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While the Warwick City Council touts its no tax increase budget, which surely is a relief to taxpayers, it might be better off labeling it the “now you see it, now you don’t” budget. In a … more
To the editor: Apart from the probability he is partly a product of the say-so of numerous know-nothings on matters of law, those who herald new US Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch as a Trump … more
To the editor: Scott Fuller's latest inflammatory letter to the editor requires a response.  There are some facts that Mr. Fuller is either not aware of or has chosen not to share. Mr. … more
To the Editor:Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) wrote “The Prince,” his cynical criticism of political leaders and the political system of his time.  What Machiavelli wrote … more
There was no room for doubt at the Park View Middle School community meeting last Tuesday: Cranston felt slighted by the City of Providence. In one of the more significant bipartisan, cross-city efforts in recent months, parties from both sides of the more
To the editor:Why would anyone want to leave Rhode Island? It has the best beaches on the East Coast, great restaurants, and a diverse population that has bestowed its culture and customs on the … more
By JOHN HOWELL Nineteen World War II veterans and another 29 from the Korean War were welcomed home for a second time Saturday. This time people they don't know were cheering, waving flags and running up to shake their hands, take their picture and thank more
To the Editor: This past week the Rhode Island National Guard was mentioned twice in the Providence Journal. The subject was the same but the contributors were on opposite sides of the fence. The news story told of individuals from the National Guard more
To the Editor: The mayor's announcement that a third utility-scale solar project has been proposed for Western Cranston adds to the growing impact of these projects. In 2003 Cranston gained ownership of 240 acres of the woods, wetlands, corn fields and more
To the editor: Your recent editorial on global warming asserts that Bristol will be inundated when the ocean rises by just short of ten feet by 2100. To support your position, you quote the … more
To the Editor:A recent interview with Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Ken Wagner included statements about CCRI’s remedial programs that do not reflect aggressive … more
By HERB WEISSAuthor and life coach Linda Carvelli believes that everything in life has a purpose and that resilience will get you through any obstacle in your path. She succinctly illustrates this … more
To the Editor:I just wanted to point out that Tuesday night the mayor said the city “saved” $82,000 by closing the Buttonwoods Community Center. We have a budget of over $310,000,000. It … more
To the Editor: I was surprised to read your article that many Cranston residents are opposed to the renovations in Roger Williams Park, which include creating a greenway around the outer park loop with bike and pedestrian lanes. A $10 million more
The Memorial Day weekend is a time of year when we focus attention on veterans and the sacrifices they have made to ensure our freedoms. The tradition of recognizing deceased veterans dates back to … more
To the editor: I never write letters to the editor. However, this story is one I have long wanted to tell.  One day, approximately twenty years ago, I was outside my home when I said to my … more
On the president's recent trip abroad, the self-possessed Donald Trump was evident conveying a sense of self-importance and self-righteousness which alienated our European allies. On the contrary, a more thoughtful version of the president endeared more
Dear Mayors Elorza and Fung: For 36 years, I have driven from my home at the edge of Roger Williams Park, to the traffic light at Park View Middle School on Park Ave. in Cranston, via a short section of FC Greene Blvd at Haddon Hill Road - this is a more
To the editor: On May 24, the Little Compton School Committee held a meeting for non-renewing of a teacher contract due to lack of enrollment. The committee voted not to proceed with the … more
To the Editor, This is what you will not be told by Johnston elected officials about the story that was aired on Channel 10 regarding pensions being paid to recent Johnston firefighter retirees. Imagine being about 50 years old and collecting in some more
To the editor: In the May 24th 2017 issue of the Barrington Times I asked if all of us would be better represented by eliminating the yearly town financial meeting in its present venue so that … more
As you well know, Dunkin’ Donuts is requesting a special use permit to build and operate a free-standing restaurant with drive-thru service in the Gooding Plaza between Bank Newport and the … more
EDITOR's NOTE: The following is a guest commentary by former Bristol Town Councilman and Town Administrator Halsey Herreshoff. The Bristol Phoenix of May 18 well described the funding crisis of … more
It's hard to believe given the small size of our state, but Rhode Island has 150 municipal pension plans. These plans provide retirement security for the hard-working municipal employees who devote their careers to serving our local more
To the editor: The article entitled "Residents question cuts to Barrington sports" (as well as the earlier "Barrington residents: Don't cut our sports") outlines the overwhelming response to the … more
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