Community Corner

READER ROUNDUP: Into the Rabbit Hole

What are people talking about this week? Check out reader comments from around the state, and add your input to the conversation.


North Kingstown
: "So now the Town Council is considering a Dog Park? This almost sounds like Alice in Wonderland." — Govstench, commenting on Council Discusses Fate of Former Fire Station, Possible Dog Park In Wickford

Coventry: "Prayers to the family! Such a horrible day for all, xxxxx," — Debbie, commenting on Two House Fire Victims Transported To Rhode Island Hospital

Cranston: "This is a win for Reason. This is a win for Hope. This is a win for the Separation of church and state. And this is a huge win for a brave young woman, who did the right thing." — Stephen Mitchell

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"Time to get out of America. It is no longer the land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. We are now finally near the bottom of the slippery slope that will lead to us being just a reference in a history book similar to the other great civilizations." — David Davis, both commenting on Judge Orders Prayer Banner Removed

East Greenwich: "I believe it's also up to the parents' skills to provide tools for kids to stay away from drugs. Including building self confidence, love, respect. And most of all, show who's in charge at home. The Parents! Too many spoiled video gamer kids who get whatever they want." — Mutato, commenting on Alcohol, Pot Still Biggest Drug Issues With EG Youth

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Johnston: "What are they waiting for? Those companies are fighting over whos gonna make the most money from the landfill gas While they fight the people take the biggest hit, namely the odors. Please if you smell the crud call DEM at 222-3070 and lodge a complaint." — Joseph McCauley, commenting on Polisena Updates Council on Landfill Meeting

Narragansett: "Mr. Jennings made such a difference in my son Rafee's life ... He is a gift to the Narragansett school system." — Melissa, commenting on NES Librarian Jennings Brings Stories To Life

South Kingstown: "If you demonstrate to your children that you do not trust their ability to tell the truth or to make their own decisions, they will forever be emotional infants." — Thomas Browning, commenting on Good Mother or Just More Big Brother

Woonsocket: "The school committee should be careful since their actions could lead to unneeded financial cost to the department." — George Lacouture, commenting on School Committee Puts Hold on Spending


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