Author Archives: Tim Costello

In announcing an upcoming “Freedom of the Press Gala” fundraiser, Executive Editor of the Plymouth Independent David Kidwell extolls the virtue that credible, fact-based reporting and informed citizens make stronger communities.  Agreed, but is that what we are getting from PI?  The answer is, sometimes, but there is a lot of opinionated narrative that is […]

The Plymouth Independent story about Selectman Golden’s storm activities seems to continue the publication’s descent into partisan journalism.  What is the point of questioning the motivations of an individual who helps others out during a very difficult storm?  Those who plowed us out, those who got our electricity back on, those who worked for Town […]

I write in support of the mission and pray for the safety of ICE agents who were enforcing long-standing immigration laws in North Plymouth, a job embarrassingly made more difficult and dangerous in this state where local law enforcement is prohibited from cooperating. Some suggest that remaining in the country without authorization is a civil crime […]