SouthCoast Voices is our “letters to the editor” feature that allows people in the community to have their voices heard on WBSM.com. To submit a SouthCoast Voices piece or to find out more, please email Digital Managing Editor Tim Weisberg at tim@wbsm.com.
SouthCoast Voices
The Controversy over Drag Queens [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
A local college student and makeup artist shares some insight into why the controversy over Drag Queen Story Time is really just based on a mischaracterization.
An Act of Love [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
A New Bedford mom shares the story of what happened after she discovered vandals scrawled racist graffiti on her favorite tree in Brooklawn Park.
Remove 'Mike' from Mike & Wayne's [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
On the 30th anniversary of the murder of his sister Heidi, here's a letter sent by Mark Patnaude asking the name of Mike Padeiro be removed from Mike & Wayne's.
At Alma, We Aim High [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
Two Alma del Mar teachers respond to a previous SouthCoast Voices piece regarding their school and its performance.
February Is Noonan Syndrome Awareness Month [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
A local mom educates about Noonan Syndrome, a multi-system genetic disorder occurring in about one in 2,500 people. February is Noonan Syndrome Awareness Month.
Diman Community Rallies Behind Aubin [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
Two former Diman students feel there is more to the story about the Diman School Committee's decision not to renew the contract of Superintendent Thomas Aubin.
Alma del Mar Best Decision These Parents Made [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
Kevin Alves, a 36-year-old father of three and lifelong New Bedford resident, took issue with a previous SouthCoast Voices' portrayal of Alma del Mar.
Numbers Don't Lie on Charter Schools [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
A New Bedford educator says he feels the need to jump in and correct a few misconceptions that have been circulating with some numbers-based facts.
Hodgson: Demand Border Wall Funding [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
In an op-ed piece, Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson asks for people to contact their representatives in Congress and demand border wall funding now.
SOUTHCOAST VOICES: Red and Blue Come Together for Purple
One man's challenge for Republicans and Democrats to come together for one day to help fight pancreatic cancer.