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To the Editor:
I own and operate a Shop N Go in Warwick, and I’m worried the proposed bottle bill could hurt Rhode Islanders – and threaten the future of my business.
The bill …
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5/22/25
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To the Editor:
At the last Warwick City Council meeting, the council voted to change the way property tax is apportioned from the current policy, where residential owners pay 57% of …
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5/15/25
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With the recent announcement of Anchor Medical’s closure, Rhode Island is witnessing the inevitable outcome of years of unheeded warnings about our collapsing health care infrastructure.
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5/14/25
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To the Editor,
I am writing to express my strong support for the Rhode Island Green Amendment, House Bill 5732, Senate Bill 327.
Rhode Island has long been a leader in environmental …
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A fresh wind shall blow,
devoid of the snow,
rejoicing the free ones,
with flowers to lead them
To sway….
Mixing fresh colors …
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5/7/25
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To the Editor:
Our present administration has just completed its first 100 days. It has produced both needed accomplishments and deep concerns.
There is much to review, but I will keep it …
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5/7/25
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To the Editor:
As reported by Tim Forsberg and John Howell, House Education Chairman Robert M. McNamara is eager to spend lots of taxpayer money on what he euphemistically refers to as …
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5/7/25
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To the Editor:
As a program manager of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), I urge the Rhode Island General Assembly to pass House Bill 5638 / Senate Bill 947 (Motor and Other …
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5/7/25
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A letter to the editor,
“Legislators, let’s ban assault weapons,” published April 10, is full of misinformation. Why does that matter?
Everyone wants the state …
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To the Editor:
I must comment on your paper publishing an editorial drawing of both Pope Francis and Senator Ruggerio in the same frame. How could you pair such a holy man as Francis with the …
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4/30/25
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To the Editor:
Distracted driving is a shared concern that requires a shared commitment to change. With April designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, it’s a timely opportunity to …
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4/22/25
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To the Editor,
My name is Richard Corrente. I am a confirmed Democrat. I have supported Democrats since John Kennedy introduced the “Income Tax Reduction Act” of 1961. That said, I …
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To the Editor,
Reading the article about how our school committee will not balance the budget until 2029 has made my blood boil! Is this what we are teaching our students? "Don’t worry …
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4/3/25
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To the Editor,
An open letter to the School Committee:
This morning [March 19] I attended the Warwick School Committee’s building committee special meeting.
This meeting …
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To the Editor,
Congratulations to the author of the February 20, 2025, Beacon editorial! I was wondering how long it would take for the powder puff editorials to stop and the utter disgust …
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To the Editor:
This holiday season, many individuals find themselves separated from family and loved ones due to various circumstances, including work commitments, travel limitations and …
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12/31/24
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To the Editor,
What a commentary on our little state. Recent headlines announce “RIBridges still down,” referring to the online customer interface for RI social services that was …
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12/26/24
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To the Editor,
What a commentary on our little state. Recent headlines announce “RIBridges still down,” referring to the online customer interface for RI social services that …
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12/24/24
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Last night (Monday, Dec. 16) was my last City Council meeting. It has been an honor serving as your councilman the past eight years. I am proud of all the work we have done together. I served …
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12/19/24
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There’s still time to find the perfect gift.
You’ve been reminded of that by countless retailers as we close in on Christmas Day. And while you may have already completed your …
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12/19/24
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