Hold federal government to same standards as parents If a child told me, “My parent stopped feeding me because there is no money,” even though the parent stated they had money, they just won’t use it for the child’s hunger, as a clinical social worker in an emergency department, I would be legally required to… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor I don’t have time for anything this week, folks. Sorry. You wouldn’t even believe how late it is getting this to the printer. So, no profundities on the Big Buffoon this week. I will say, however, that the Democrats are extraordinarily expert at snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Numbnuts…. [Read More]

Neighbors Oppose Hiller/Timothy Project, Appeal Building Permits Congratulations Robbie Roderiques  After years of trying to get your 16 home subdivision through the Planning Board, being denied every time on the basis it was not a good fit at that scale for the location, you chose to sue the Town.  When that failed (at every level… [Read More]

Support Climate Superfund bills, H.1014 and S.588. The following is testimony given by the undersigned to the Massachusetts State House Joint Committee for Environment and Natural Resources on September 2, 2025.. Good Afternoon, Chair Barber, Chair Rausch and Honorable Members of the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources.   My name is Mona Phillips,… [Read More]

Trump’s Fear is the Greatest threat to America Donald Trump has mastered the art of diversionary tactics. Just as the Epstein files were about to be exposed with allegedly incriminating evidence that threatens Trump’s presidency, he announces an outrageous plan, threatens allies or foes, and creates a literal or figurative blow to American institutions. The… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Veterans Day is Tuesday. We have three parades you can choose from. Acushnet, Fairhaven, and New Bedford are all having parades. Acushnet’s will be on Saturday, not Tuesday. See page 3 for details. Try to get to one of them and line the route to show our veterans that we appreciate… [Read More]

No Kings, Now What?  The “No Kings” protests have surged across the country, with tens of thousands flooding city and town streets, their voices reverberating off marble facades, glass towers, and small-town intersections. On that crisp autumn day, Americans stood united, rejecting the slow erosion of democracy and the rise of unchecked power. It was… [Read More]

Why I Volunteer Several years ago, I was asked by Major BethEllen Parkhurst of the Salvation Army in New Bedford, MA why I volunteered my time there. After some serious thought, this was my answer:    When I think of all the teams, civic groups, business associations, and committees I have been on during my… [Read More]

Kevin Grant Supports Lucas I am writing to endorse applicant Jeff Lucas to serve as the interim Planning Board member.  Jeff is well-trusted, well-respected and well liked. He has years upon years of experience in planning, which has been sorely lacking on the Board. The public would — and should — view Jeff as a return to… [Read More]