New Bedford Mayor Mitchell on Offshore Wind, Spending COVID Relief [OPINION]
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell joined Marcus Ferro to discuss the city's future with offshore wind, and how to spend federal COVID-19 relief funds.
COVID-19
Mask Mandates Spread Fear, Confusion [OPINION]
The politics of fear and confusion are again taking hold again in Massachusetts and will likely get worse as summer days melt into the indoor days of winter.
Mayor Mitchell, Give COVID Relief Money Back [OPINION]
New Bedford has no business accepting taxpayer money for any non-COVID-related projects under the American Rescue Plan Act. Give the money back to taxpayers.
Acushnet Fire Department Lit Up for Town’s COVID-19 Victims
If you've seen the lights outside of the Acushnet Fire Department, here is what they symbolize.
Baker Wise to Say No to Masks in Massachusetts Schools [OPINION]
Right now, the best thing to do is try to return our kids to a more normal lifestyle and a resumption of their education without restrictions.
Avoid the Hysteria Over the Delta Variant [OPINION]
We are far enough into the pandemic to understand what we need to do to keep ourselves safe. Stay informed but try not to get caught up in the hysteria.
New Bedford Door-to-Door Vaccination Effort Slowly Making Impact
Pam Cole of New Bedford's Vaccination Connect Network said about five in 10 people weren't responsive to the idea of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.
Open the State Government Already [OPINION]
I can buy pot, booze, cigarettes, and attend sporting events, but Massachusetts state workers still can't go back to work?
New Vaccination Effort in New Bedford Brings Shots to the People
As New Bedford's vaccination numbers have slowed, a new initiative is seeking to bring COVID-19 vaccination shots into the homes of those who want them.
COVID Masks Could Return to Greater New Bedford [OPINION]
Some health officials fear an outbreak of the Delta variant of the COVID virus could result in a spike in cases just as kids head back to school this fall.