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School Department takes heat, for good reasons
Although the Warwick School Committee has seen its fair share of unhappy jeering, booing and overall derision at the hands of Warwick Teachers' Union members and the general public during the prolonged contract upheaval, the pacifying promise of the new more
The blind leading the blind leading.
By RALPH DAVIS In the pouring rain a woman stood waiting to cross the street; she was soaking wet and getting wetter. It was relentless rain; the sort that soaks you to the bones. She had no umbrella. She watched and waited as about six cars whisked by more
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The Sakonnet Light weathers another shot from the Atlantic. Mike Cohea photo.
Letter: Relentless pounding takes toll on lovely Sakonnet Light
To the editor: Just to clear your head of the bucolic memories we all carry of warm breezes and gentle waves caressing Sakonnet Point at summer’s end, please enjoy this image captured by … more
Letter: Forshee grossly misinformed on cats and coyotes
To the editor:For the woman who has written letters about coyote vs cat and thinks the cat should not be preyed upon due to her neglegence, should get themselves educated on being a responsible pet … more
Good futures are made in manufacturing
While by no means has manufacturing in the United States recovered to its former glory, there is hope that a slight resurgence in the trade may be beginning, at least in Rhode Island. The commitment towards the craft in the state can certainly be seen, more
Truth, yet deceit from Big Tobacco
To the Editor: As a volunteer with the American Cancer Society-Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) I learned at our last meeting that the tobacco industry is, finally, being forced to broadcast the harms of their products. They will be running ads on prime more
Letter: Cats, not coyotes, are the real problem in Laurel Park
To the editor:Chickadees, sparrows, finches, titmice, juncos, cardinals, and wrens. For decades I have periodically removed their tiny bodies from my yard. The holly and laurel shrubbery my wife … more
How have cats offended?
To the Editor: To the person on Janet Court who shot our kitten with a BB gun, I'd like to share that our grandchildren adored our kittens. Last year, we rescued two kittens, twin black & white (mask & mantle pattern) American short hairs, a female more
Political corruption in the past
To the Editor: Many of my writings have praised Rhode Island for its primacy in such positive spheres as religious liberty, political independence, and industrialization. However, the current controversy regarding the sexual misconduct of Minnesota more
Christmas shopping isn't what it used to be
As a child of the sixties, I can well remember the sense of magic accompanying my mother on her shopping trips into Manhattan, New York City at Christmas time. The clich and slogan of the Manhattan shopping experience A World of Wonder" was perhaps an" more
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Cranston Chatter
By MERI R. KENNEDY Santa is coming to Garden City this Saturday The Santa Arrival party will be held at the gazebo at Garden City Center on Nov. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Santa will arrive in a horse drawn carriage at 11 a.m. and then he will go inside more
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Why I'm running to be your next U.S. Senator
By ROBERT FLANDERS When neighbors, friends and family ask me why I am running for the U.S. Senate, my answer is simple. As Nelson Mandela said: There is no passion to be found playing small; in settling for a life that is less impactful than the one you" more
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Regarding the storm response
To the Editor: The residents of Johnston, particularly the Scenic View Drive, East and West, have to be thankful for Mayor Polisena's response to the storm of October 29. While most areas suffered some damage East and West Scenic View Drive got hammered. more
Letter: Article was unfair to Catherine Tattrie
To the editor:Thursday morning I read the article titled “Former Warren town councilor arrested”. I don’t know Catherine personally but from what I gather in this short article: she … more
Reasons to vote against the PawSox deal
While I truly hope the Pawtucket Red Sox will continue for years to come, as a state senator who has to vote on a publicly backed stadium, I have a responsibility to protect the public interest. The … more
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Letter: 'Team Douglas' has its work cut out
To the editor: I would like to commend Dr./Mr. Douglas for, at long last, getting a formal ruling from the State Ethics Commission.  There was really no way around this. The ethics … more
Honor Cirella's memory with love
There are simply no words to express life's most tragic sorrows - and nothing drives that point home more than when a bright, well-liked and happy teenager is taken too soon by forces beyond the advances of modern medicine. In the end, a not-well-known more
The home at 1200 Hope St. in Bristol is on the federal National Registry of Historic Properties.
Letter: Bristol must intervene to save historic home
The historic and architecturally significant house at 1200 Hope St. is in a terrible state of repair, with the front entrance porch in imminent danger of collapse, the exterior siding and windows … more
In support of campaign to keep JBF School open
To the Editor: When I began my campaign for the Warwick City Council last year, I quickly learned the number one issue on the minds of the voters in Ward 1. Do you support the closing of John Brown Francis Elementary School?" My response during the" more
It's time to tax income producing non-profits
“Providence needs a tax revolt.” I first saw this statement on a sign on Smith Street years ago. It was erected on the property of a good businessman, who had spent almost two decades … more
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Letter: I want my town back
To the editor: Warren is the latest small town to go through “growing pains.” The Samsonite building is turning into condos and retail spaces, although I don’t know many people … more
Anatomy of a prospective governor
The most common answer of any Rhode Islander when asked about the quality of life in our state is “great state, lousy government.” For four decades now, this writer has witnessed governor … more
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Storm a reminder of fragility of our utilities
The worst storms around these parts seem to be the ones that receive little to no attention beforehand. While in no way is this piece intended to make light of the dire situations seen in Puerto Rico, Houston, Florida or any of the dozens of island more
Look up, there's so much to enjoy in Edgewood/Pawtuxet
By DON FOWLER On just about any given day, whether rainy, snowy, cloudy or sunny, Broad Street, Narragansett Boulevard and Narragansett Parkway are filled with walkers from Cranston and Warwick. My frequent walks start from Park and Broad Streets in more
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Fixing RI's schools is a group effort
There's no way to skirt around the facts. The state of public schools in Rhode Island is a dire problem. The Jacobs Report - a statewide, independent assessment of the repair needs, from crucial to cosmetics, of all 307 public school facilities more
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