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Letter: Barrington veterans welcome at Warren’s Memorial Day remembrance

To the editor: “They went with songs to the battle, they were youngStraight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglowThey were staunch to the end against all odds uncountedThey fell with their … more

5/26/22

Letter: Assault weapon ban would surely save lives

To the editor: In his letter to the Aug. 25 edition of The Post , Matthew Fletcher uses the faulty reasoning so popular to the NRA, Fox News, et. al., to bolster their argument that allowing the … more

9/8/22

Letter: It only makes sense to protect our trees

To the editor: The primary reason to save trees, especially big ones, is the leaves. The work done by groups of cells within the leaves take in carbon dioxide and give off oxygen. And the leaves … more

11/16/22

Letter: Not hard to see who scorns women in US society

To the editor: ‘Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.’ This phrase, controversial to some, is embedded in our culture and had to do with spurious or unrequited love. … more

4/6/22

‘Death with Dignity’ being considered in Rhode Island

“Death with Dignity,” also known as Physician Assisted Death, Physician Assisted Suicide and Medical Aid in Dying, refers to the legal ability of a physician to provide a potentially … more

By Bonnie Evans | 2/1/23

Letter: Isn't it wonderful to witness Spring's return?

To the editor: This winter for the first time I had Goldfinches at the Niger feeder. Although both male and female were a drab, nondescript pale brown, they were easy to distinguish from English … more

4/15/22

Letter: 'E' assistance is need for some on the path

To the editor: I have just finished reading the editorial “Protect the Path” (The East Providence Post, August 25 edition) , while I strongly agree with no motorized vehicles on the path, … more

9/8/22

Erin Schofield during Monday night’s meeting, where she provided remarks capping eight years of service to the board.

Commentary: Give kids a true seat at the table

Former school committee chairperson Erin Schofield, who opted not to run again after eight years of service, gave the following statement during Monday night’s school committee meeting. more

11/17/22

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

Editorial: The PTO’s new burden

Cheers to the Kickemuit Middle School PTO, students and hundreds of residents from these towns for coming together and providing the financial aid needed to continue Nature’s Classroom , a … more

11/7/19

Editorial: Bristol Warren district needs long-term fixes

The financial woes of the Bristol Warren Regional School District are structural, systemic and cannot be fixed in the next week. The school committee will soon make necessary, short-term … more

5/13/21

Op-Ed: The Coffee Depot turns 20

Twenty years ago this month a former mattress store opened its doors as a warm, spacious, California-style coffee house: The Coffee Depot. Pioneering and exciting at its inception, the Depot has now … more

By Jerry Blitefield | 5/26/22

Gun control debates will heat up as the General Assembly winds down

STORY OF THE WEEK: Now that the May Revenue Estimating Conference is complete, the General Assembly session is expected to race to a mid-June conclusion, with a few contentious issues still hanging … more

By Ian Donnis | 5/16/23

Letter: Total ban on e-bikes would not be fair

To the editor: I have just finished reading the editorial ‘Protect the Path’, and while I strongly agree with having no motorized vehicles on the path, I think you overlook the fact that … more

9/1/22

Editorial: Lost in space, and skyrocketing real estate

Warren’s downtown has something other Main Streets just don’t, and they are primed to lose one of those spots on Friday. It is, for lack of a better word, a bummer. more

6/29/23

Letter: On the departure of our Town Planner

To the editor: This letter is a response to a speech made by Warren’s Planner, Bob Rulli, at the Dec. 15 Planning Board meeting, and the Dec. 21 article in the Warren Times on his … more

12/28/22

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: We should protect the Main Street trees

These trees have roots deep in Warren soil and Warren's past. They have endured a lot to have survived this long. We should protect them. more

5/2/24

Letter: Photo was not a good portrayal of bike path safety

To the editor: The e-bike article (“E-bike uncertainty”) in last week’s East Bay Life section ends with a quote from Mark DeStefano: “The key thing is, when it comes to … more

9/1/22

Letter: With few affordable units, development would be a detriment

To the editor: On Dec. 5, the Warren Planning Board held a meeting for the Master Plan application to build an apartment building on Water Street, which requires the demolition of two historic … more

12/28/22

Letter: Thank you to Sansone Funeral Home

In a time when corporations are mainly focused on profits and greed, it was a blessing to learn of one who gives back to their community. more

5/2/24

Editorial: School board has been stumbling lately

It seems the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee grows more dysfunctional by the week. In yet another 5-4 decision (these are quite common lately), the committee decided it would not entertain a … more

7/1/21

Gun debate looms large in General Assembly’s final days

The Senate Judiciary Committee is the key battleground for contentious legislation in Rhode Island. So what happens when the majority of support on the committee for gun … more

By Ian Donnis | 6/7/22

Letter: Water Street development is not exempt from zoning

To the editor: Many thanks to Warren Voluntary Historic District commissioners who reached out to preservationists around the state for expert perspective on the proposed development at 113/119 … more

12/28/22

Letter: About a concerning letter you may have received

To the editor: In recent days, many residents of Bristol and Warren received a piece of mail attacking congressional candidate Aaron Regunberg and Representative Susan Donovan by associating … more

9/6/23