I’m going to try writing again. Mom says I used to be good at it. We’ll see. This is the first installment of what I hope will be a regular column taking readers behind the scenes of what we …

I’m going to try writing again. Mom says I used to be good at it. We’ll see. This is the first installment of what I hope will be a regular column taking readers behind the scenes of what we …

To the editor: To the Portsmouth community: I would like to begin by expressing my sincere thanks to all the citizens who supported me, worked on my behalf, and most importantly voted for …

To the editor: After a long, hard year in court, we are deeply disappointed by the outcome of the right of first refusal case involving Our Sunny Acres Mobile Home Park in Portsmouth. Our …

To the editor: Thank you to the voters of Portsmouth and Bristol for re-electing me to represent Senate District 11. It is an honor and a privilege, and I am grateful for your trust and support. …

To the editor: As a new Portsmouth poll worker, I want to thank my colleagues who worked alongside me on Election Day, as well as the thousands of poll workers across the country who helped …

Helena Foulkes was a juggernaut in Rhode Island’s 2026 election season. She ousted incumbent Gov. Dan McKee in the September primary, beating him by 24 points . And while …

1. STORY OF THE WEEK: Will Rhode Island voters continue an era of Democratic rule in the governor’s office or go marching off in a decidedly different direction? That’s the overarching question …

To the editor: A trip to the grocery store or a monthly utility bill shows how quickly everyday expenses can add up.   The newly announced 3.6% Social Security cost of living adjustment …

To the editor: Many voters assume the Lieutenant Governor position doesn’t matter, especially here in the East Bay where Warren resident Robert Healey secured 39% of the vote running on a platform …

To the editor: This letter is in response to Mr. Fitzmorris and the PCC’s view on the statewide bond issue. While $5,300 for each resident is a rather large number, what is the positive …

To the editor: Having read social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s book, “The Righteous Mind,” it has been unsurprising to see the relentless vitriol served up on local community forums over …

To the editor: The recent PCC newsletter provides a detailed article on the proposed school bond issue and some of its history and implications. The picture is not pretty. To muddy the …

To the editor: At election time, the air is full of calls for change. Voters say they want it. Politicians promise it. But sometimes change is a bad idea. That’s clearly the case with the …

To the editor: Recently, the Portsmouth Times editorialized against Question 7, nonpartisan elections. Its argument appears to be that voters need to see a candidate’s political affiliation …

To the editor: A growing hazard on Portsmouth’s roads can — and should — be easily rectified: landscape trucks and large contractors’ trailers parked directly in active travel lanes. …

To the editor: The Portsmouth Multi-Purpose Senior Center (PMPSC) wishes to publicly express our sincere appreciation to Atria Senior Living for its exceptional generosity during our grand …

To the editor: Thank you, Newport County! The League of Women Voters Newport County (LWVNC) was honored to conduct 10 candidate forums this election season. The field was crowded, with 86 …

1. STORY OF THE WEEK In life, as in politics and the news, the urgent often grabs attention from the important. A roaring four-alarm house fire will get immediate coverage, for example, while …

To the editor: Early voting is underway right now at town and city halls in the East Bay and across Rhode Island. Many of us are asking the same question: What can I actually do to make a difference …

To the editor: Bond Question 1 will expand workforce training in high-demand fields like healthcare and the skilled trades. Across the state, Rhode Island’s employers are struggling to fill jobs in …

There is much to be said for keeping national party politics out of local government. Fixing roads, maintaining schools and managing taxpayers’ money should not be Republican or Democratic issues. …

To the editor: Since I moved to Portsmouth, I have cared deeply about the future of our town. Over the past 15 years, I’ve actively participated in local issues, serving on a couple of …

To the editor: On November 3 Rhode Islanders will get another chance to end the neglect and embarrassment of being the only American state without a state historical museum by approving Question 4, …

To the editor: Debate over Ballot Question 7 and nonpartisan elections has been healthy for Portsmouth. But that debate should be grounded in facts, and councilor Mary McDowell continues to …