TOM WARD - Goodbye, Mayor

I suppose I first became interested in politics when I noted one of my dad's best childhood friends, Kevin Coleman, was the mayor of Woonsocket and ru ... continue

ARLENE VIOLET - Slow on the uptake

The shenanigans at the Rhode Island Resource and Recovery Corporation continue unabated. First of all, let me clarify that I think Lincoln's own Micha ... continue

Charlie Hall's Cartoons

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Letters to the Editor

RICH LOWRY - Not dead yet

The Republican Party has no national leaders. Its standing with voters is at an all-time low. It battens itself on an ideological purity that turns of ... continue

Hall's 'caricature' missed the mark

First, I was startled. Then I laughed. Finally, I knew I had to comment on Charlie Hall's cartoon, (caricature, really), in the Oct. 29 edition of The ... continue

Connors, Petrarca earn thanks from councilor

I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank Senate Majority Leader Dan Connors, and Representative Peter Petrarca for truly doing their ... continue

Senate leaders criticized for again killing E-Verify

First and foremost I'd like to sincerely thank the members of RIILE and their friends and neighbors who called and sent e-mails asking their legislato ... continue

Lincoln Animal Shelter closing needs more study

I have heard from more people about the plans to close the animal shelter in Lincoln than any other issue. Yet I wonder how many people know this is u ... continue

Educate students, instead of adopting 'D' proposal

How does one go about achieving what appears to be a high level of success in today's world of accepted mediocrity?

The answer of course is by the ... continue

Politicians' requirements, not banks, ruined economy

Arlene Violet's editorial "Despite the anti-Wall Street rhetoric, Obama, R.I. Democrats fail us badly" in the Oct. 22 issue takes our government to ta ... continue

Hall's 'caricature' missed the mark

First, I was startled. Then I laughed. Finally, I knew I had to comment on Charlie Hall's cartoon, (caricature, really), in the Oct. 29 edition of The ... continue

Paquette memorial foundation supporters thanked

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks, on behalf of the Roland D. Paquette Jr. Memorial Foundation, to all those who helped in making our sixth a ... continue

One-handed drivers are dangerous

I am beginning to develop a phobia of driving. I can't tell you how many times I've looked up to see the grill of a lumbering SUV veering into my lane ... continue

Rescue response times to Chopmist Hill worry firefighter

My biggest concern for the town of Scituate is public safety in the Chopmist Hill Fire District.

On Oct. 19 there were three rescue calls in the Cho ... continue

Greenville Manor in need of repairs

I've sat here from time to time trying to think of the words that would grab someone's attention, someone unafraid, someone who really cares about the ... continue

Motorcylist stands up for bikers

I have been riding motorcycles for over 35 years and find Smithfield's new noise ordinance does nothing "but" target motorcycles. There is a long list ... continue

Response to Caputo letter

I enjoy reading The Breeze for the colorful letters to the editor. A recent letter to the editor from Gail Caputo was probably the most amusing I have ... continue

Manfredi is a strong advocate for those in need

Quite often I pick up The Breeze to read about the North Providence news, especially since the chairman of our board is North Providence Councilman Fr ... continue

Martinelli: Manfredi comments 'out of line'

After reading councilman Manfredi's response to the response that School Committee member Leva wrote, I find the councilman to be out of line to say t ... continue

President of Sunset Terrace Senior Association responds to Deusch letter

In response to Fred Deusch's letter in the Oct. 28 edition of The Breeze, I think Fred should send his social security check back to the government, a ... continue

Bill discriminates against insulin dependent diabetics

Question: When is it OK for the state government to discriminate, without just cause or due process, against a specific class of citizen?

Answer: ... continue