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OPINION: In Defense of the First Amendment

In a letter to his army just prior to the end of the Revolutionary War, George Washington stated the importance of any person being able to voice their opinion, especially when the stakes are high. “… if Men are to be precluded from offering their sentiments on a matter…reason is …

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Overdose Awareness Day to be observed in city Aug. 31

New Bedford has planned several events to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day, which is Thursday, Aug. 31. The opioid epidemic affects a growing number of Americans. Events scheduled to commemorate the day include: 5:15 p.m. New Bedford City Hall. Opening ceremonies and speakers. 5:45 p.m. Vigil and procession beginning at …

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15 Things To Do This Weekend (Aug. 25 – Aug-27)

We have a very pleasant weekend ahead in terms of weather. For a change – compared to the past five weeks – there are no thundershowers or showers of any kind in the forecast. It will, however, fluctuate between partly sunny and partly cloudy – depending on whether your glass …

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Is it time to take down the Whaleman Statue?

This week ESPN removed Asian-American announcer Robert Lee from covering University of Virginia’s home opener football game “simply because of the coincidence of his name.” Apparently, ESPN thinks he’s a statue and needs to be taken down. The past few weeks Confederate statues have been covered or taken down in …

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