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Letter: Legislature should abandon school funding formula

To the editor: The burden for Rhode Island education is not fairly distributed among its citizens. The state’s funding formula unfairly distributes citizens’ money; disrespects … more

2/27/23

Letter: Casino workers deserve fresh air

To the editor: My name is Vanessa Baker and I’ve been working in the casino business since 1992. Back then smoking was accepted almost everywhere. Thirty years later, casino workers are the … more

2/21/23

Letter: The costs, complexities and challenges of public education

To the editor: In a democracy, few would argue that public education is a costly, but necessary statewide investment if communities, students and related economies are to thrive. In last week’s … more

2/16/23

Letter: On the Prudence Island parking situation

To the editor: Regarding last week’s Bristol Phoenix article, “Islanders losing parking near Bristol Ferry Landing,” I’d like to offer my suggestion. Mr. Goglia’s … more

2/16/23

Letter: Compassionate Care Act has many flaws

To the editor: Recently, a guest editorial by Bonnie Evans praised the euphemistically named “Compassionate Care Act” being proposed once again at the State House. Far too many … more

2/14/23

Letter: No transparency on pension plan, open meetings violation

To the editor: The Portsmouth government has not been honest with its citizens. On Jan. 19 the Town of Portsmouth received a letter from the Rhode Island attorney general informing the council … more

2/9/23

Letter: Have we forgotten to listen to our nation's noble truths?

A retiring Episcopal priest moved to a city where a younger friend led another congregation. He told his friend that every Sunday he would sit in a back pew reading the newspaper, … more

1/18/23

Letter: Town not meeting law’s requirements on audits

To the editor, The Portsmouth Audit for fiscal year 2021-2022 has not been delivered to the people as required by law. The audit has now been late in three of the last five years and the Town … more

1/17/23

Commentary: Study land routes for massive Mayflower Wind cables

Editor’s note: This letter was sent to the chief officer of the Environment Branch for Renewable Energy at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in Sterling, Va. It was titled: “An open … more

By Greg Vespa | 1/12/23

Letter: Shame on Abbott for his Christmas stunt

To the editor: News Item…Gov. Greg Abbott sends bus loads of migrants to V.P.’s home during record cold snap… Would someone please attempt to explain to me why sending … more

12/29/22

Letter: Thank you for your vote on Election Day

To the editor: I want to thank the citizens of Portsmouth that took the time to vote on Election Day. I am especially grateful and appreciative to those who voted for me and have given me … more

12/19/22

Letter: Change in school grading policy is troubling

To the editor: My name is Kelly McKenney Golden, and I am a licensed mental health counselor and have been working in public schools for over 20 years. I have actively worked in schools as a … more

12/13/22

Letter: Help Rotary Club positively impact people’s lives

To the editor: The Portsmouth/Tiverton Rotary Club is a fellowship of business, professional and community leaders dedicated to improving our community. We connect passionate people with diverse … more

12/13/22

Letter: League of Women Voters thanks all for fostering 2022 candidate forums

To the editor: The League of Women Voters of RI would like to thank the candidates who participated and citizens who sent in questions for our forums in Bristol, Warren, Barrington and East … more

12/8/22

Letter: Spread kindness here this season

Let this be the Christmas of Kindness. Let it be filled with family and friends, for sure, but also the season of reaching out. To an ailing sufferer. To someone who just needs a warm meal or a quiet … more

12/7/22

Letter: Oh hail, the GOP's return to prominence

Welcome to the very slim Republican majority in the House of Representatives. Some voters eagerly await the restored elegance and wisdom of the Grand Old Party. Their slight ascendance was, of … more

12/1/22

Letter: As Mayflower plan moves ahead, wind power prices skyrocket

Thanks very much for your informative report published on Nov. 23, 2022 . Information on this subject is typically only released in a favorable fashion by the regulators. I am quite sure … more

11/30/22

Letter: Discourse falls aside as name-calling and polarity reigns

September of 2016 was when Hilary Clinton famously said that half of Trump’s supporters was a basket of deplorables. True or not, it's certainly not a phrase likely to endear one to … more

11/30/22

Letter: Thank you for supporting League candidate forums

To the editor: The League of Women Voters of Rhode Island would like to thank the candidates who participated and citizens who sent in questions for our forums in Bristol, Warren, Barrington and … more

11/23/22

Letter: There’s a cost of doing nothing on trash operation

To the editor: Something us Americans do not enjoy is unnecessarily overpaying for goods and services. The policies advocated by those with a fixation on simply low taxes fail to take into … more

11/23/22

Letter: Thanks from Senator-elect Ujifusa

To the editor: I’d like to thank everyone who worked on my campaign and those who voted for me in the last election. It is an honor to represent State Senate District 11. During my … more

11/23/22

Letter: East Bay area needs its own hospital

To the editor: Thomas Paine, the often quoted colonial newsman, once wrote, "If you are afraid to offend, you can't be honest.” Hospitals across the river and the Washington Bridge … more

11/23/22

Letter: Why council would want to close station is clear

To the editor, I write to respond to Mr. Mark Katzman’s letter of Nov. 10 in the Portsmouth Times. The council vote of Oct. 24 has settled the matter of the transfer station with a vote … more

11/15/22

Letter: Thanks to voters who put their trust in me

To the editor: Just wanted to thank the 3,100 people who put their trust in me with their vote. Thanks. This is what makes America great. An average citizen can step forward and participate … more

11/14/22

Letter: Want to hear more from Portsmouth Free Citizens

To the editor: We should be thankful that Mr. Fitzmorris of the PCC spoke out at a recent Town Council meeting regarding trash pickup and the closing of the compactor station. We should also thank … more

11/14/22