Editorials
One of the most difficult cost drivers to predict in school district budgets is special education. One new student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) can result in thousands of dollars in unbudgeted expenses, and the new host district needs to find a way to pay that cost.
And rightfully so. Congress …
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When someone talks about an individual who is over the age of 100, other people often … More
There have been lots of ideas of how to develop Rocky Point Park since the rides stopped … More
Why did this happen? Why on Patriots Day when we honor our forefathers who set this … More
It’s no surprise that recreational fishing has an impact on the state’s economy. … More
A program initiated by the Rhode Island Student Loan Authority will take some of the … More
Editorial Cartoon
Columns
Write of Way
Meg Fraser
Sun Rise Scoops
Meri R. Kennedy
Op-eds
As of March 1, arbitrary across-the-board cuts, known as sequestration, have gone into … More
Benjamin Franklin said it best: “A penny saved is a penny earned.”
Tax time is … More
Severe winter weather has been sweeping the country. New England was recently buried … More
Congratulations to the folks who put the film “Argo” on the screen. Winning the … More
Despite getting clobbered in the fiscal cliff negotiations, Republicans have … More
Letters to the Editor
To the Editor:
My family and I wish to express our gratitude for the excellent services provided by the Johnston Fire and Rescue team during times of medical emergencies, recently and in the past. Their promptness, professionalism and personal attention during a medical crisis are exemplary. I would like to …
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To the Editor:
Regarding the same-sex marriage law, I'm sorry to say this isn't … More
To the Editor:
As a mayoral candidate in 1984, I spoke about Johnston’s poor … More
To the Editor:
A few weeks ago, in broad daylight, two bombs were detonated by two … More
To the Editor:
I’m writing to applaud Congressman Jim Langevin for standing up … More
The ghosts of Crispus Attucks, Samuel Adams and Paul Revere, waited at the finish line to … More
