenarios and uncertainties looming for the future, my engineer son-in-law brought up a truly … more

In the wake of the panic that has emerged due to the COVID-19 crisis, gun and ammunition sales across America have surged. While gun stores in Rhode Island and across the nation have seen long wait … more