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Rhode Island’s Economy in Trouble and Ranked Worst in Northeast
Rhode Island is facing big money problems. A new study by WalletHub says it's the state with the worst economy in the Northeast. It comes in near the bottom for the United States, at No. 45. So, the trillion-dollar question is: Why is Rhode Island struggling?. According to The Providence...
Plympton First Period House For Sale May Be Oldest on the Market in America
PLYMPTON (WBSM) — A First Period home in Plympton, Massachusetts has hit the market and may just be the oldest house currently for sale in all of America. In fact, the house is so old that when it was first built, the town of Plympton did not yet exist, and was then still part of Plymouth.
Brockton Man Pleads Not Guilty to Shooting Fall River Woman
BROCKTON (WBSM) — A Brockton who allegedly shot and injured a Fall River woman at an apartment over the weekend has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges. Jonathan Pires Alves, 27, pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault to murder, assault and battery, discharging a firearm within 500 feet of building, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, and a firearm violation with one prior violent or drug crime.
Boston Red Sox Add Three Fan Favorites to Hall of Fame
My kids grew up believing the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots were supposed to win championships every few years, perhaps because for a while there, they did. The New England Patriots, during the era of Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, won six Super Bowl trophies in 2002, 2004, 2005, 2015, 2017 and 2019.
When the New Bedford Hotel Hosted Louis ‘Satchmo’ Armstrong
The New Bedford Hotel had come and gone by the time I came of age. I have no first-hand memory of the hotel as a hotel, but from what I heard, it was a grand and majestic hotel. The New Bedford Hotel opened at 725 Pleasant Street in 1921. My...
2nd Annual Networking By The Sea Event Coming To Cisco Brewery In New Bedford
Women in Defense Greater Boston Chapter is gearing up for the second annual Networking by the Sea event at Cisco Brewers Kitchen and Bar in New Bedford on Thursday, June 13. The event is all about informal networking as the nonprofit organization aims to develop future STEM leaders and provide opportunities for professional growth among women and allies.
SouthCoast Splash Pads and Pools to Beat the Heat This Summer
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — Everyone is always looking for a place to cool off during the hot summer days. Beaches are always the go-to for families but can sometimes be an all-day expense. Heading out to the beach requires a lot of planning, preparation and money, which may be...
Fairhaven Boat Fire Sends One to the Hospital Suffering From Burns
FAIRHAVEN (WBSM) — Firefighters responded to a boat fire that occurred in Fairhaven Sunday evening and sent one person to the hospital. The incident happened on June 2 at around 7 p.m., when a fire broke out around the Seaview Avenue boat ramp and Sconticut Neck Road. According to...
Your Guide to Fall River’s Day of Portugal 2024
Fall River is preparing for one of its most popular weekends. Officially known as Dia de Portugal (de Camoes e das Comunidades Portuguesas), Day of Portugal is a special time of year for the city. The celebration returns to Portas Da Cidade on Ponta Delgada Boulevard in Fall River June...
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