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Middleboro Fatal Crash Claims Life of Bridgewater Man
MIDDLEBORO (WBSM) — Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that occurred this morning in Middleboro that claimed the life of a Bridgewater man. According to Middleboro Police Chief Joseph Perkins, a 23-year-old man from Bridgewater was killed this morning in a crash on Fuller Street. Perkins reported that at...
Why People are Suddenly Putting Bars of Soap in Their Yards
A growing trend among homeowners has some covering their grass and plants with soap. And no, they're not trying to give their yard a much needed bath. Maybe you spotted a bar nestled between plants in someone's garden or caught a whiff of a fresh-smelling sent wafting from a neighbor's lawn.
Fall River Police Warn of Abused Child Social Media Hoax
FALL RIVER (WBSM) — Fall River Police are warning the public that a post circulating on Facebook about an abused child is actually a hoax. “It has come to our attention that a post has been circulating via Facebook groups. This post alleges that (a) two-year-old child was brought to our police station with significant physical injuries and his identity was unknown to police,” police wrote on the department's official Facebook page.
Marion’s Sippican Elementary School Welcomes New Comfort Dog for Students
MARION (WBSM) — Marion Police are welcoming a new comfort dog to their department and for students at the town's Sippican Elementary School. Norman, the 13-week-old Labrador retriever, officially joined the department on Friday, June 7. With the new addition, Sippican students were able to vote between three names, with Norman receiving the most votes. Murray came in second, and Franklin came in third.
Unusual Sighting Washes Up on the Shore of Nantucket
It was a sad day on Friday when a tiger shark washed up dead on the shore of Nantucket. Tiger sharks are rarely seen in the waters around Nantucket, especially this time of year, so what exactly happened to this lone shark?. Nantucket Current shared the “unusual and sad sight”...
What To Know About Tom Brady’s Hall Of Fame Ceremony
The GOAT is coming home for a very special night. On Wednesday, June 12th, Tom Brady will become the 35th person to be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame, and for the first time ever, the Hall of Fame ceremony will be hosted inside Gillette Stadium to accommodate the fans.
What Are Those Fluffy Cotton Things Flying Around Massachusetts?
It's June in Massachusetts and it's time to witness those flying cotton things everywhere. We were on the way to a little league game on Saturday and there they were. Poplar trees produce their seeds in catkins, which hang unpollinated on the trees in early spring. Once they are pollinated, green seed capsules form, and when they break open the seeds are released, each carried by a tiny parachute of fluff. This is what you see stuck in the tree, floating through the air, or lying on the ground. -seasonsinthevalley.
Report: ‘Escalating Attacks’ Target Massachusetts LGBTQ Youth
An independent agency that advocates for LGBTQ youth under the age of 25 says anti-LGBTQ activity is on the rise in Massachusetts and across the country. A 330-page report from the Massachusetts Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning Youth calls on Governor Maura Healey, the Massachusetts Legislature, and various state agencies to address issues such as child welfare, public health, education, economic opportunities and housing that impact LGBTQ youth.
Moby Dick Trail Guided Visitors to New Bedford and Fairhaven
Once upon a time, it was relatively easy to lure tourists to historic New Bedford. The city straddles U.S. Route 6 which, before the completion of Interstate 195, was the only way to drive to Cape Cod from places such as Providence and New York. In a June 9, 1963...
Westport River Celebration ‘River Day’ Takes Place June 22
Looking for something fun to do on a Saturday? You might want to check out the River Day Celebration on June 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 493 Old County Road in Westport. It's a free event organized by the Westport River Watershed Alliance, a nonprofit group committed to protecting the river and educating young people about its importance.
New Bedford Corrections Officer Arrested for Alleged Barnstable Inmate Assault
BARNSTABLE (WBSM) — A deputy corrections officer from New Bedford who works for the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office was arrested for his role relating to the alleged assault of an inmate. According to Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois, Gregory Djaoen, 38, of New Bedford was...
North Attleboro Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charge
NORTH ATTLEBORO -- A man stopped by police for illegally tinted windows ended up getting charged with cocaine possession. State Police stopped a white Jeep SUV on Elm Street around 3:30 a.m. on June 7 for what they described as "extremely dark window tint" on all windows. A test of the windows confirmed 8% transparency, below the legal limit of 35%.
This Breed of Dog is Illegal to Have as a Pet in Massachusetts
When it comes to dog owners, Massachusetts actually has far fewer than you might think, especially compared to the rest of the country. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (ARMA) Idaho and Arkansas are the two states with the highest rate of dog owners, with 58% and 52% of households having dogs, respectively. With just 29% of Massachusetts households having dogs, the Commonwealth comes in as the 6th lowest state for dog owners.
Quirky Phrases That Make Perfect Sense to Midwesterners
The Midwest is a magical place. It's the heartland of America and full of friendly people, a lower cost of living, lots of farmland, and some interesting sayings. Many of these phrases may not make sense to most. But, to a Midwesterner, no explanation is needed. What is the Midwest?
Walmart to Change Price Tags on Every Single Item in Every Store
Walmart is about to look a lot different in just about every aisle of every store. Walmart claims to have more than 120,000 products on shelves in each of their more than 2,300 stores across the U.S. No wonder it's so difficult to find some items when you just want to make a "quick trip to pick up a couple things."
Things You’d See in a 1980s Garage
Garages in the '80s were less about parking your car and more about being a catch-all for everything you needed to get out of the house as consumer-driven culture kicked its jazzercised butt into high gear. It was also a place where parents (okay, let's face it, Dad) could "tinker"—a...
Former Wareham Pizza Shop Owner Convicted on Forced Labor Charges
BOSTON (WBSM) — The man who owns a pizzeria chain that formerly had a location in Wareham has been convicted on charges of forced labor. Stavros Papantoniadis, also known as “Steve,” 48, of Westwood was convicted of three counts of forced labor and three counts of attempted forced labor.
New Bedford Man Accused of Stealing $450k in Disability Benefits
BOSTON (WBSM) — A New Bedford man has been charged with stealing over $450,000 in disability benefits issued by the United States Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). The disability funds were intended for a 20-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Joseph Smith,...
Runaway Horses on Wareham Highway Returned With Community’s Help
Unexpected animal circumstances have occurred recently in our area. Just this past weekend, a flamingo was spotted walking along the beach on Cape Cod. This week, an entire community rallied together to safely reunite a pair of escaped horses with their owner after they were seen galloping along Cranberry Highway in Wareham.
$120 Million Yacht Just Arrived in Newport & It’s Massive
You know it’s summertime when boats begin dropping anchor in the harbors around the SouthCoast and Rhode Island, and every so often, there is a vessel that turns heads. Goat Island in Newport attracts some luxurious vessels every season, and on Tuesday, a massive yacht worth over $100 million was the one turning heads.
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