New Bedford Parents to Be Heard on Masks in School [OPINION]
School Committeeman Chris Cotter says he wants to hear the views of parents and others on masks rather than just adopt an administrative policy recommendation.
COVID
Could Vaccine Passports Be Required on the SouthCoast? [OPINION]
New York City will soon require proof of vaccination to enter restaurants, gyms, and other places. Could that same idea take hold here on the SouthCoast?
The Vilification of the Unvaccinated [OPINION]
The walls are closing in on those who opted out of the COVID-19 vaccinations. The government says the Delta variant is spreading rapidly, and it's your fault.
Will the New Bedford Feast Be the Same After COVID? [OPINION]
When New Bedford's Feast of the Blessed Sacrament was canceled last summer, it seemed like the logical thing to do. This year, I'm not so sure.
Not the Time to Be Honored for Pandemic Leadership [OPINION]
Joe Biden recently repeated his prediction that another 200,000 Americans could perish from the COVID-19 virus before the year is out. Is now the time for back-slapping as though the crisis were winding down? At least one Democrat think tank believes it's appropriate...
Too Much 2020 Is Keeping Us Awake at Night [OPINION]
Do not worry about what you cannot control. You'll live longer and sleep better.