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Letter To The Editor: Endorsement for Representative Lauren Carson
I am writing in support of Lauren Carson's re-election as a Representative to the State House of Representatives. Lauren was my neighbor on The Point for many years and has always been available when...
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Letter To The Editor: Endorsement for Rep. Carson and Question 6
To The Editor: Among the many reasons I support Representative Lauren’ Carson’s reelection is her effectiveness at advancing Newport’s interests in the legislature and her focus on the issue of...
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Letter To The Editor: Yondr bags are the answer
During the 01 October Newport School Committee workshop, it became clear a change is wanted to the current cell phone policy to eliminate their use in school. Concerns about distractions, reduced...
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‘The Effect’ kicks off Gamm Theatre’s 40th season
Good theater often challenges you, makes you think. The Effect by Lucy Prebble at the Gamm Theatre in Warwick does just that. It’s a play about a clinical trial gone awry, love, and ambition. Two...
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Letter to The Editor: Endorsement of Representative Lauren Carson
As a four-year Newport resident I worry about the climate crisis and the threats of catastrophic storm damage and coastal flooding. Representative Lauren Carson is an effective leader in the battle...
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Letter To The Editor: Vote no on Question 1
Our Rhode Island constitution, Article 14 Section 2, states that every 10 years, voters must be asked, “Shall there be a convention to amend or revise the Constitution?” This Nov. 5, Rhode Island...
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Letter To The Editor: Why (I’m Voting for) Xay (pronounced Sigh)
Newport’s future as a world-class city and more importantly as our home, depends on our vulnerable island infrastructure co-existing with a fierce and unpredictable Mother Nature. Just one example is...
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Letter to The Editor: Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Bond Measures
On the docket for the City Council meeting on October 9th I read our City Manager’s Memorandum re: question 6, the $98.5 million bond referendum on the November election ballot. He urges Newport...
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Opinion – Newport City Councilor Mark Aramli: Why I’m proud and optimistic...
Newport is a truly unique and amazing place, with all the ingredients needed to be a world class livable city for our residents. Yet today we are saddled with a derelict blighted casino at the city’s...
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Letter to the Editor: Endorsement for Beth Cullen, Newport School Committee
Dear Newport Voters, I am writing to offer my enthusiastic endorsement for Elizabeth “Beth” Cullen as a candidate for the Newport School Committee. I had the pleasure of working closely with Beth on a...
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Letter To The Editor: Endorsement for Robert Leary, Newport School Committee
I am writing to endorse Robert “Bobby” Leary for School Committee. Bobby Leary has an indefatigable passion for serving children and families in his capacity as a School Board member. Bobby does not...
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Just My Opinion: ‘Hear it in the wind’
Recently spent a few days in the Laurentian Mountains, Mont-Tremblant, about 90 minutes west of Montreal. I was there for my niece’s wedding, set in a wooded and mountainous area in Quebec Province....
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Letter To The Editor: Endorsement for Dennis Turano, Middletown Town Council
Dennis Turano is a long-life Middletown, Rhode Islander who proudly serves as a Middletown Council person. Dennis’ personal business expertise and success, leadership, and his fiscal stewardship...
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Letter To The Editor: Some Councilors prioritize tourism growth over residents
I am a full-time Newport resident with great concern for our housing crisis. I want to applaud the effort to curb the growth of new short-term rentals by Councilor Mark Aramli, as these units continue...
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Letter To The Editor: Endorsement for Penny Billington Hunt, Newport School...
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my strong support for Penny Billington Hunt’s candidacy for the Newport School Committee. As a concerned parent in our community, I believe Penny brings the...
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Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about medical debt?
So there are now a number of programs and great organizations that buy up and retire medical debt. Which is kind of a cool idea. It turns out that 20 million Americans, or 15 percent of American...
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Letter To The Editor: Endorsement for Lynn Underwood Ceglie, Newport City...
Vote Ceglie! Vote Smart!! In my experience with Lynn Underwood Ceglie Ward 2 will be lucky to have her back! She has always been responsible and responsive to any of the issues I asked her to...
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Letter To The Editor: Endorsement for Mark Aramli, Newport City Council At-Large
I met Mark Aramli just prior to the last election cycle and invited him to tour the Edward King House Newport Senior Center. He contacted me shortly after and came for a visit and tour of the...
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Letter To The Editor: Vote yes on Question #1
The November 5th election this year provides the citizens of Rhode Island the opportunity to convene a Constitution Convention. I find both scary and amusing that the special interests with the money...
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Letter To The Editor: Free daffodils for Newport
Join us this Sunday, October 20, from 10 AM to 1 PM (or until supplies last) as Newport in Bloom proudly gives away 30,000 daffodil bulbs at the Easton’s Beach rotunda. Each bag contains two dozen...
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