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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With the recent announcement of Anchor Medical’s closure, Rhode Island is witnessing the inevitable outcome of years of unheeded warnings about our collapsing health care infrastructure.
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5/14/25
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To the Editor,
I am writing to express my strong support for the Rhode Island Green Amendment, House Bill 5732, Senate Bill 327.
Rhode Island has long been a leader in environmental …
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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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5/14/25
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At a time where conflict seems to be bubbling just under the surface all the time all around us, it can be hard to know where to turn when the going gets tough.
As children, when faced with such …
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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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To the Editor:
Our present administration has just completed its first 100 days. It has produced both needed accomplishments and deep concerns.
There is much to review, but I will keep it …
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5/7/25
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To the Editor:
As reported by Tim Forsberg and John Howell, House Education Chairman Robert M. McNamara is eager to spend lots of taxpayer money on what he euphemistically refers to as …
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5/7/25
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To the Editor:
As a program manager of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), I urge the Rhode Island General Assembly to pass House Bill 5638 / Senate Bill 947 (Motor and Other …
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5/7/25
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A letter to the editor,
“Legislators, let’s ban assault weapons,” published April 10, is full of misinformation. Why does that matter?
Everyone wants the state …
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It’s not a club anyone wants to join, but it seems a majority of people in our three municipalities have some kind of story when it comes to experiencing rats in their own backyards. Maybe …
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5/7/25
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5/7/25
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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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If you need a reminder that some of those living among us are worth a pat on the back and a kind word of appreciation, you need look no further than the dead.
More specifically, you should look …
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4/30/25
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4/30/25
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