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Letter to The Editor – Dennis Turano: Thank you to Middletown voters for...
I want to express my deep gratitude to the voters of Middletown for re-electing me to Middletown Town Council. My priorities for the next two years include education, property tax reform, resident...
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Gerry Goldstein: ‘Resolutely’ bracing for Trump’s legacy
Late in the recent presidential campaign, Kamala Harris made a prediction whose outcome was a sure thing. Offering a challenge to voters, she said, “It’s either going to be Donald Trump or me sitting...
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Family Service of Rhode Island launches Annual Holiday Support Drive to...
By Family Service of Rhode Island The holiday season is a time for celebrating with family and friends, enjoying good food and special treats, and the joyous sounds of happy children exploring...
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Just My Opinion: Thankful for family, and hopeful the political drama of 2024...
As I’ve done over the last few years, I reached out to Facebook friends and others, asking what it is this year for which they are thankful. This year, I also asked what makes them hopeful in the year...
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Op-Ed: Support your local food pantry to combat growing food insecurity and...
When many people think about the holidays, delicious and special meals are often the first thing that comes to mind. But this holiday season will be unfortunately very different for a large portion...
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Comic – Sour Grapes: Glacial
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Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about mammogram and colonoscopy rules
Okay. We think women need mammograms if we are going to reduce the number of women dying from breast cancer. (Men also get breast cancer. It’s less common. But it happens. There is no mammography...
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Letter To The Editor: The mismanagement of terminology for Coggeshall School...
A lot of Newport residents were pretty confused about the redevelopment of the former Cranston Calvert School into apartments. There were lingering questions about whether the property was...
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Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about defunding NIH
So there’s talk that Robert F. Kennedy Jr will defund the NIH. Or something like that. In full disclosure, I am not a fan of the man. But, I also view the hysteria of academics and...
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Gerry Goldstein: At Christmas. recalling a seaside ‘miracle’
You couldn’t call it a Christmas miracle, because it happened in March – but it had Christmas written all over it. This was a few decades ago, but the spirit of it still burns bright, which is what...
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Letter To The Editor: Newport City Council made the correct decision on...
Dear Editor, The Newport City Council made the correct decision at its December 11th meeting when it rejected the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Coggeshall School property proposed by the City...
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Comic – Sour Grapes: Funny
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Letter To The Editor – Dennis Turano: Looking ahead to 2025
As 2024 draws to a close and we look ahead to 2025, I want to express my gratitude to the people of Middletown. Thank you for trusting me to continue to serve on the Middletown Town Council. It is an...
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Letter To The Editor: Prioritizing housing opportunities for local workers is...
Dear Editor, I am writing to show my support and agreement to Judy Jone’s letter regarding the rejection of the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Coggeshall School property. Not only did the City...
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Gerry Goldstein: Ancient advice for modern flaws
Even though he ruled Rome nearly 2,000 years ago, Marcus Aurelius made news recently in – of all places – the National Football League, when Patriots’ player Deatrich Wise Jr. quoted the ancient...
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Gerry Goldstein: In a word, new twists for language
With the old year about to end, it’s time again to review the new words that have made it into dictionaries and other lexicons over the past 12 months, starting with the “Word of the Year” as chosen...
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Comic – Sour Grapes: Eye Doctor
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Just My Opinion: Top 10 for 2024…. Nah
And here’s my top 10 to watch, top 10 stories of 2024, top 10 … Nope, not this year. It’s a nice exercise, but not much more than filler, and only the perception of the writer, or editor. Really, the...
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What’sUpNewp expands coverage with weekly expert commentary series
What'sUpNewp is rolling out a new weekly series called "Voices of Rhode Island" to bring expert commentary on issues that matter to Ocean State residents. Starting this Sunday, the series will feature...
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Tim Jones – Sour Grapes: Honestly
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Charles L. Roberts: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – The enduring power of his...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech from the 1963 March on Washington are synonymous with the struggle for civil rights. His legacy transcends generations and racial...
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Gerry Goldstein: ‘Captain Molly’ set the tone for women in U.S. battles
The Trump nomination of Pete Hegseth to run the Pentagon has sparked talk about his argument that women should be barred from the front lines in battle. Actually, any remaining barriers to women...
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Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about killing managed care executives in the...
Full disclosure: I hate United Health Care and have hated them for thirty-five years since they bought out Ocean State Physicians Health Plan and became the second-largest health insurer in Rhode...
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Bob Cembrola: Newport and Navy diving
Mention Newport to most people and their first thoughts will be of mansions, yachting and colonial homes. Others will recall their time served at the Naval War College or at one of the many schools at...
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Tyler Bernadyn: My Newport County real estate predictions for 2025
After four years of limited inventory and surging prices, the Newport County housing market may be poised for some much-needed balance in 2025. While challenges remain for buyers and sellers alike,...
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