STORY OF THE WEEK : While inflation, immigration, abortion rights and the future of democracy are the top issues in the presidential race, the disruption of the American economy makes for a strong …
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10/10/24
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I never would have guessed who was coming to dinner when two sailing friends suggested stopping over with dinner a couple of weeks ago.
Felicitas and Will brought along their companion, a …
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10/10/24
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To the Editor,
In a political season we often make our candidate decisions based on our values and how the candidates tell us they will support or oppose the issues important to us. Currently, …
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10/10/24
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To the Editor,
“Let us dare to read, speak, think and write.” - John Adams
It takes courage to do what Robert Cushman has done. In his recent letter, he has dared to question …
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10/10/24
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To the Editor,
I have served on the Warwick City Council the past six years with Jim McElroy. Councilman McElroy has been a steady hand and a great advocate for the residents of Ward 4 and all …
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To the Editor,
On the ballot this year, Rhode Island voters will be presented with a question on whether to approve or oppose a so-called ‘Green’ Bond.
At a first glance, it …
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10/10/24
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10/9/24
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10/9/24
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When it comes to state policies that affect everybody in Rhode Island, there are perhaps no two greater examples than the parameters set for reimbursing municipalities that seek to construct or …
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10/9/24
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10/9/24
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On Nov. 5, Rhode Islanders will vote on whether to call a constitutional convention. Convention opponents argue that a convention will be as corrupt as the legislature because the legislature and the …
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By J.H. SNIDER
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10/3/24
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10/3/24
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To the Editor,
Nice article about St. Paul’s Lutheran in the Beacon. I remember reading an article years ago about Swedish immigration to New England. In it was some interesting …
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10/3/24
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To the Editor,
As a longtime member of the Rhode Island Housing Board of Commissioners, I am so excited to see that housing has become a top priority on the federal, state, and local levels. At …
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10/3/24
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To The Editor,
I have never seen such hatred and vitriol towards anyone as there is towards our former President and Presidential candidate Donald Trump. Not since the character Emmanuel …
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To the Editor,
If you care about animals, do not vote for Warwick State Senator Anthony DeLuca!!!
Senator DeLuca votes have hurt both domestic animals and wildlife in Rhode Island.
In …
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10/3/24
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To the Editor,
Back in the 1600s one of the colonists told Roger Williams and his followers that he disagreed respectfully with some of their policies. He felt that women should be treated as …
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To the Editor,
I attended a Rhode Island Airport Corporation Board meeting where I observed the Board members following RIAC leadership into a closed meeting room where they agreed to replace …
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10/3/24
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As Barbara Polichetti tells the story, she called the car dealer and did the best job she could to disguise her voice.
“Do you have a Honda Passport?” she asked.
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10/3/24
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When it comes to state policies that affect everybody in Rhode Island, there are perhaps no two greater examples than the parameters set for reimbursing municipalities that seek to construct or …
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10/3/24
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