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Fairhaven Will Get a Burlington Store This Fall
FAIRHAVEN (WBSM) — A Fairhaven storefront that has sat empty for just about seven years will soon have a new tenant, as Burlington is coming to town. The discount retailer will be taking over the site of the former Ocean State Job Lot in Fairhaven Commons, at the end of the plaza next to Marshalls.
Westport’s Last Mill Still Operational After More Than 300 Years
My Uncle Bap is 93 years old. He retired almost 30 years ago, having worked as a welder for years for Hoyt Manufacturing Corporation at 251 Forge Road in Westport, Massachusetts. Hoyt manufactured commercial laundry, dry cleaning, and pressing machines after opening in 1949. The company ceased operation in the...
Tiverton’s Historic High Hill Point and Its Lighthouse Home
Tiverton, Rhode Island's High Hill Point has an incredible view of the Sakonnet River. There is also a bird's eye view of Aquidneck Island to the west across the river. That vantage point made High Hill Point an asset to the Colonial Army, which established a fortification to keep an eye on British forces occupying Newport from 1776 to 1779 during the American Revolution.
Marion Bar Will Celebrate the Late Gilda Downey’s 100th Birthday
A Marion bar will celebrate the birthday of a local legend. Gilda Pietragalla Downey, who passed away in 2023 at 98, owned Gilda's Stone Rooster on the Marion/Wareham line. Her bright-red sports car parked in the front lot was as much a fixture at the bar as she was. Before...
This Massachusetts Restaurant is the Best Fine Dining Restaurant in MA
Massachusetts is filled with a plethora of amazing restaurants and eateries to choose from. With so many great options, it can be tough to choose which spot to dine out at. Maybe you want to have a nice dinner and hit the town, or you want to pick that perfect restaurant on a date or for a date night. If you are really looking to splurge or impress someone for that matter, perhaps maybe an upscale spot is your option. If that's the case, we now know where you can go for the best fine dining restaurant in the state.
Massachusetts Has Most Expensive Sports Tickets in the Country
New England sports teams are supreme. There, I said it. But here’s the kicker. Since our teams are so good, we pay the price to enjoy our teams at a live event. According to a new study, Massachusetts is ranked as the most expensive state to buy tickets to watch live sports, and the numbers are less than friendly to our wallets.
Is Your Yard Buried Under Piles of Pinecones? You Aren’t Alone.
As we brace ourselves for the Cicadapocalypse, Pineconepalooza seems to have taken us all by surprise. If your yard now resembles a prickly crime scene, rest assured, you're not alone. Communities nationwide have been noticing an unusually abundant bumper crop of one beloved crafting staple: pinecones. From mountains in Michigan...
Fiesta Shows Issues New Policy on Minors Attending Kingston Carnival
KINGSTON (WBSM) — As the annual Kingston Carnival is set to open this evening, Fiesta Shows has put new rules in place regarding minors attending the carnival. The new minor policy comes a week after police were called to a Fiesta Shows carnival in Weymouth after multiple fights were reported and a person was injured. An 18-year-old from Brockton was arrested and a Brockton juvenile was issued a criminal complaint.
Somerset Mom with Millions of Followers Reacts to Potential TikTok Ban
Nicki Maher was going through a tough time back in 2020. She was in the middle of a divorce, stuck in the house with her kids. She says she felt a connection with a new app that she discovered called TikTok. "I created a fake name, NickyUnplugged, and I thought,...
Fall River Man Arrested in Connection to Swansea Walgreens Robbery
SWANSEA (WBSM)—A Fall River man has been arrested and charged in connection with the robbery of a Walgreens in Swansea earlier this week. Swansea Police said the robbery happened on Monday, April 22 at approximately 5:42 p.m., when officers responded to the Walgreens Pharmacy on Wilbur Avenue. The suspect...
Amazon’s Strange Fall River Commercial Is for the Birds
Fall River, Massachusetts: Bird-Watching Capital of the Northeast?. For reasons unknown, that's what Amazon would have you believe if you watch its new commercial. "We have a lot going for us," a chipper voice says over shots of the city in the 30-second national ad. "Historic charm, great bird-watching and an Amazon warehouse."
Fairhaven to Welcome Harbor Freight Tools This Summer
FAIRHAVEN (WBSM) — Just in time for all the work around the house this summer, Fairhaven is getting a new hardware store. Harbor Freight Tools is coming to 13 Berdon Way, in the former Regal House Furniture location next to Ocean State Job Lot. According to the store locator...
New Bedford Feast Offers Clue About Entertainment After Securing Headliner
As the 108th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament gets closer, people are getting excited to find out who the musical headliners will be. The Feast brings together plenty of people who want to celebrate Portuguese heritage, enjoy tasty food and have fun. Even though Feast President Tony Abreu couldn't spill...
Dighton Police Officers Who Saved a Man’s Life Were Honored for Heroic Actions
In a heartening display of courage and quick thinking, Dighton Police Officers Kenneth Almeida and Aaron Swartz were honored by the Dighton Select Board for their heroic efforts in saving a man's life. The commendation ceremony, held on Wednesday, April 24, celebrated the selfless actions of these officers, highlighting their...
New Bedford Exercise Tiger Memorial Ceremony Will Honor Fallen Heroes
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — A memorial honoring the 749 U.S. sailors and soldiers who lost their lives during WWII's operation Exercise Tiger is being held this weekend at Fort Taber. Exercise Tiger was a D-Day dry run ambushed by a German E-boat flotilla. It resulted in America’s deadliest training...
Massachusetts: Women Should Have No More Than One Drink Per Day
Look out, ladies. Big Brother is keeping tabs on your drinking habits. The Massachusetts Department of Health & Social Services says we may consume more alcoholic beverages than are good for us. The DHSS says, "Moderate drinking levels are generally defined as no more than one drink per day for...
Massachusetts-Born Baywatch Hunk Is a Tabor Academy Graduate
TV heartthrob David Chokachi slayed the ladies in his television roles on Baywatch, Witchblade and Beyond the Break, but learned how to strut his stuff on the sandy beaches of Massachusetts first. Born David Al-Chokhachy on January 16, 1968 in Plymouth, Massachusetts to a Turkish-Iraqi father and Finnish mother, Chokachi...
3 Best Scenic Drives in Connecticut
There's no shortage of scenic drives to take in the United States. According to the National Scenic Byway Foundation, there are 184 designated byway routes with beautiful vistas, as well as historic and cultural sites across the country. That means, no matter where you are in the U.S., a stunning drive isn't too far away.
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