Letter: Thank you for supporting the goal of world peace To the editor: We would like to thank the Bristol Town Council for passing the Proclamation of Welcome to the Golden Rule sailboat and a resolution in support of the United Nations Treaty on the …more 5/4/23 |
Letter: A valuable, missed learning opportunity To the editor:Mr. Nutini’s otherwise thoughtful letter (4/26/2023) regarding student input on the school board, while highlighting what the school board might learn from the student, failed …more 5/4/23 |
A door, car and driveway may be hazardous to your health I n mid-April, 16-year-old music prodigy Ralph Yarl was running an errand that most older siblings perform, i.e. picking up his younger brothers at a friend’s house. He went to a home on …more By Arlene Violet|5/2/23 |
Despite overhauls, pensions remain a hot topic in R.I. STORY OF THE WEEK: Twelve years after Gina Raimondo spearheaded what once seemed an improbable overhaul of the state pension system, pensions remain a hot topic in Rhode Island. As the ProJo’s …more By Ian Donnis|5/2/23 |
Letter: No simplistic answers for questions on gun control To the editor: First, the current state: There are 400 million guns in a country of 300 million people. Most people don’t own guns, or own one or two; this means that a few people have a …more 4/30/23 |
Letter: Indoor smoking should be banned in casinos To the editor:As a therapist working very close to the Rhode Island border, I am concerned for the workers and non-smokers who are again being exposed to second-hand smoke inside the casino.I …more 4/30/23 |
Letter: Pray for change, because goodness matters Prayer plays a prominent part in many American lives.Many pray for peace.Some kneel or bow in regular prayer.Others call for "thoughts and prayers" for victims. And some even make …more 4/27/23 |
Letter: Some progress on suicide prevention barriers – but not enough In 2023, the next phase of suicide prevention barrier legislation is pending before the Senate (S586) and the House (H6002).A lot has happened since this odyssey began to install barriers on the …more 4/27/23 |
Letter: Urge your government to allow critical gun safety votes To the editor: There are currently two pieces of legislation critical to our public safety which are making their way through our Rhode Island legislature. They would: 1) Ban of future sales of …more 4/27/23 |
Letter: Ego drives school committee decision To the editor: In last week’s Phoenix, a front-page headline and subhead informed readers of a Bristol Warren Regional School Committee decision in which a 5-4 majority voted against allowing a …more 4/27/23 |
Letter: Thank you for sending message on safe gun storage To the editor: Thank you to the Bristol Warren School Committee for adopting a secure storage resolution at their April 17 meeting . This resolution will help educate parents and guardians of school …more 4/27/23 |
The AG is getting vocal about issues today and in the future STORY OF THE WEEK: In recent weeks, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha has used Twitter to amplify the fight for continued access to mifepristone, cite the need for those with power to …more By Ian Donnis|4/25/23 |
Letter: Disappointed in the 4th Concert Series To the editor: I wanted to share my disappointment with this year’s 4th Concert Series lineup. I sent an email to the committee and they did not bother to respond. As an avid concertgoer …more 4/20/23 |
Editorial: In defense of legal notices An array of bills before the Rhode Island General Assembly would chip away at both newspapers and transparency in government. They seek to alter numerous state laws that require governments, both …more 4/19/23 |
More than a dozen candidates lining up for a run at Congress STORY OF THE WEEK: The Democratic field in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District is starting to gel, with a series of noteworthy developments this week. Former state Rep. Aaron Regunberg, …more By Ian Donnis|4/18/23 |
Letter: Republican Congress shares responsibility for gun deaths Once again the Second Amendment has its day, this time in the sanctity of an elementary school. Six innocent lives brutally taken, three of them children. Mentally ill persons occur in all …more 4/18/23 |
Letter: R.I. gun control laws will not make you safer To the editor: Rhode Island’s General Assembly is about to consider a number of bills that can make you and your family less safe. These bills will restrict your firearms ownership, while …more 4/17/23 |
Letter: A learning experience for 4th of July Committee The town of Bristol has been fortunate throughout the years to have numerous talented and dedicated individuals serving on town boards and committees, with none more talented and …more 4/13/23 |
Letter: Bristol Bookfest was a true delight To the editor: The Bristol Book Fest 2023 celebrating a communal reading of "The Odyssey" was an absolute delight. Held in the handsome buildings on Hope Street; The Colt School auditorium, …more 4/13/23 |
After years of focus, the state's economy remains a work in progress STORY OF THE WEEK: Former Gov. Gina Raimondo talked a lot about the need to improve workers’ skills while building a more diversified economy. Her successor, Gov. Dan McKee, has emphasized …more By Ian Donnis|4/11/23 |
Letter: Pollinators at the cemeteries To the editor: The Commissioners of the Cemeteries, and Cemetery Superintendent Enzly Ramsay, are happy to announce their decision to set aside some space this spring for pollinators in both …more 4/7/23 |
Can R.I. cut its way to a better business climate? S TORY OF THE WEEK: Can Rhode Island tax-cut its way to a more appealing business climate? That question has been subject to debate for years and it won’t stop now. For supporters, …more By Ian Donnis|4/4/23 |
Bows and boos for the early days of 2023 in Rhode Island R hode Island notables surely serve up a potpourri of decisions for which they should take a bow or offer an apology. 2023 has had some sterling examples of both genius judgments and mistakes. …more By Arlene Violet|4/4/23 |
Letter: Waterfront group supports shoreline access bill To the editor:Once again this year, the General Assembly is considering bills to clarify one of the oldest and most cherished Rhode Island constitutional rights —the “rights of …more 4/4/23 |
Letter: Help Bristol bloom once again To the editor: Spring is in the air and Bristol Blooms is ready at the helm for its 11th year of beautifying our historic downtown with blooming flower baskets and festive holiday …more 3/30/23 |
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