Opinion

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...

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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...

Be thankful for the beauty of our town

To the Editor: I was boating through Padanaram Harbor with some friends a few weeks back when one of them idly mentioned that Padanaram had been voted ‘America’s Best Harbor.’ I didn’t doubt him for a second. I remember looking around at the boats...