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Shout Out To The Massachusetts Man Who Won Millions & Donated To Animals
Not all heroes wear capes. Some just donate their lottery winnings to animals in need. A Peabody man hit big on a scratch ticket, and instead of pocketing all the winnings, he had a better idea in mind. Paul Riley went to Summit Variety on Summit Street in Peabody and...
What It Means if You See a McDonald’s With Black Arches Instead of Yellow?
Oh, you thought all McDonald's arches were golden?. The McDonald's logo is right up there with Nike and Target in terms of being instantly recognizable. In fact, you don't even need to see the business name to know what it is. A pair of golden arches lets a hungry traveler...
How Many of These Classic Summer Toys Do You Remember?
Summer has descended with the intensity of a relentless inferno, leaving many American towns simmering in its wake. I don't recall summers ever feeling this hot when I was a kid, but that probably has something to do with the fact we were always soaking ourselves with cold water in some manner.
Seekonk’s Dublin Rose Is Closing But Not Before Big Farewell Party
Dublin Rose Irish Sports Pub, a fixture in Seekonk, is closing after 11 years of serving food, drinks and entertainment. The pub's last day will be September 1, 2024. The closure will make way for a new Whole Foods supermarket. To celebrate its run, Dublin Rose will host a farewell...
MA State Police Battling for Best-Looking Cruiser in America
The 11th annual “America’s Best Looking Cruiser” calendar contest has officially kicked off, and the Massachusetts State Police are in it to win it. Some people like calendars that feature dogs. Some people like calendars of their favorite players. Some people like calendars featuring the best-looking police cruisers in the United States.
Dartmouth Woman Killed and One Injured in Fall River Crash
FALL RIVER (WBSM) — The Bristol County District Attorney’s office has identified the victims involved in the Fall River crash that killed a woman on Wednesday. Jean Revil, 67, of Dartmouth, was killed after she was struck by a box truck on Joseph Drive. A 64-year-old man from Bristol, Rhode Island was also hospitalized.
New Bedford Police Arrest Wanted Brockton Man
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — New Bedford Police have arrested a wanted Brockton man while also seizing an illegal firearm and drugs. Police said that on the evening of July 17, narcotics detectives monitoring suspected drug activity stopped a vehicle near the intersection of County Street and Cedar Grove. The vehicle was being driven by Ermirio Rosa, 23, of Brockton.
New Bedford Police Golf Tournament Combines Competition With Worthy Cause
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — Gather your best teammates and hit the golf course for a friendly competition and an opportunity to give back to the community. The New Bedford Police Union is back hosting its second annual golf tournament. On Monday, August 12, teams of four will hit the...
Fairhaven’s Harbor Freight Tools Store Now Open
FAIRHAVEN (WBSM) — Fairhaven’s newest retail store is now open, as Harbor Freight Tools opened up shop on Wednesday. The store is located at 13 Berdon Way, in the former Regal House Furniture location next to Ocean State Job Lot. We first learned Harbor Freight was coming to...
New Bedford Mayor Mitchell: Kings Highway Is Coming ‘Back to Life’
Things are happening on Kings Highway in New Bedford, where two large retail plazas have sat mostly empty for years. Not one but three new businesses are preparing to open at the Fieldstone Marketplace, including a restaurant. Cedar-Kings LLC owns Fieldstone Marketplace, and Cedar Fieldstone LLC owns King Plaza to...
New Traffic Islands at New Bedford’s Tarkiln Hill Road Rail Crossing
The redesign of the area of New Bedford where Tarkiln Hill Road meets Kings Highway, near where South Coast Rail will someday zip through, is finally making sense to me. I've lost track of how many days work crews have spent doing various projects in that area in recent years. It appears the end may be in sight.
President Joe Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19
This is a developing story. President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced in a press release on Wednesday. Biden experienced respiratory symptoms that included a runny nose, a cough and fatigue, according to the statement. He was tested in Las Vegas following his first scheduled event for the day.
40 Illegal To Trash Items In Mass.
As Massachusetts and the world tries to handle its waste in a more responsible manner, the rules they are a changing. Certain batteries can safely be thrown in the trash and some can not, for instance. Nearly a year and a half ago, Massachusetts made some changes to its trash...
20 Copycat Snacks Being Investigated by Feds for Containing THC
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission are cracking down on companies that are creating copycat versions of popular snacks and infusing them with delta-8 THC. In a joint press release, the two organizations said it has issued warning letters to five different companies across the U.S....
New Bedford Man Arrested for Theft and Commercial Truck Break-Ins
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — Police have concluded an investigation into repeated thefts of thousands of dollars of equipment from commercial trucks in New Bedford. Daniel Pedro, 47, has been arrested in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins during which tens of thousands of dollars worth of tools and air compressors were allegedly stolen.
New Bedford Barbershop Gets Visit from Former Patriots Player Trey Flowers
These days, you never know who you're going to bump into in New Bedford. Over the past few years, the SouthCoast has become a hotspot for Hollywood actors and star athletes. However, I never expected to run into a professional football player in the South End of New Bedford — yet, here we are.
New Bedford Updates Polling Sites and Mail-In Options Ahead of Election
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — The New Bedford Elections Commission has announced changes to polling and mail-in ballots for the state and congressional primary election on September 3. Due to voter feedback, the commission has made those changes, including moving polling locations to Ward 3 and making absentee and mail-in...
New Bedford Man Faces Gun Charges Tied to North End Shooting
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — An arrest made in New Bedford on July 10 for an illegal firearm has led to charges connected to a shooting incident earlier in the month on Roosevelt Street. On July 10, New Bedford police were conducting surveillance in the area of Nye Street and...
The Funny Rhode Island TV News Prank That Got National Attention
For as long as he anchored the morning news on WJAR in Rhode Island, Frank Coletta was a bastion of accuracy, fairness and calm under pressure; an unflappable, old-school journalist who seemed frazzled only when one of those "dastardly computers" thwarted his on-air delivery. He was a steady presence through...
Fairhaven Police Arrest Two on Drug and Assault Charges
FAIRHAVEN (WBSM) — Two men were arrested on drug and assault charges for an alleged drug transaction in the parking lot of Fairhaven's Seaport Resort & Marina. At approximately 12:30 p.m., Fairhaven Police said that around 12:30 p.m. on July 16 they observed what they believed was a hand-to-hand drug transaction in the parking lot of the Seaport Resort & Marina on Middle Street in Fairhaven.
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