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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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5/15/25
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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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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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5/15/25
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To the Editor:
I would like to address the elephant in the room. A lot of people care about their 2 nd amendment rights but don’t show up when it matters. Last night’s Johnston Town …
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5/15/25
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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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5/15/25
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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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5/8/25
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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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5/8/25
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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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5/8/25
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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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5/8/25
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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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5/8/25
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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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5/8/25
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After Val Lawson won election last Tuesday as the new president of the Rhode Island Senate, she faced a battery of reporters’ questions about her dual role as head of that chamber and president …
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By IAN DONNIS
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5/8/25
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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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5/1/25
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As a board member at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island, I’ve seen firsthand how corporate mentorship programs change lives. When businesses empower their employees to mentor, …
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5/1/25
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To the Editor:
I must comment on your paper publishing an editorial drawing of both Pope Francis and Senator Ruggerio in the same frame. How could you pair such a holy man as Francis with the …
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5/1/25
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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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4/24/25
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To the Editor:
National Volunteer Week is April 20-26 and the American Red Cross in Rhode Island celebrates the selfless volunteers whose unwavering support make it possible for us to assist …
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4/24/25
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While there are many people in power who proclaim that children are our future, and that we should do everything we can to support their becoming lifelong learners, the sad truth is that very rarely …
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4/24/25
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Each year, millions of Americans face a decision that's more consequential than buying a home or car: choosing where to have major surgery. For procedures like spinal fusions and hip and knee …
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By Dr. MATHIAS P. BOSTROM
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4/17/25
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Legislation has been introduced by Sen. Lou DiPalma (D-Middletown, Little Compton, Newport, Tiverton) and Rep. Jason Knight (D-Barrington, Warren) that would prohibit the sale of assault-style …
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By JENNIFER McGEE
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4/17/25
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