The English Bulldog – A New Life  What’s so redeeming about a dog that has a head structure that allows a capacity for biting you while breathing at the same time? On the surface one may wonder why so many people would choose the English Bulldog as their favorite. Senior citizens, young children, univer­si­ties, a… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Oh, boy. Where to begin? Glass houses much, daughter of Patrick Carr? I am the one who is toxic, but a concerted effort to put me out of business, is not? Going after people’s liveli­hoods is okay? Geesh. I wasn’t going to waste any ink on this foolish­ness, but Mr. Carr’s… [Read More]

The GOP’s Disturbing War on Voters’ Voices  In a healthy democracy, the will of the people is sacrosanct. Elections are held, votes are counted and the outcome, whether popular or painful, is respected.  In Mattapoisett, the open town meeting form of government is a system whereby citizens directly participate to enact local laws, pass budgets, and… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Well, we have a little bit of a bare bones issue this week. I was sick this weekend and not able to get into my regular rhythm. Of course, the pitchforks and torches are out on Facebook but, I think I’ll leave it there. Ah, who am I kidding? I’m not… [Read More]

Oliveira’s Wife Disputes Account This letter aims to correct inaccu­racies presented at the Historical Commission meeting on July 10, 2025. On June 30 an email was sent to Veterans Agent Mike Jenny and Historical Commission Chairman Mike Kelly, requesting the bunker be opened and the flagpole be unlocked. On July 4th morning, Mr. Kelly unlocked the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Okay, okay, he said “gall” not “balls.” Is this really the sword you want to fall on? (See correction page 2.) Oh my, the Facebook hissy fit…that my readers would be “appalled” to find out a town official said someone didn’t have the “balls” to do something. Really? Our president used… [Read More]

Two Things to Worry About  I can’t take credit for the following. It’s my recollection of a presentation by comedian, Mike Goodwin, I saw on Facebook. Like I predict you will, my first reaction was to laugh. Then I began to think about what was subtly said in a more serious light.    There are only… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor We have some sad news this week. Well known Korean War veteran, Jimmy Leal, died. He was very active in any event that had to do with veterans. He was a survivor of the notorious “Battle of Pork Chop Hill” where he served as a medic. I always loved seeing Jimmy… [Read More]

Country Grieves Senseless Assassination This week our country grieves a senseless assassination of a mother and father; public official and her husband in Minnesota. A heart­breaking reminder of how dangerously polarized our politics have become.  Our small town may seem a world away from violence, but we are not immune to the ripple effects of… [Read More]

Residents Need to Demand Decisive Action on Harbor At the recent Harbor Plan public meeting held on June 18th, 2025, I addressed the distinguished panel representing the communities of New Bedford and Fairhaven with the following statement: “There can be no Harbor Plan without a plan for clean water in our harbor.”  I emphasized three… [Read More]