Opinion

Part of living in a city is the close proximity of neighbors whether above or below you in a tenement or “next door.” In either case, you have likely encountered a nightmare neighbor or ten. The range of nightmare neighbors can be anything from being noisy in the wee hours, …

As a fan of Cold Case television shows, blogs and podcasts, I’ve learned that men who kidnap little girls almost always sexually abuse them before killing them. Since they are cold cases, many get away with the crime or it takes decades to get justice for the families. When 11-year-old …

On December 18, 2019, a former New Bedford police officer was sentenced for possessing child pornography and a New Bedford pastor was arrested for kidnapping and rape. Our justice system needs to send a clear message to people in positions of power by holding them accountable to the maximum extent …

The following was posted in our New Bedford Facebook group: “As of 2017, could someone please explain why the members of the New Bedford City Council are being paid $423.97 per week or $22.046.44 per year, for a part-time job, when the income per capita for New Bedford is $21,181? …

“I have been trying to get the city to sweep a street for almost two months. I was told by city councilors and the mayor to use the “SeeClickFix” app. The app works great…the people responsible for getting the work done is another story. So I got fed up and …

The Second Amendment gives us the right to bear and keep arms, but many Americans don’t know that the original intent of the amendment was not to protect against our neighbors but to stand against their government should the need arise. This is why we should proceed with extreme caution …

“I recently wrote an email to both the city council and the Mayor to protest the profligate and punitive rent increases over the past several years. For example, I have lived the past four years at Wamsutta Lofts – when I moved in the 1 bedroom rate was $945 – …

There is a saying; the only two certain things in life are death and taxes. Well, it seems there’s no place that statement is more accurate than right here in New Bedford. But in a jurisdiction so overwhelmingly democratic, in nature and by count, it may raise an eyebrow that …

“I’m so upset and angry right now! 😤😡 Once again this same bus driver cussed at my son and this time my little man came home and broke down with an anxiety attack. I’ve called the bus company and complained several times about this bus driver. They tell me they …

“Someone left a nasty, threatening letter on my car for parking legally. I always parked my car here I have been working for the company for five years, my car is always there, and this has never happened before. It says that where I park is not a public parking …