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TOM WARD - On taxes, choose your poison

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Some days, I just get it wrong. Last week's column was one of them. And I hope you'll allow me to walk it back and make my point more clearly.

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ARLENE VIOLET - Unions, pensioners throughout Assembly

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Last month I wrote a column about the millionaire next door to you. It is your local cop, firefighter, and teacher. With their health care benefits, c ... continue

Charlie Hall's Cartoons

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Letters to the Editor

Senate E-Verify 'vote' looks shameful on video

I am sure many of you recognize my name from the numerous comments and opinion letters I have written and submitted in the past. I would like to share ... continue

School Committee deferred much, gained little for taxpayers

My wife Sharon and I went to a fund-raiser Aug. 26 where Erika Sanzi, who is running for School Committee at-large here in Cumberland, addressed a lar ... continue

Pay article unfair to teachers

I believe your paper presented a biased article on school department salaries. They neglected to mention that teachers and administrators must have a ... continue

Union support needed in 'Race to Top'

Congratulations to Commissioner Gist and her team for winning a $75 million grant in the federal Race to the Top competition. Congratulations are also ... continue

Coalition for Water Security work threatens local farmers' water use

The R.I. Water Resources Board's Water Allocation Committee, chaired by Harold Ward, is being led in a direction contrary to the best interests of the ... continue

Yo Raymond Run thank-you's offered

On behalf of the Raymond family and Camp Ker-Anna, we would like to thank all the sponsors and supporters of this year's Yo Raymond Run.

The 4th ann ... continue

Teen chess star shines bright

A 15-year-old Barrington 10th-grader took on a group of senior chess players at the Cumberland Public Library last Thursday and proceeded to light up ... continue

Don't blame organized labor for economic woes

I am a staunch critic of those who continue to blame this recession on the demands made by organized labor. Those who profess this philosophy are out ... continue

Thanks offered by C-Fest leaders

Another successful weekend for Cumberlandfest 2010, which occurred on Aug. 6-9. This 20th anniversary year was probably one of the most memorable and ... continue

Citizens Bank R.I. thanks 'Gear' partners

We would like to thank the good citizens of Rhode Island who helped make the eighth annual Gear for Grades drive such an incredible success.

Many o ... continue

A message of respect from a Columbine survivor

I feel compelled to reflect on the keynote address by Craig Scott that we (Lincoln teachers and staff) attented on Orientation Day at Lincoln High Sch ... continue

Forget thanked for Jim Carr Memorial

Jimmy Fund Golf extends a sincere thank you to the organizers and sponsors of the East Woonsocket Little League Jim Carr Memorial held on Aug. 21 at T ... continue

School Street: DOT's failure for all to see

As the reconstruction of the School Street and Great Road bridges over the North Smithfield Expressway on the outskirts of Forestdale nears completion ... continue

Union support needed to boost 'Race to Top'

Congratulations to Commissioner Gist and her team for winning a $75 million grant in the federal Race to the Top competition. Congratulations are also ... continue

Foster canvasser raps Rogers report

Two weeks ago, I wrote my very first Letter to the Editor, "Where have all Republicans gone?" It was an attempt to alert Foster's GOP to the unfavorab ... continue

Foster resident supports town vote denying funds

In response to the article by Elizabeth Abbott regarding the vote denying the Foster Town Council $681,866 on Aug. 17, it was the first time in 50 yea ... continue

Building of mosque would symbolize freedom of religion

I've been watching and listening to the turmoil over the proposed mosque and community center in New York and am ashamed of the behavior and general m ... continue

Quota International gives back to the community

Quota International of Woonsocket has completed its 2009-2010 year. We held our fund-raising events starting in September including the farmers market ... continue

What do Wite-Out forms say about Grebien campaign?

Even though Don Grebien says he is taking full responsibility for his campaign turning in voter registration forms with whited-out information, he rea ... continue

Citizens Bank thanks Gear for Grades partners

We would like to thank the good citizens of Rhode Island who helped make the eighth annual Gear for Grades drive such an incredible success.

Many o ... continue

Repeal 'Don't ask, don't tell'

I support repealing the 'Don't ask, don't tell' policy; in short, I want the most effective military force available regardless of sexual preference. ... continue

Building of mosque would symbolize freedom of religion

I've been watching and listening to the turmoil over the proposed mosque and community center in New York and am ashamed of the behavior and general m ... continue