To the Editor: I would like to take this time to let everyone know that the 4th of July fireworks are canceled at Oakland Beach. I do wish everyone a safe and happy fourth and do wish for the holiday to be one all can enjoy together. I do hope this more

To the Editor: As we approach the celebration of our independence from Great Britain I have noticed a number of American flags with a blue or red stripe replacing a white one. One EMT is flying a flag with a combination red and blue stripe. I assume the more

To the Editor: In response to the ever-eroding authority of the U.S. Constitution, some observations can be made. Governors cannot rule a constitutional republic by decree, proclamation, edict, or executive order. To close businesses because of the more

To the Editor: The Beacon published a story in April on the Buttonwood Beach Association battle over no-trespassing signs. The Rhode Island Supreme Court had just ruled that a resident does not … more

To the Editor: In last week’s Beacon, Joshua Kohler decried the “#CancelAllies crowd” for being upset that the popular North Kingstown donut shop announced it was ending … more

An open letter to a police officer I am a white woman, with a brother in uniform. Yet now, when I see you, I am afraid. Are you complicit in acts of police brutality? Are you a violent offender protected by a uniform, a culture, and a system so more

To the Editor, I want to publicly express a heartfelt thank you to Governor Raimondo, Dr. Nicole Alexander Scott, and all of the people working behind the scenes in Rhode Island, for the excellent work they have been doing, to manage the Covid-19 crisis. more

To the Editor, For over a week, protests have erupted throughout the country in response to the tragic death of George Floyd. Many cities across the nation have implemented curfews in an effort to quell the violence and protect its citizenry. However, I more

My Facebook feed has become an interesting blend of voices over the years, making friends through my work and travels it covers a broad spectrum of people, places and opinions. Toward the end of the evening on Saturday, June 6, multiple users from the more

To the Editor, Many states are in the early phase of their reopening process. Much will be learned and adjustments will occur as they progress through this difficult task. The chief concern is that the elderly and others may not return immediately as more

To the Editor, Mr. Jim Morgan's letter of 5/28/20 supports immediate reopening of our economy and attributes the shutdown to fear-mongering by "e;those in power"e; and by the "e;mainstream media"e; in response to "e;hysteria of this latest virus du jour."e; Mr. more

To the Editor, Most of us are disgusted at the sight of a police officer strangling an unarmed black citizen while three other officers look on. Those officers are a disgrace to the uniform they wear. I believe the vast majority of law enforcement men more