I was struck by a comment in the August 17 edition of the Sakonnet Times that counselor Gary Mataronas said that he does feel for the farmer who is using a crop cannon to try to make a living and its … more

STORY OF THE WEEK: After being dogged for weeks by the signature-gathering controversy, Sabina Matos’ campaign is ramping up its criticism of Aaron Regunberg, buoying the perception that he is … more

We've seen the recent headlines in the Sakonnet Times about “Keeping it Local.” The Little Compton Food Bank proudly supports that sentiment . The board of directors of the food … more

Automobile speedometers are not marked STOP or GO; nor are they marked SLOW or FAST.  They have gradations — in MPH or KPH — from 0 to 150 or so.  We use common sense, road … more

STORY OF THE WEEK: With a little more than three weeks until the Sept. 5 primary in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District, the race has entered a more combative phase. A case in point was a … more

To the editor: The Rhode Island General Assembly should consider making changes to its process. For example, If Rhode Island legislation has been recommended for passage by a committee and then … more

A recent contribution to NextDoor from a neighbor remarked upon the peace derived from sitting in a quiet garden, listening to nature. The soundtrack to my summer, so far, has been the roar of … more

I am writing to you both in strong opposition to OffShore Wind (OSW) because I am a resident of Watertown with a house in Westport. Why am I writing now? Because a baby … more

It’s hard to turn a blind eye to the ignorance that happens daily at Fogland Beach. If you are like me and frequently find yourself trying to enjoy a nice summer day there, it has become … more

To the editor: Recently my wife and I went to Blue Trail Launch Site, which is at the end of Corys Lane in Portsmouth. My wife was scared of this surrounding area, scared to be in an area she … more