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Stunning! Most Expensive Massachusetts Summer Rental Will Make You Feel Like Royalty
If you've ever wanted to awaken your inner Leonardo DiCaprio and live like the Great Gatsby for a summer, here is your chance. Heck, here's your chance to live like Leonardo DiCaprio this summer. You'll want to clear your schedule, though, because at over $27,000 a month, you'll be looking...
Is It Legal to Keep Your Loved One’s Skull Following Their Death?
So, is it cool if you keep a loved one's skull after they die?. Maybe it's a little something to remember them or just some super realistic Halloween decoration. You should probably know the rules behind this before you attempt to acquire said skull. Rules Of Obtaining A Loved One's...
Seal Stranded In Dartmouth Makes Epic Return To Sea
Here’s the feel-good video you needed today. A few months ago, a young seal was rescued in Dartmouth, and after some rehab, has made a triumphant return to the ocean. Pappardelle the Seal was given a second chance at life thanks to the hard work of Mystic Aquarium. Pappardelle...
Water Lantern Festival to Illuminate Rhode Island This Summer
On Saturday, June 15, a dazzling spectacle will take place at Slater Memorial Park in Pawtucket. The Water Lantern Festival brings friends and families together for an evening of fun, happiness, and hope. What Is the Water Lantern Festival?. Presented by One World Lantern Festival LLC, the Water Lantern Festival...
Little Girl’s Eating Disorder Journey Inspires Millions to Try New Foods
ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) is a relatively recent addition to the list of eating disorders. Children impacted by ARFID have extreme sensitivity in their eating habits, sometimes showing little to no interest in food. Their daily diet will typically consist of a very small list of foods, which can lead to issues such as stunted growth and poor nutrition.
Luxury Duck Blinds Give Hunters Better Accommodations Than Some Apartments
If your idea of duck hunting is wading in water while surrounded by haphazardly placed brush, you might not be ready to see the blinds featured below. Duck hunters are taking to social media to show off their luxury blinds. These posh accommodations are more than just a bench and a shelf to put your snacks.
Attleboro Woman Creates Pet Memorial Bridge to Honor Lost Pets
ATTLEBORO (WBSM) — Losing a pet is one of the hardest things to experience. They become part of your family and the greatest companion a person can have. Finding the right words for anyone who has gone through that experience can be challenging, but Attleboro's Sherri Dumont hopes to bring comfort through a pet memorial bridge.
Buzz in Boston as Bill Belichick Departs From Logan
Bill Belichick was spotted at Boston Logan International Airport two days after his 72nd birthday just being a regular guy. Observers saw the renowned coach wearing a characteristically relaxed ensemble on April 18 while seemingly on a Zoom call. He was business up top, with a sharp button-down shirt and vest, and a party down below with shorts and sneakers.
Matt Rife’s Intimate Rhode Island Comedy Set Turns Paranormal
Comedy Connection in East Providence isn't where you'd expect to hear ghost stories or watch a mediumship demonstration. It's also not where you'd expect to see Matt Rife, the comedy megastar who sells out arenas and theaters worldwide. People got all of the above on a weird Wednesday night in...
New Bedford Drunk Driving Arrest Leads to Gun Charges
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — New Bedford Police arrested a Providence man on drunk driving and gun charges. Police said that on April 14 at around 3 a.m., officers investigated a vehicle they said was driving erratically on Norwell Street and then proceeded to stop. Eliezer Melero, 27, of Providence,...
Carver’s Edaville Family Theme Park Announces the Return of Thomas the Tank Engine
CARVER (WBSM) — Thomas the Tank Engine is returning to Carver’s Edaville Family Theme Park this summer. Edaville announced today on its Facebook page that Thomas is “popping” back to Carver for a four-day visit during his “Day Out With Thomas Bubble Tour.”. The event...
Eversource Provides Explanation for Fairhaven Power Outages
FAIRHAVEN (WBSM) — Eversource has provided an explanation for the recent power outages that have plagued Fairhaven in recent weeks. After an outage on Tuesday, April 16, residents in a Fairhaven Facebook group were questioning why there had been so many outages recently. It seemed to be concentrated in...
Fall River Residents Arrested in Berkley After Vehicle Chase
BERKLEY (WBSM) — Three Fall River residents were arrested Thursday in Berkley after a chase and charged with motor vehicle theft and other charges. Massachusetts State Police said that shortly before 3 p.m. on April 17, troopers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle that had been part of a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) notification earlier that day.
Kenny Chesney Shot ‘Knowing You’ Video in This Massachusetts City
When you think of Kenny Chesney songs, you probably picture the Caribbean, sailboats, sailboards or that bar at the end of the world. Not for nothing, Gloucester is a pretty cool place. I have roots in Gloucester on my mother's side of the family, mainly fishermen and fishing wives. Gloucester...
Who Massachusetts Considers to Be a ‘Vulnerable Road User’
Are you a "vulnerable road user?" If so, you are part of a protected class of people in Massachusetts. New laws took effect on April 1, 2023 protecting "vulnerable road users." Who are these people, these "vulnerable road users?" They must be pretty special to warrant special protection from the...
Smiling ESPN Icon Carried Olympic Torch In Fall River
Nothing says that quite like carrying the Olympic torch. The biannual relay is the ultimate hype ritual for the world's biggest event. The symbolism-steeped tradition was on display this week, as a newly lit flame began its 2,000-mile journey from Greece to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Carrying the...
SouthCoast Nurses Become ‘Melissa’s Warriors’ to Help Swansea Woman Battling Stage 4 Cancer
In Swansea and beyond, a community is rallying around one of its own. Melissa Conlon, a vibrant 30-year-old woman, found herself facing an unexpected battle after experiencing abdominal and back pain. Initially brushed off as strain from her work, the discomfort turned out to be something far more daunting: cancer.
Taunton Native Lands Leading Role in ‘The Notebook’ on Broadway
Taunton native John Cardoza has been busy making a name for himself on Broadway. Now, he's taking on his first leading role in the Broadway musical The Notebook. It’s an incredible moment for this rising star as he brings Young Noah to life from the romantic novel by Nicholas Sparks.
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