Opinion

Parent of student aboard bus involved in crash thanks staff, responders

To the Editor: I wanted to shine a light on the response to the Bus/Deer accident on October 30. I am the father of one of the children that rode the bus that morning. I received a call within minutes of the accident. I was kept abreast of the...

Southcoast/Blue Cross conflict touches deeper problem of unaffordable healthcare

To the Editor: The current conflict between insurance provider Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Southcoast network is the most recent act in the absurd circus of unaffordable healthcare. Southcoast president Keith Hovan is demanding higher...
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Support marijuana zoning bylaw change

To the Editor: My name is Edward Phipps and I am the Chief Executive Officer of Casco Botanical. We are a cannabis cultivation & manufacturing company that has been operating successfully for the last 7 years in Casco, Maine. As someone who grew...

Blue Cross Blue Shield reimbursement rates threaten patient access to local hospitals

To the Editor: Why does healthcare continually rank as a top concern among Americans? Because at some point we all get sick. Whether you’ve sprained your ankle and gone to an urgent care center or are seeking support for a loved one with a...

Select Board responds to Bliss Corner report

To the Editor: We, the members of the Dartmouth Select Board, wish to respond to the August 6, 2019 (republished on August 15, 2019) New Bedford Standard-Times article that is headlined “Dartmouth knew Bliss Corner dumping was a problem, documents...

Sheriff Hodgson should focus on helping community, not railing against “mystical threats”

To the Editor: The juxtaposition of the two news articles in Thursday's Standard-Times is too significant to ignore. In one article, Sheriff Hodgson is testifying at a legislative hearing threatening that allowing undocumented immigrants to have...

South Coast Bikeway Alliance thanks sponsors, participants

To the Editor: The South Coast Bikeway Alliance would like to thank the 73 riders, 40+ volunteers and many supporters of our second annual Pedal for the Path fundraiser bike ride, held on Sunday, August 18, 2019. The ride was established to raise...

Thank you from the Rusinoski family

To the Editor: Our family would graciously like to thank all those who shared in the sudden loss of Chad. Your presence and kind words of support meant so much to our family during this difficult time. It is deeply appreciated and gratefully...