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Massachusetts Court Ruled on ‘Under God’ in Pledge in Public Schools
It has been 10 years since the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled public school students in the Bay State can pledge allegiance to the flag, and the pledge can legally include the words "under God." The SJC ruled back in May 2014 that the daily recitation of the pledge of...
MEOW: Cat Dad Remodels Entire Home For Beloved Felines
If you thought you were a cat lover, this guy may have you beat. His entire home is essentially centered around his cats. Catioguy, as he goes by on Instagram, designs and builds custom catios for felines in California. It's every cats dream to roam in and out of the house whenever they please, and catioguy made that a reality.
Why Gas Prices This Summer May Sound Familiar to Cash-Strapped Drivers
The story of gas prices this summer will be all too familiar to drivers looking for relief. Gas prices have been fairly predictable so far in 2024. NerdWallet currently lists the average per gallon gas price as $3.642. That is just a 3-cent increase over April's average price. While that...
New Bedford’s Samantha Irvin Shares Ring With Her WWE Idol
When she was growing up in New Bedford, Samantha Johnson dreamed of someday becoming the next Lilian Garcia, the legendary ring announcer for World Wrestling Entertainment. Now, years later, Johnson – now known by her stage name, Samantha Irvin – has not only become this generation’s Garcia, but she got to share the ring with her idol on Monday night.
WBSM Beloved Acushnet Caller ‘Stormin” Norman Fredette Passes Away
ACUSHNET (WBSM) — Beloved WBSM caller “Stormin’ Norman” Fredette has passed away. Fredette, an Acushnet resident, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital on Thursday, May 9. He was 64 years old. Fredette was a frequent caller to WBSM and part of the “Kitchen Cabinet” segment...
Wareham Man Arrested and Charged With Drug Offenses
WAREHAM (WBSM) — Wareham Police seized fentanyl and arrested a man in connection with alleged drug dealing. The Wareham Police Criminal Investigation Division, along with the Patrol Division, recently served narcotic-related search warrants which resulted in an arrest and the seizure of suspected fentanyl and drug-related paraphernalia. Alexander Lugo,...
Wareham Ulta Beauty Shoplifting Suspects Charged
WAREHAM (WBSM)—Wareham Police charged three suspects with organized retail crime after their arrest for shoplifting over $4,000 worth of merchandise at an Ulta Beauty Supply store. According to police, the suspects allegedly left the store with several bags of stolen merchandise totaling over $4,200.00 on May 7. A description...
Massachusetts-Based Bomber Crashed Into Empire State Building
The site of commercial airliners crashing into the World Trade Center Towers in New York City on September 11, 2001 was no doubt traumatic, but it was not the first time a plane originating in Massachusetts crashed into a skyscraper in New York City. The September 11 attacks, known to...
New Bedford Woman Taught Barbra Streisand to Dance on Broadway
When she was 31, New Bedford native Carol Haney won the Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Broadway Theater, commonly known as the Tony Award. The Tony, presented annually in Manhattan by the American Theater Wing and the Broadway Theater League, recognizes excellence in live Broadway Theater. Haney won the...
The Shocking History of the Original Starbucks Name and Logo
Starbucks almost had a much different name that didn't exactly go over well with those charting out the coffee chain's future. Before we get into its first-proposed name, let's look at how Starbucks got its current name. The original Starbucks opened in Seattle's Pike Place Market in 1971 with a...
New York Senate Honors Boston Red Sox Legend David Ortiz
In a very surreal moment, Boston Red Sox legendary slugger David “Big Papi” Ortiz was slated to be honored today by the state senate – but not in Massachusetts. The New York State Senate. New York, as in where the Yankees, the archrivals of Ortiz and the...
Boston’s Fenway Park to Host Lana Del Rey’s First Stadium Show
BOSTON (WBSM) — Boston's Fenway Park, usually the domain of the Red Sox, is set to host pop sensation Lana Del Rey's first-ever stadium show. Lana Del Rey will arrive in Boston on Thursday, June 20 to kick off the Fenway Concert Summer Series. The news came just after her double weekend Coachella headline earlier this month.
34 Northern Lights Photos That Are Way Better Than What You Posted on Social Media
A colorful light show entered the sky over several parts of the U.S. over the weekend thanks to the Northern Lights finding their way south. The Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, are regularly visible in Alaska and, on occasion, some parts of the Pacific Northwest. Space.com describes the...
Taunton Man Identified as Victim in Fatal Lakeville Motorcycle Crash
LAKEVILLE (WBSM) — Police have released the identity of the Taunton man killed in a motorcycle crash in Lakeville on Friday, May 10. Christopher Walker, 32, died on Saturday from injuries he suffered in the two-vehicle crash. At approximately 7 p.m., Lakeville Police responded to the intersection of Bedford...
Mother-Daughter Lookalike Contest Winner Announced
It was one of the most popular online contests we've ever done. We received thousands of entries for our Mother-Daughter Lookalike contest. The toughest part of the contest for us was somehow narrowing down the entries to our Top 100. Our first instinct was to just allow all of the...
New Bedford Tag-Teamed by Hurricanes Carol and Edna 70 Years Ago
The first official record of a hurricane menacing southeastern Massachusetts was in 1635, 15 years after the Pilgrims arrived from England, establishing the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The storm landed near Narragansett Bay and passed out to sea between Boston and Plymouth resulting in wind damage and flooding. The region is...
Here’s Who Pays for Massachusetts Governor Healey’s Trip to Italy
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey seems to be among the most-traveled chief executives in recent memory, given the number of trips she has taken in the short time she has been in office. When you think she is home to stay for a while, she is off again on another adventure....
Enter to Win Three-Day Passes to Boston Calling 2024
The Boston Calling festival is once again taking over the Harvard Athletic Complex Memorial Day weekend for three days of incredible music, and we have three-day passes to give away!. If you're a lucky winner, you'll receive a pair of wristbands that will get you into all three days of...
New Bedford’s Hatch Street Open Studios Event Is May 18-19
If you like spending a few hours browsing in local art studios, then the Hatch Street Spring Open Studios and Sale in New Bedford is the place to be on May 18 and 19. The Hatch Street artist community, numbering about 65 artists, will open their studio and gallery doors to the public next Saturday and Sunday.
New Bedford-Area Families Invited to Family Fest on May 18
Informing families about activities and programs to keep kids busy, healthy and engaged is the goal of the New Bedford Family Fest. This free event is happening Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. at the Andrea McCoy Recreation Center on Hillman Street. Two of the organizers – Caroline...
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