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Marion Village Welcomes New Ice Cream Shop
Get excited, Marion. A new ice cream shop opens on Friday, April 26, 2024. Annie's Ice Cream Shop is directly behind Mimi's gift shop on Front Street in the village. The location has been serving ice cream fo 10 years, though it was formerly known as Sea Dips Ice Cream, an extension of the gift shop. However, the ice cream selection at Sea Dips was much more limited than what the town is about to see at Annie's.
Cape Cod Railroad Unveils the Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Experience
Cape Cod Central Railroad is ready to fiesta with a brand new experience. From the creators of the popular Polar Express Train Ride, the first annual Cinco de Mayo brunch train ride arrives at the station on May 5. What Is the Cape Cod Central Railroad?. Cape Cod Central Railroad...
Former Fall River Officer Sentenced for Assaulting Man in Custody
BOSTON (WBSM) — A former Fall River police officer was sentenced today for assaulting a man in custody with a baton and failing to report the assault. Nicholas Hoar, 37, was sentenced to 33 months in prison followed by one year of supervised release. In February 2024, Hoar was...
Fairhaven Marisol’s Cafe Under Construction With New Additions
The much anticipated Mirasol's Cafe is slowly making its way to Fairhaven. The cafe, orginally projected to open at the end of 2023, is officially under construction. Since the announcement in January 2022, the community has been buzzing with excitement. The Mirasol's Cafe seasonal express location in New Bedford and the original Dartmouth spot on State Road has been beloved by many.
Every SouthCoast Restaurant and Business Celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse Visited [PHOTOS]
Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse just wrapped a whirlwind week on the SouthCoast during which he toured a dozen local restaurants and businesses before bidding farewell to his hometown of Fall River. Lagasse's visit to the region wasn't all for pleasure. It was a crucial part of his research and development...
Fairhaven Woman Needs Sponsors to Keep Racing in Son’s Memory
FAIRHAVEN (WBSM) — If you’ve driven around Fairhaven, you may have spotted Christine Peirce in the “Red Dragon,” a 1978 Chevy Camaro. You may not know, however, that the car doubles as a drag racer at Seekonk Speedway and other tracks. Peirce races the car in...
Massachusetts Bear Killing Warns Others
Black bears have been coming out of hibernation for a few weeks now in Massachusetts. If you live in bear territory here in the commonwealth and you leave them a regular food source, expect regular visits. My family has encountered a large black bear recently early in the morning hours.
14 Things That You’d See When Visiting Grandma’s House
For most people, stepping into Grandma’s house was like stepping into a perfectly preserved time capsule, full of sights and smells that set off little nostalgia bombs inside your head and heart. From the smell of fresh-baked cookies permanently embedded in the floral wallpaper, to the knick-knacks collected over...
Bourne Bridge Rotary Getting New Traffic Pattern on Cape Side
BOURNE (WBSM) — A new traffic pattern is coming to the Bourne Bridge rotary on the Cape Cod side. To anyone who has ever tried to enter or exit – whether from the bridge, MacArthur Boulevard, Trowbridge Road or Sandwich Road – it will be a welcome change, although it will take some getting used to first.
Dartmouth Girl Struck by Metal Wire in New Bedford Train Crash
A 9-year-old Dartmouth girl named Lilah got quite the scare this week. She was in the parking lot of Boost Mobile on Tarkiln Hill Road New Bedford April 23, about to get into her father's car. That's when a freight train plowed into some low-hanging wires by Burger King, dragging down a utility pole.
Massachusetts Is Home to One of the World’s Most Popular Podcasts
A friendly woman in Boston loves you and believes in your ability to change your life. Her name is Mel Robbins, and she's the host of one of the world's most popular shows. The Mel Robbins Podcast regularly tops the charts, connecting with millions who want to build confidence and be happier. As of this writing, it's ranked No. 10 on Apple Podcasts, sandwiched between Morbid at No. 9 and Wiser Than Me With Julia Louis-Dreyfus at No. 11.
Rhode Island’s First Tremendous Troll Under Construction in Charlestown
It's been about a year since we first told you about the magical troll art coming to Rhode Island. Now, the wait to see it is almost over. Danish recycling artist Thomas Dambo is in South County, Rhode Island, building his first of two towering trolls in Ninigret Park and fans are getting excited for the big reveal.
New Bedford Family Reunited With Firefighters That Delivered Baby
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — Firefighters are indeed a big part of our community, but putting out fires isn't always their only job. A New Bedford mother and her family were recently reunited with the firefighters who helped her deliver her newborn baby from her home. Fire crews said they...
Fall River Dog Is the Ultimate Adventure Buddy [WET NOSE WEDNESDAY]
Happy Wet Nose Wednesday! Let's talk animals. The love from a pet is the best feeling in the world. If you are looking to bring that love into your home, consider adoption. There are hundreds of animals on the SouthCoast waiting for their forever homes, and every week we give one of them the spotlight.
Bill O’Reilly’s Son Majors in This at Newport’s Salve Regina
Multimedia political and cultural commentator Bill O'Reilly has a son who attends college in Rhode Island. Spencer O'Reilly is a political science major at Newport's Salve Regina University, Class of 2025. O'Reilly was born in 2003 in Manhasset, New York, described as "a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Nassau...
NFL Legend Howie Long Played For This Massachusetts High School
Hall of Famer Howie Long played 13 years in the National Football League, all for the Oakland and Los Angeles Raiders. The All-Pro, Pro Bowl defensive end earned a ring in Super Bowl XVIII in 1984. Long earned an Emmy Award in 1994 as an NFL studio analyst for Fox...
Fairhaven Civil Service Error Complicates New Police Chief Hiring
FAIRHAVEN (WBSM) — A mistake in withdrawing from the civil service system in Fairhaven has led to complications in the town’s hiring of its next police chief as it must now abandon the process it thought it was correctly using. At the Fairhaven Annual Town Meeting in May...
Was Taylor Swift Inspired by This Infamous Fall River Woman in New Music Video?
Taylor Swift is a mastermind when it comes to hidden meanings within her music. Fans enjoy the Easter eggs just as much as the songs themselves. While mentions of ex-boyfriends and frenemies are easier to pinpoint, sometimes it takes a history lesson to understand Swift’s references. I’m looking at...
Freetown Firefighter Giving Stand-Up Comedy a Go to Fight Cancer
Freetown firefighter Mark Lawrence must have nerves of steel. Not only does he run into burning buildings for his day job, he’s found himself a new side gig, standing on stage and telling jokes as a stand-up comedian. So which is scarier?. “I love attention and I have an...
Tiverton Man Sentenced on Fall River Robbery and Armed Assault Charges
TIVERTON (WBSM) — A Tiverton man was sentenced to state prison for robbery and armed assault violations after attempting to stab a man and police officers with a knife in Fall River. The indictments stem from an incident on January 24, 2022. While outside of the Nature's Medicine cannabis...
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