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The more things change in America, the more other things seem to stay the same. In the case of gun violence at and within our schools, however, there is a mountain of evidence to back up the …
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9/12/24
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To The Editor,
Many, perhaps most, residents of Rhode Island find their city and town officials to be petty bureaucrats more interested in their own comfort and advancement than in …
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9/12/24
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Okay, after two columns featuring a 1964 Mercedes that is still owned by the family and still runs, although on the more recent outing smoke erupted from the right wheel well (a frozen brake), …
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9/12/24
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To the Editor,
A new study indicates that Rhode Island is number three in the United State as a worst state for senior citizens to retire.
The study indicates, “Rhode Island’s …
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9/12/24
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9/11/24
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9/11/24
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We wrote about a month ago regarding some of the historic moments that have occurred during this past summer.
Of course, the attempted assassination of a former President and the decision to …
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9/5/24
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9/5/24
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This wasn’t supposed to have happened. After all the Gray Lady had had her day at the spa and at 60 years old, she was running like a fine Swiss watch. Those who read last week’s column …
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9/5/24
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To the Editor,
I'm sure you've noticed that the Memorial Blvd. weeds have taken over the median again with no attempt for maintenance. The strip from Post Rd. to the Toll Gate roundabout is a …
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9/5/24
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To the Editor,
I first met Rich Cascella when he coached my son’s youth soccer team. Ahead in their final game of a winless season, Coach Cascella let my son remain as goalie even though …
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9/5/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK : Running for office is a lot different for Seth Magaziner this time around than in the 2022 election, when visions of a GOP victory danced in the minds of Republican activists. …
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9/5/24
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9/4/24
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With the start of school this week, parents might be breathing a big sigh of relief that they no longer need to juggle schedules or make expensive payments to daycare facilities and summer camps to …
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8/29/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK : With the end of the Democratic National Convention, the stage is now set for a sprint to the high-stakes November election. Rhode Island’s delegation, like other Democrats …
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8/29/24
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To the Editor,
So, I hope that immediately, everyone who has started a“RIDOT gets perks?” Yes, thaey do. At that same agency, we complain about every snowstorm, every pothole, and, …
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8/29/24
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To the Editor,
Name one worthwhile thing Kamala Harris has accomplished as Vice President. That’s my challenge to state Senator Mark McKenney.
In his recent op-ed, Senator McKenney …
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8/29/24
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8/29/24
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To the Editor,
Proper planning and research is key to good land-use programs. Can it be done? Is it legal? How about the neighbors?
When a developer comes before the City Council with crazy …
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8/29/24
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Time to wash the car.
It sounds simple enough. Unfurl the hose; get a bucket and a thick sponge – one that looks like real sponge. Fill the bucket half way and put in a squirt of Palmolive …
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8/29/24
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