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Fall River Man Arrested for Indecent Assault at Dartmouth Carnival
DARTMOUTH (WBSM) — A Fall River man was arrested at the Dartmouth carnival over the weekend on charges of indecent assault and battery. According to Dartmouth Police, officers assigned to the carnival detail outside the Dartmouth Mall were alerted at about 10:08 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 to a disturbance at the carnival.
New Bedford Shooting Victim Dies, Charges Upgraded to Murder
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — The victim in last week’s shooting in the West End of New Bedford has died, and now the alleged shooter has been charged with murder. According to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, the victim – Ronald Sinclair, 60, of New Bedford – died on Friday, May 3 from the injuries sustained in the April 29 shooting.
Conan O’Brien’s Embarrassing Fan Encounter at Boston Logan Airport
Meeting a celebrity in person can be awkward. You gush and blush and fawn and fumble, and maybe you walk away with a selfie or autograph. "How cool," you say later, "but why did I have to be so cringe?" That's how someone's encounter with Conan O'Brien at Boston Logan...
Watch the Cicada Chaos As Trillions of Insects Emerge from their Subterranean Slumber
Look in your backyard and chances are you can hear the big brood energy-- countless cicadas have emerged from their years of slumber and the result is dang near deafening. That's right, y'all, Brood XIX, a periodical brood of cicadas, has begun to hatch in parts of the Southern United States. Periodical cicadas spend basically all of their developmental periods underground (tbh they should just stay there) before all maturing and popping up at the same time-- biblical plague style.
Dartmouth Police Arrest Two on Drug Charges
DARTMOUTH (WBSM) — Two individuals were arrested on drug charges following an alleged shoplifting incident in Dartmouth. On Saturday, May 4 at 10:30 a.m., Dartmouth Police responded to Walmart regarding a reported shoplifting. Officers arrived to find a male in the store and a female who then fled the area in a vehicle.
How Hot Will It Be This Summer? So Hot the National Weather Service Has Launched a New Tool to Measure It
The temperature rises as summer approaches, and many Americans wonder if this summer will be as brutally hot as 2023, a year climatologists noted as the hottest on record. How do we keep ourselves and our families safe during the next heat wave? Meteorologists and doctors have teamed up to expand Heat Risk to the public--a new tool that helps us do just that.
Taunton Breaks Ground on the City’s New Public Safety Facility
TAUNTON (WBSM)—Taunton is about to undergo changes following a groundbreaking celebration for the city's new public safety facility. On Wednesday, May 1, Mayor Shaunna O'Connell was joined by Taunton Police and Fire, elected officials and City of Taunton employees to break ground on the city's new public safety facility, which is expected to come in millions of dollars under budget.
What You Might Not Know About Former New England Coach Bill Belichick
Since he first took over as head coach of the New England Patriots in 2000, folks inside and outside of Patriot Nation have attempted to figure out the curmudgeonly Bill Belichick. It has not been an easy task as Belichick is a man of few words. William Stephen Belichick was...
New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge Was Once a Toll Bridge
There is a lot of talk these days about Massachusetts highways adding tolls to raise money to fund an expanding government. The discussion recently reached the level of smack talk with Massachusetts Secretary of Transportation Monica Tibbets-Nutt. As my colleague Michael Rock recently reported, Tibbets-Nutt said, "We're basically going after...
The ‘Daughters of Madeira’ Speak Out Following Historic Feast Vote
For over a century, the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament has been a cornerstone of Madeiran heritage in New Bedford, bringing families together for several days of celebration. It has also excluded women from serving on its organizing committee. Until now. The groundbreaking April 2024 vote to invite women to...
ArtWeek SouthCoast Coming to New Bedford, Fall River and More
Get ready for the 2024 ArtWeek SouthCoast. Activities are happening May 9 through May 19 in New Bedford, Fall River and six surrounding towns. ArtWeek SouthCoast organizers Margo Saulnier, the EDC's Director of Creative Strategies, and architect and AHA Night Committee Chair Anthi Frangiadis joined Townsquare Sunday to discuss some highlights in this year's schedule.
New Bedford Walking for a Cure for Multiple Sclerosis
May 11th will be a busy day at the Fort Rodman-Fort Taber complex in New Bedford's South End. That's where hundreds of runners and walkers will gather to take part in Walk MS: New Bedford 2024, a fundraising event to raise money to find an end to multiple sclerosis, a terrible disease that attacks to central nervous system.
New Exhibits This Spring at the Dartmouth Cultural Center
Springtime means change, and change is certainly on tap for the months of May and June at the Dartmouth Cultural Center on Elm Street. Center President Pauline Santos and Grants Chairman Thomas Leverett joined Townsquare Sunday to run down the spring schedule. The latest exhibit is called "The Figurative Exhibition."...
Taunton Homicide Victim Identified
TAUNTON (WBSM) — The identity of the victim in Saturday morning’s homicide in Taunton has been released. The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office has identified the victim as Jhonny Lajoie, 32, of Taunton. Lajoie was found shot to death at 155 Highland Street after Taunton Police responded...
‘Brady Bunch’ Bar Pizza Fan Returning to Massachusetts for More
Peter Brady loves his bar pizza. A year after his last appearance, actor Christopher Knight is scheduled to visit Cape Cod Cafe for more of the good stuff on Friday, May 10, 2024. This will be more than a stop to get a quick and delicious bite. Knight is expected to tell stories about his days on The Brady Bunch and promote a foundation close to his heart.
Fall River Man’s Headstone Proves You Can Take It With You
If you aren't buried under a ridiculous, attention-getting headstone, did you even live?. F.H. Stafford understood the assignment of life so well that 132 years after his death, his final resting place still stands out. A humble marker simply wouldn't do for the Fall River mill owner who died in 1891. Instead, he took the mill with him.
Taunton Homicide Under Investigation
TAUNTON (WBSM) — Authorities are investigating a homicide that occurred this morning in Taunton. According to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, Taunton Police were dispatched to 155 Highland Street at about 9:45 a.m. today for a report of a “deceased male in a furnished shed.”. Police...
This Popular Massachusetts Bakery is Among the Top Must-Try Elite Bakeries in the U.S.
There's definitely no shortage of great eateries and restaurants throughout Massachusetts. And that also includes some amazing bakeries! There are several of them on a local level throughout the Bay State that deserve accolades for what they provide in their respective communities. But one bakery in particular has been receiving some national recognition! As it turns out, this Massachusetts bakery, exclusive to the Bay State, happens to have been named one of the best bakeries in the U.S.
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