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Massachusetts City is Home to a Desert You Can Visit
Except for the four years I lived in Syracuse, New York, I have lived in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts my entire life. I know a lot about this state. Most of it is useless knowledge like the fact that the chocolate chip cookie was invented here. They're dad facts that...
Rhode Island Man’s ‘So New England’ Podcast Is Made Just for You
Well, good frickin’ mornin’ from New England. Popular content creator and Rhode Island local Ian Brownhill has officially launched a new podcast called So New England and it’s going to be wicked good. Created by a New Englander for New Englanders, Brownhill aims to create a space...
Providence Bistro Gets the Spotlight from Jamie Lee Curtis
She may be known as the “Scream Queen,” but temporary Rhode Islander Jamie Lee Curtis has seemingly turned into the ultimate foodie. Recently, the actress shared her great experience at Little Sister in Providence and had us daydreaming about the Mofongo Benedict. Now she's giving the spotlight to...
Explore Must See Daffodil Fields in Dartmouth and Rhode Island
Little things can excite people, including the change of seasons through the blooming of flowers. As nature takes its course, there are some fun opportunities to experience Mother Nature's beauty in daffodil fields. The daffodil trail at Parsons Reserve in Dartmouth is a fan favorite. Although Parsons offers multiple trials...
Massachusetts Designer Is Behind Ryan Gosling’s Hilarious Meltdown in ‘SNL’ Sketch
It's the ridiculous sequel we didn't know we needed and, of course, there's a Massachusetts connection. America's Sweetheart Ryan Gosling hosted Saturday Night Live for a third time on April 13, 2024, to promote his new movie Fall Guy. Fresh off his "I'm Just Ken" performance at the Oscars, he devoted the monologue to the lovable Barbie character he can't bear to put away.
Massachusetts’ Largest Black Bear on Record Weighed This Much
Before you know it, we will be moving outside again as the weather begins to warm up. The summer months mean cookouts – as in food cooked outdoors – and sometimes left outdoors, attracting critters. That includes black bears, who are always down for a snack. Last spring...
New Bedford Charter School Chief Retiring After 51-Year Career
Steven Furtado, Sr., the current Executive Director of New Bedford's Global Learning Charter Public School, is retiring in June after a 51-year career as an educator and administrator in various school districts in our region. Furtado has served as Executive Director of Global Learning for the past 15 years, after...
Rhode Island Awarded $16 Million for Newport Cliff Walk Repairs
The beloved Cliff Walk in Newport, Rhode Island is about to receive some much-needed improvements. An $11 million federal grant applied for by the Public Services Department was recently approved and will be combined with a previous $5 million federal grant. The city will soon have $16 million dedicated to...
Fairhaven Woman Sets Up Little Library To Honor Late Dog
A new little library has popped up in Fairhaven and it is dedicated to a very special pet. Leanne Manning is the founder of It’s the Furry Dogmother Pet Sitting Services and after losing her four-legged friend last year, she aims to provide a little corner of peace on Christian Street in Fairhaven for anyone who needs it.
New Bedford’s Mayor Mitchell Leads Group of U.S. Mayors to Israel
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — Mayor Jon Mitchell, on behalf of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, chaired a group of U.S. mayors on a trip to Israel earlier this week. Mayor Mitchell is a USCM's Board of Trustees member, the leading organization representing American cities. The delegation spent four days...
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