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I recently read the letter to the editor about low income housing in Little Compton.  I have to bring people in Little Compton back to reality. Having lived in Tiverton most of my life and … more
STORY OF THE WEEK: If the election to succeed David Cicilline in the 1 st Congressional District was held last Friday, the favorites were Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos and state Sen. Sandra Cano … more
To the editor: The Times-Gazette’s thorough reporting of the 14 bills that have been proposed in the State House of Representatives to address the housing crisis is most welcome. The … more
The sun came out from behind the clouds just in time to shine on the second annual Shortest St. Paddies Day Parade in Adamsville on Saturday afternoon. It was a sight to behold. So many happy, … more
If I told you that Woodpeckers eat worms, I bet you wouldn’t believe me, but trust me. Early in the morning, when I first come down and look out the kitchen window onto the back lawn, I will … more
The marine science community knows this much for certain: The high-resolution geophysical (HRG) surveys used to site offshore wind turbines and transmission cabling causes harm and mortality to … more
STORY OF THE WEEK: If you want to feel a chill down your back, watch PBS Frontline’s report on the recent era of “easy money” – super-low interest rates … more
A package of 14 housing bill may be a boon to private developers, but without further legislative action it is unlikely to result in helping those most in need of housing in the state. more
STORY OF THE WEEK: With Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos having announced a run in CD1, the race to succeed U.S. Rep. David Cicilline is approaching a more active phase. All eyes are on House Speaker Joe … more
To the editor: The well-scripted and choreographed Kabuki theater at the House Judiciary Committee hearing March 6 for House Bills 5006, 5047, and 5228 was disheartening. Repetitious, … more
To the editor: David O’Connell (letters, "Many residents oppose proposed Assembly abortion bill," The Post, March 2, edition) seems to be lumping in all those who have had abortions with … more
To the editor: The Town of Portsmouth is poised to purchase the dilapidated Stone Bridge and (now known as) Billy’s Beach for $150,000 on June 3 from RIDOT. What’s the rush? Last … more
Growing up I had many lively debates with my dad at the dinner table. He always told me that to be effective in communicating your position, you have to not only understand the other side, but be … more
Ms. Quattrocki's latest installment in her series on the dangers of renewable wind power, "Don't short circuit our environmental laws", has upped the hysteria on the whale-death-by-wind-farms … more
With respect to recent articles and commentaries regarding the Revolution Wind project off the Rhode Island coast, I have a few questions that seem pretty obvious — and yet are proving … more
S TORY OF THE WEEK: Election denialism is no longer shocking or even surprising. Some contemporary conspiracy theories are so ludicrous that they induce laughter, even if the underlying facts involve … more
To the editor: Vice President Kamala Harris recently excoriated Russia for committing crimes against humanity by their bombing and killing innocent civilians in Ukraine. Her statement is absolutely … more
A majority of citizens agree with the goal to fight climate change and the urgency to act now. However, the country does not share a unified vision of how we should wage this battle. President … more
To the editor: Thank you for your “biased” reporting on Little Compton’s resolution objecting to Rep. Edwards House Bill H-5037 . It would seem that no one appeared to oppose … more
Setting aside journalists and citizen watchdogs, most people don’t care about public records laws — until they do care. When they find themselves in a land dispute with a neighbor, preparing a legal defense for their son’s disputed arrest, or questioning why a school district is building a new school instead of renovating an old one, they will care a lot about public records laws. more
Having spent most of my career on various industrial applications, I know a fair amount about power generation. I also live 200 feet from and frequently kayak on the Sakonnet River and, … more
Let’s take a look at the people in our country vilified by thought leaders on the far right of the Republican Party. The people they constantly vilify are Democrats, appointed and elected … more
STORY OF THE WEEK: U.S. Rep. David Cicilline’s decision to step down to take the top job at the Rhode Island Foundation emerged as a surprise, although, with a bit of reflection, it also makes … more
To the editor: Rhode Island legislators are currently voting on H.5258, a bill to ban the sale of new fur products in Rhode Island. This bill is a step in the right direction toward eliminating … more
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
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