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When a child is facing a mental health crisis, time to address it is of the essence. We never think about what we would do in that situation as parents until it’s staring us right in the face, …
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By DAWN ALLEN
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6/18/25
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Wow! a twofer ... Career and Technical Education and Guns in Schools: Two of my favorite topics in one issue of the Herald.
Not all roads lead to college. As a career and technical educator, …
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By JOSEPH H. CROWLEY
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6/18/25
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For the fifth consecutive legislative session, a bottle tax bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. This year, sadly, two of the primary legislation’s sponsors are Warwick’s own …
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By NICK FEDE Jr., JACKIE MANCINI and ROBERT SWARTZ
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6/18/25
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Rhode Islanders searching for a home in today’s housing market experience a cruel game of musical chairs. With too few homes available to rent or buy, wealthier families who can win a bidding …
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By CLAUDIA WACK
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6/11/25
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June is by far the most wonderful time of the year for those of us in education. And no, not just because summer is around the corner and the beautiful beaches of Rhode Island beckon us.
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By JEANNINE NOTA-MASSE
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6/11/25
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If Rhode Island drives out its top earners with higher taxes, it’s not just the wealthy who leave – it’s their tax dollars, too. And when that happens, the rest of us are left …
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By LAURIE WHITE
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6/4/25
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Paid family leave in Rhode Island – referred to on Smith Hill as TCI, or Temporary Caregiver Insurance – is long overdue for an update.
For too many years, low-wage workers in our …
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By BECKA CARROLL
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6/4/25
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For the last year and a half, a House commission I have led has studied the economic and social effects of the short-term rental industry in Rhode Island. We have met with state and municipal leaders …
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By Rep. LAUREN H. CARSON
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6/4/25
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There is a diabolical enemy that exists in plain sight in the state of Rhode Island.
It saps the lifeblood out of your existence, causes pain and emotional distress, turns quiet days and nights …
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By MIKE LEVESQUE
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5/21/25
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May is a time of change and growth. Students are wrapping up the school year, families are adjusting to new routines and many of us are looking ahead to summer. It’s also Mental Health …
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By RHONDA LAPHAM
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5/21/25
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While the beauty and value of our coastal waters and shoreline is well known to all Rhode Islanders, the state agency that regulates activities along the shore, the Coastal Resources Management …
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By TOPHER HAMBLETT
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5/21/25
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Across Rhode Island, children enter foster care every week because their homes are no longer safe — due to a range of complex factors, including family instability, abuse, unmet needs, or other …
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5/15/25
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It’s Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and we are encouraged to see some positive trends continuing as the pandemic fades into the past.
Back in 2021, the national percentage …
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5/14/25
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Last week, a story in the Johnston Sun Rise entitled “Rats!” highlighted the growing rodent problem in many of our local cities and towns, along with some of the alternative control …
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By JEFFERY C. HALL
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5/7/25
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I am writing to respond to recent letters and comments from Nathan Cornell regarding wildfire in Rhode Island that contained inaccurate and dangerous comments.
First, I would like to highlight …
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By JOE SHANNON
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5/7/25
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May is Older Americans month, a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight trends and reaffirm commitments to serving older adults in our nation, state and communities.
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By MAUREEN MAIGRET
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5/7/25
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Baby boomers will probably remember the sea change in the public’s perspective that occurred in the early 1960s with the publication of Rachel Carson’s powerful book, “Silent …
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By SHEILA RESSEGER
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4/30/25
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Imagine being one of the 100,000 people in the United States on the national organ transplant waitlist, anxiously awaiting the call to inform you that a stranger has made a selfless decision to …
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By ALEXANDRA K. GLAZIER
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4/30/25
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Rhode Island’s health care system is in crisis. The closure of Anchor Medical Associates, leaving 25,000 patients without providers, is the latest blow. Even before this, our state faced a …
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By CHUCK JONES
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4/30/25
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As we celebrate National Small Business Week, we are reminded of the incredible role small businesses play in shaping Rhode Island’s economic and cultural landscape. This week is not only a …
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By NINA PANDE
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4/22/25
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