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New Bedford’s Buttonwood Park Zoo Welcomes Three New Beaver Kits
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — Buttonwood Park Zoo’s population is growing with its proud announcement of three American beaver babies, known as "kits." The kits, born May 16, are the babies of first-time parents eight-year-old female Wicket and six-year-old male Justin, and they have already begun exploring their outdoor habitat.
There May Be Hope For This Suffering National Restaurant Chain After All
Remember how we all shed a tear over the uncertain future of cheddar bay biscuits at Red Lobster last month?. There is now hope the seafood chain might not be hit as hard as initially thought by its recent bankruptcy filing. How Red Lobster Ended Up Filing For Bankruptcy. Rumblings...
Relax by Fall River’s Waterfront With ‘Sunset Yoga on the Pier’
FALL RIVER (WBSM) — Ever wanted to experience what a yoga class is all about? Now you can do it every week right in the heart of Fall River. The summer is all about trying new things, but the pressure of commitment can cause some hesitation when looking to branch out.
Two-Bedroom With Astonishing Price Is The Most Expensive Home in Rhode Island
It's the most expensive home on the market in Rhode Island right now and it only has two bedrooms. An iconic property on its own private peninsula of land in Jamestown is being listed for the first time in generations and if you can swing the $30 million price tag, you'd own quite the stunning view.
New Bedford’s Buttonwood Park Zoo Digs into Garden Gold with Elephant Manure Auction
If you're a gardener looking for a natural boost that's unique and effective, look no further than New Bedford's Buttonwood Park Zoo. This summer, the zoo hosts a rather unconventional but highly beneficial online auction featuring buckets of nutrient-rich elephant manure, cleverly named "Elephant Gold." What Makes Elephant Manure Special?
New Animals on Exhibit at Legendary Rhode Island Zoo
School is ending all across the area and parents are trying to fill those summer days with fun. So what better time to have new animals on exhibit at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence. Several new animals have joined the over 800 that already call Roger Williams Park Zoo...
Massachusetts Law Concerning Merchandise You Didn’t Order
I live in an apartment building with a bunch of other people. Between Amazon, Walmart, Hello Fresh, Chewy, UPS, FedEx, the U.S. Postal Service, Uber Eats, DoorDash and everyone else that delivers stuff to my building, every day of the week looks like Christmas in the lobby. That's just my...
Dartmouth Community Band Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The Dartmouth Community Band is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and is inviting new members to join in. Neil Sylvia, a band member for about 40 years, stopped by Townsquare Sunday with information about the summer schedule and how Dartmouth residents can get involved. The first item on the...
New Bedford Plastic Rooster Kicks Off DATMA’s Sixth Season
DATMA, the Massachusetts Design, Art, Technology Institute, is back in New Bedford for a sixth season, with a spotlight on public art, educational programs for adults and kids, and technology. The public art is the Plastic Rooster, located in the rear of the YMCA building at Union and North Second...
Narragansett Police Arrest Seven After Large Fight on Block Island Ferry Dock
NARRAGANSETT (WBSM) — Seven people were arrested, including a juvenile, following a large fight at the dock for the Block Island Ferry in Narragansett on Saturday night. Five of the adults arrested were from Brockton, with another from Providence. Two people were taken to the hospital for injuries sustained during the fight.
Teen Killed in Dirt Bike Crash at Wareham Motocross Track
WAREHAM (WBSM) — A teen boy was killed Saturday in a fatal dirt bike crash in Wareham. Wareham Police said the department, along with Wareham EMS and the Onset Fire Department, responded to a dirt bike crash involving a juvenile at about 12:37 p.m. on June 15. The crash...
Jimmy Kimmel Tests Boston Celtics Fan’s Patience in NBA Finals
With the Boston Celtics on the verge of their first NBA championship in 16 years, fans don't want to miss a second of the action. So, what happens when a fan is forced to miss the action?. Jimmy Kimmel dared to find out. The Jimmy Kimmel Live! host sent a...
More Than Luck? Celtics Look for Repeat Finals Win on ‘Magic Number’ Date
The Boston Celtics are bringing the NBA Finals home to TD Garden for Game 5, hoping to trounce the Dallas Mavericks and claim the championship banner, their 18th, for the first time in 16 years. A win, like Boston's three other wins in the series so far, will ultimately come...
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