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Editorial: One last chance for public comment on Interstate proposal

Sun, Mar 17

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There is one last chance for public input on the draft agreement reached between Interstate Navigation and a Division of the PUC that was announced earlier this month and it’s a valuable — if belated — opportunity for the public to offer its input. “The settlement basically brings us to where we...
Editorial: Island Free Library is a place of quiet learning

Sun, Feb 24

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Island Free Library is a place of quiet learning A public library is a place of quiet contemplation. But as libraries transform themselves from a place almost exclusively devoted to books and other publications, we can expect — and in fact encourage — the inclusion of more modern forms of...
Editorial: Rate hearing an opportunity to tackle lingering issues

Sun, Feb 3

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The island is hugely dependant upon Interstate Navigation as the necessary lifeline to the mainland. The Block Island community continues to be grateful for the good neighbor policy the company has consistently practiced through the years. That’s why we’re a bit taken aback by the manner in which...
Editorial: Petition undermines council’s majority vote

Sun, Jan 13

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We have had dysfunctional Town Councils in the past and it made the process of governing quite difficult. Candid, informed discussions inclusive of differing viewpoints serve the public well. Once the vote is taken, however, the members should respect the outcome. With that in mind, we are uneasy...
Editorial: Time to look at gun laws and mental health services

Sun, Dec 23

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Enough is enough. For years, our national and state leaders have hedged and dragged their feet on gun control issues, not wanting to alienate a powerful political lobby. A former Democratic president let a ban on assault weapons expire. President Obama is making noises but has taken no action,...
Editorial: Med. Center finances even worse than reported

Sat, Dec 15

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I regret to say that I have learned information conveyed in the Block Island Times last week was substantially incorrect. Last week, I wrote an editorial focused on the financial situation at the Block Island Medical Center. I included some numbers that I have since learned greatly...

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Editorial: One last chance for public comment on Interstate proposal

Editorial: Island Free Library is a place of quiet learning

Editorial: Rate hearing an opportunity to tackle lingering issues

Editorial: Petition undermines council’s majority vote

Editorial: Time to look at gun laws and mental health services

Editorial: Med. Center finances even worse than reported

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