Ban butts at the beach
For the sake of fresh air, clean sand and tender toes, beach operators need to draw a line in the sand against smoking. A bill before the Rhode Island legislature would accomplish just that ...
Prayer banner's mixed messages
Before they next threaten a teenage girl or insult a judge, some defenders of that Cranston prayer banner would do well to read the thing.
Academics should drive school start time debate
The debate over whether to change the start time for two Barrington public schools should focus entirely upon one main question: What start time would best serve Barrington students academically? For high school students, the answer is a later start time.
Nerves frayed over upcoming bridge work
Residents across town and especially those residing in the Hampden Meadows section of Barrington were already nervous about the upcoming replacement of the White Church Bridge. Now, just days after a confidential report surfaced about mismanagement of the Barrington River Bridge project, we’re feeling downright queasy.
Water authority's letter is out of line
The Bristol County Water Authority, and more specifically the chairman of the authority’s board of directors, needs to immediately end its “information-gathering” effort directed against four East Bay residents.
Liquor application process is dizzying
Last November — about 11 months ago — Barrington residents voted to approve the establishment of a liquor store within town borders. It was an historic vote for the longtime “dry” town. But since that vote, residents have been left wondering “Where’s the beer?”
There’s more to education than NECAPs
It’s important to remind people that there’s more to education than NECAP results. Much more.
Driving in Barrington? Slow down!
Editorial — Driving in Barrington? Please slow down!