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Freetown Faith Leaders: ‘No Relationship’ With Convicted Child Rapist
FREETOWN (WBSM) — The pastors of Freetown’s churches are seeking to clarify that a man convicted of child rape and identified as a Sunday School teacher at a Freetown church was not associated with any of their congregations. “We, the pastors of Calvary Pentecostal Church, East Freetown Congregational...
New Bedford High Whalers Not the Only Whalers to Play Sports in the City
As a graduate of New Bedford High School's Class of '76 (1976, not 1876), I have been a Whalers fan for many years. Though I played no organized sports, I have been a sports fan my entire life. A kid with flat feet, bad eyesight, and hearing loss benefited the...
New Bedford Had Another Area Code Before It Was 508
Making a phone call is a lot less complicated these days. All you have to do is look at your cell phone and command Siri to call whomever, and within seconds, whomever is speaking to you through your dashboard or in your earbuds. I remember phone numbers from when I...
Fascinating Cape Beach Find Linked To Old ‘Top Secret’ Program
Massachusetts' wild March weather led to an amazing find on the shores of Marconi Beach. Last week staff with at the Cape Cod National Seashore discovered a large, mystery hunk of metal at the edge of the ocean and worked quickly to get it off the beach before another spring storm could pull it back out to sea.
These Fairhaven German Shepherds Are in Love & Need a Family [WET NOSE WEDNESDAY]
Happy Wet Nose Wednesday! Let's talk animals. There are hundreds of animals on the SouthCoast waiting for a place to call home. Thanks to the help of local shelters, these animals have a fighting chance, but they shouldn't have to grow old in the shelter. Every week, we spotlight one...
Lakeville Tower: Mundane or Mystery?
LAKEVILLE (WBSM) — If you’ve been to the Heritage Hill golf course in Lakeville, you’ve likely seen the stone tower that sits just to the left of the clubhouse entrance and wondered what it is all about. Is it some sort of colonial-era relic? Perhaps a former...
Seagulls Don’t Exist. Seriously.
You'll either groan when you read this or if you're anything like me, you'll stash it in your mental pocket for your next social gathering when you're in need of some small talk fodder. Yes, It's True. Seagulls Don't Exist. This isn't related to that satirical (right?) conspiracy about how...
Major U.S. City Skylines in Photos, Then and Now
Today, certain city structures across America have become synonymous with the skylines they dot, from Seattle's Space Needle to Chicago's Willis Tower and New York City's Empire State Building. While they may now be indelible markers in their metros, these buildings are relatively new. After all, it wasn't until the late 19th century that cities in the United States started to grow at a dramatic rate.
Funny Fall River Native Is Jerry Seinfeld’s Secret Writing Weapon
Jerry Seinfeld isn't always in our faces. One of the world's most successful comedians, he impressively manages to keep a low profile. A billionaire, he doesn't seem desperate to make money. He is selective about the work to which he attaches his name and Seinfeld is a name you can...
Boston’s Children’s Doctor Becomes ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ TV Star
BOSTON (WBSM) — A doctor by day and a TV star by night – that's what Boston Children's Hospital had to say about its very own doctor who recently appeared on an episode of ABC's Grey's Anatomy. Fans of Grey's Anatomy know that the show focuses on intense...
Taunton Man Arraigned for Alleged Connection in Fatal Drunk Driving Crash
TAUNTON (WBSM) — An arraignment will be held today for a Taunton man connected to a fatal drunk driving crash that happened on Route 44 in Taunton. The charges stem from a March 10 crash at 380 Winthrop Street. At approximately 9:15 p.m., Taunton Police were called to the scene of a two-car crash involving a black Mercedes and a Honda CRV.
Did You Know That Steve Carell Owns a 171-Year-Old Candy Store in New England?
Many of us know that Steve Carrell, famous for his roles in The Office, Crazy Stupid Love, and Evan Almighty, is from Massachusetts. He still has ties to the Bay State, including his 171-year-old general/candy store in Marshfield. Although I am a big Steve Carrell fan, I am apparently not...
Massachusetts Residents Are Known By These Nicknames
If you live in New Bedford, you are a New Bedfordite. Folks who hail from Boston are called Bostonians. Born in Rhode Island? You are a Rhode Islander. What is the nickname for people born in Massachusetts?. Good question. I consulted Moving.com, and here is what I found out. The...
Massachusetts Already Has Stinging Red Fire Ants
Years ago, while visiting the Clearwater, Florida, area, I had an experience with red fire ants. It wasn't a pleasant experience. I was standing in a grassy area while wearing flip-flops when the little boogers swarmed my foot, stinging the heck out of me. I recall reading that the changing...
Fairhaven’s Giant Wind Turbines Are Being Judged 12 Years Into Lease
It's been 12 years since Fairhaven's wind turbines were constructed behind the town's wastewater treatment plant on Arsene Street. There's no doubt about it: The turbines were met with much resistance from nearby residents. The main concerns were over potential noise; flicker, the effect created by the sun shining through...
Former Freetown Teacher Convicted of Child Rape Charges
FALL RIVER (WBSM) — A former Freetown substitute teacher and Sunday school teacher will be sentenced Wednesday following his conviction this past Monday on numerous charges related to the rape and molestation of a 14-year-old girl. According to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, Gilbert Hernandez, 58, was convicted...
Chatham Man Arraigned for Possessing Explosive Materials and Drugs
CHATHAM (WBSM) — A Chatham man was arraigned on charges relating to trafficking fentanyl and possession of explosive materials. Andreas Miller, 43, was arraigned on charges including possessing an incendiary device chem/bio/nuclear weapon, and trafficking in 36 grams or more but less than 100 grams of fentanyl. On April...
5 Things Your Grocery Store Isn’t Telling You
For some of us (myself included) a trip to the grocery store is an adventure filled with tantalizing new discoveries and opportunities to expindulge in new foods and cuisines. That's probably why I spend so much money there. For others, it's a tedious chore consisting of costly distractions and endless...
Docuseries on Former Fall River Mayor Is Hard to Find
The made-for-the-phone streaming service showed up in April of 2020, chock-full of quality entertainment served in episodes of 10 minutes or less. It was the perfect way to consume content -- quick, vertical videos to watch on the go as part of a busy lifestyle. If you don't remember Quibi,...
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