Opinion

“I have been a “Big Sister” to Leann since August of 2012. Becoming a “Big Sister” has been a rewarding and fulfilling experience that has had a positive effect on my life. To me, being a “Big Sister” means that you make a commitment to a child to be a …

By David Grogan With the recent financial crisis in the New Bedford Public Schools that forced the layoffs of dozens of teachers, I’m reminded of George Santayana’s quote, “those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” The history of financial mismanagement in the school department has …

I have been a fan of the New Bedford Guide long before I started contributing articles to the page. It provides an open forum for the citizens of New Bedford to discuss the issues that are on the minds of its citizens. A recent topic posted to the New Bedford …

By Catherine McLaughlin Let me get this straight: New Bedford High School (NBHS) has been assessed as an under-performing school. And the state’s and Superintendent Pia Durkin’s chosen “solution” is to fire 50% of the faculty. Have I fallen through the rabbit hole? Do I see Cheshire cat-like grins in …

by Andrew O’Leary Try to recall any regular murder conviction you can think of and consider this: there is probably far more evidence linking Lee H. Oswald to the murder of President John F. Kennedy than seen in common courtroom convictions. Why then do so many people think of conspiracy …

It is amazing to me that one month after Martha Coakley announced she was going to run for Governor, and not for a third term as Attorney General, no one has officially entered the race to become the next Attorney General of the Commonwealth—no district attorney, state legislator, mayor, or …

Whether you are in support of medical marijuana or opposed to it, the voters of Massachusetts spoke in November 2012 and decided that patients should have safe access to medicinal cannabis. Since the referendum was passed the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has been working on developing laws and …

As a mom, I am always looking for great ways to entertain and enlighten my son without bankrupting myself, and recently, I found one such way after spending an afternoon at The Buttonwood Park Zoo. Since my son and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit, I decided that membership to the …

By Matthew Ferreira Decision to do something about it For the older generations who grew up in New Bedford, many of whom are now grandparents, the downtown area holds volumes of good memories—memories of charming streets crowded with people talking, shopping, and simply enjoying the unique vibe of the city’s …

Let’s start with the definition of “injustice”. There are many, but “gross unfairness” is the one I relate to when I think of Massachusetts’ long time snubbing of one of its major cities. The region of the Southcoast contains approximately 400,000 residents. That’s a pretty good chunk of the overall …