Letter to the Editor: Flynn, Flynn and Rowe for Middletown Town Council
Jo-Ann Thornton, who worked with the three candidates on the “Middletown Center” project, writes that the town needs “a calm, collaborative, and pragmatic voice”
Letter to the Editor: James Dring will bring valuable knowledge and leadership to the City Council from day one
Kathy Gineo of Newport points to Dring’s service as chair of the Planning Board, the Miantonomi Park Commission and now the School Committee
Letter to the Editor: James Dring is ready to take on Newport’s challenges
A Kay Street homeowner who has lived in Newport since the early 1960s writes that the at-large council candidate shows up, listens and knows the city firsthand
Letter to the Editor: Seniors, look closely at your Medicare options before Dec. 7
Rhode Islanders have until Dec. 7 to review coverage. A state senator and a physician explain what to weigh between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage
Op-Ed: Why experience matters in Newport’s next chapter
With Xay Khamsyvoravong, Jeanne-Marie Napolitano and Lyn Ceglie all leaving the council, Tyler Bernadyn writes that continuity matters — and makes the case for Charlie Holder
Comic – Sour Grapes: Messing
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
Op-Ed: Newport Public Schools are worth fighting for. Please stay with us
School Committee candidate Liz Barron on last week’s RIDE report cards, which showed declines in English, math, science and the graduation rate
Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about Medicare Part D
Viewed from one perspective, Medicare Part D is intelligent social insurance, which pools the pharmaceutical costs of a population and allows people with few needs to subsidize those with more costly needs, so everyone can afford what they need.
Letter to the Editor: Two councilors have been the sanity in a chaotic year at City Hall
A Newport resident who attends council meetings in person writes that Ellen Pinnock and Stephanie Smyth have earned reelection — and that the rest of the body has some explaining to do
Gerry Goldstein: A fine day for the mending of fences
National Mulligan Day falls on Oct. 17, and it’s about more than golf — it’s an invitation to redo whatever went wrong while there’s still time
Op-Ed: Why we’re asking Rhode Islanders to vote yes on Question 1
The presidents of URI, Rhode Island College and CCRI write that the bond would fund an integrated health building, a workforce innovation center and a career readiness hub
Letter to the Editor: Let’s talk about what candidates will actually do
A Newport resident writes that the Ward 2 race has turned to personal attacks on Emily Conklin from people who aren’t on the ballot
Op-Ed: Patriotism is an action
Newport City Council Ward 2 candidate Emily Conklin explains why she does not recite the Pledge of Allegiance at council and School Committee meetings
Letter to the Editor: Five candidates who would build a competent Newport School Committee
“I’ve seen behind the curtain enough to recognize who should be trusted,” writes Stephanie Winslow, who has served nearly seven years on the committee
Letter to the Editor: Penny Hunt brings the right background to the Newport School Committee
“She has proven she has the knowledge, dedication, and character to make a real difference for all Newport families and residents,” writes Dexter Hoag of Newport
Letter to the Editor: Ellen Pinnock has earned reelection in Ward 1
“Time and time again, I see her on the right side of the issues: the side of the people,” writes Dr. Charles F. Pattavina of Newport
Comic – Sour Grapes: Rainbow
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
Op-Ed: Portsmouth taxpayers deserve answers on the housing lawsuit
By Sen. Linda Ujifusa, who represents District 11, Portsmouth and Bristol, in the Rhode Island Senate..
Op-Ed: Energy resilience means keeping our options open
Councilor Steph Smyth says the resolution was meant to open a public conversation about Aquidneck Island’s gas capacity, and that it was withdrawn once residents raised questions about affordability and energy choice
Op-Ed: Portsmouth’s lawsuit against the state is fiscally irresponsible — and we were never asked to help
Reps. Terri Cortvriend and Michelle McGaw say no council member testified on the carve-out bill they filed at the council’s own request
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