Opinion

Would you invite a convicted sex offender that you’ve never met to your house for dinner with your wife and kids? No? How about inviting them to become your neighbor? Or a resident of your city? You may not be inviting sex offenders to your neighborhood, but as a city, New …

This is one of those articles that I’ve had in draft form for about 6 months, but a recent battle between New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell and the City Council regarding the City Council’s proposed 44% pay raise sparked my interest in finishing it. Much of the data provided below is …

In today’s economy everyone can use some extra cash.  Couponing is easy and is great way to save money.  Here are some useful tips: Getting coupons: The first step is to get as many coupons as you can.  Coupons come in the Sunday paper each week; those inserts have 88% …

On Wednesday, June 22nd, President Obama addressed the nation, unveiling his drawdown plan for U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Although it seemed to be overshadowed in this area by the capture of notorious Boston mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger, this is a big story that has far reaching implications. Not surprisingly, …

Hans Doherty helps boat owners with their insurance.

With so many of the residents of the South Coast area living within a few miles of the ocean, knowing the score on flood insurance is essential.

The Massachusetts Senator's voting record on environmental issues comes into question.

Has there ever been a more perfect acronym than the one used to describe Seasonal Affective Disorder?  S.A.D. Three little letters that perfectly describe the overall feeling of malaise many of us have as the calendar slowly tries to shovel itself clear of winter. I must admit to not knowing …

The great Indian activist and political leader Mohandas Gandhi once said:  “A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.” I couldn’t agree more.  I feel that a city can shape its culture for the better through the acts of its citizens. With around 100,000 …

This coming Thursday (March 24), Mayor Scott Lang will give a “State of the City” address.  The State of the City address is much like the annual State of the Union address that Presidents give each year.  Expect Mayor Lang to address important issues like the economy, education, public safety …