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Wareham Hosting Southcoast Health Weight Loss Fair This Thursday
WAREHAM (WBSM) — For those who are looking to lose weight but have questions regarding some of the more modern techniques, Southcoast Health is holding a Weight Loss Fair this week. The event is part of the 20th anniversary of the Southcoast Health Weight Loss Center. The fair is...
Expert: Alien ‘Beings’ Used ‘Cloaking Device’ in Las Vegas Neighborhood [WATCH]
A video that supposedly shows aliens from a crashed UFO in the backyard of a Las Vegas home is now being claimed as proof they are using a "cloaking device" to move among us. Nearly a year ago, Angel Kenmore shared a video on YouTube where he told the story about hearing a crash while working on a car with his brother.
13 North American Amusement Parks Growing the Most in Popularity
Heart-pounding thrill rides, tasty treats, unique attractions—who doesn't love a trip to an amusement park? In fact, our universal (pun intended) love for amusement parks stretches back much further than you might expect: all the way to 1583. That's when the world's oldest amusement park, Bakken, opened in Denmark.
Gio and Genesis Are a Dynamic Sibling Duo [TUESDAY’S CHILD]
Genesis and Giovanni are caring and loving siblings. Genesis is described as happy, friendly, and well-mannered. She loves to play with her LOL dolls, enjoys making arts and crafts projects and thrives when playing outside. Genesis also loves to go to the movies and shop for toys and clothes. She recently started a gymnastics program and is also enjoying that. Her favorite colors are pink and purple. She keeps her room clean and helps around the house. She has a good sense of humor and loves to tell silly jokes.
Swansea Seeks Participants for Annual Sandcastle Competition
SWANSEA (WBSM) — Sandcastles will come to Swansea during its second annual Sandcastle Festival next month, and residents are invited to participate. Now is the time to take your creativity to the next level with sandcastle building. Hosted by the Board of Selectmen, the festival will be held on Sunday, June 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Swansea Town Beach.
Boston’s Historic Neighborhoods Are Sinking Into the Earth
Parts of Boston are sinking. No kidding! If that isn't bad enough, the escalating rate of glacial melt is causing the sea level to rise. As the legendary Gilda Radner's Saturday Night Live character Roseanne Roseannadanna would say, "It just goes to show you, it's always something – if it's not one thing, it's another."
New Bedford Will Host Joe Jesus’ 50s Night This July
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — The spirits of both the 1950s and one of New Bedford’s most beloved icons will continue on again this July, as Joe Jesus’ 50s Night will return to downtown. The free event is scheduled for its traditional date of the third Thursday in...
Fay’s Knotty Pine Was a New Bedford Landmark for Decades
I was three years old when Fay DiPiro opened Fay's Knotty Pine in 1961 in the red brick Cobbs Building on Acushnet Avenue in the North End of New Bedford. Everything about Fay's Knotty Pine was legendary, but as I look back 63 years later, what I remember most about Fay's through the years was the pizza.
Massachusetts Theater Issues Apology After Actor’s Comments at ‘Jaws’ Event
What was supposed to be a night of questions and answers with actor Richard Dreyfuss in Beverly, Massachusetts in conjunction with a screening of his 1975 blockbuster Jaws turned into an evening of controversy, causing the theater to issue an apology for the actor’s “distressing and offensive" comments.
Attleboro Man Arrested for Allegedly Fatally Stabbing His Brother
ATTLEBORO (WBSM) — Authorities are investigating a homicide that occurred when a man allegedly stabbed his brother in Attleboro early this morning. According to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, Attleboro Police were called to the area between 5 and 6 Melissa Drive at around 3:25 a.m. for a reported disturbance in progress.
This Massachusetts Diner is Now Called One of the Most Iconic Diners in America
Whether it's in Massachusetts or another state, there's something about diners that give off the feeling of a classic dining experience. Perhaps it's the nostalgic feeling they have. Or it could also be the cozy local vibe they tend to give off. You might even be someone (like myself) who is always in the mood for, what is most likely to be, some really good breakfast food. It just so happens that Massachusetts has a certain diner that is being called one of the most iconic diners in America.
New Bedford’s NorthStar Early Learning Celebrating 50 Years
NorthStar Learning Center is 50 years old this year. It is celebrating with a new building now under construction at Hyacinth and Rivet Streets in New Bedford's South End. NorthStar is also holding a fundraising event on May 31 that promises to be a lot of fun. NorthStar Director Maria...
New Bedford’s Kennedy-Donovan Center Holding Resource Fair
The Kennedy-Donovan Center in New Bedford offers a myriad of programs for children and families, and all of them will be represented the KDC's Resource Fair on June 1. The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 385 County Street. The rain date is June 2.
New Bedford Military Museum Will Mark 20 Years Honoring Area Veterans
New Bedford's Fort Rodman-Fort Taber Military Museum and Veterans Memorial will celebrate its 20th anniversary in August of this year. The museum, dubbed the "best small museum in America" by former Mayor Scott Lang, has been honoring local veterans, both alive and deceased, since it first opened its doors in 2004.
Luxury Clothing Brand Closing All Stores in U.S. Including Massachusetts
Retail businesses continue to close regularly. With shopping habits changing over the years along with inflation, it's been a struggle for brick-and-mortar businesses to remain open and Massachusetts shoppers are feeling the effects of those closings. I remember being sad when Bed, Bath and Beyond and Christmas Tree Shops permanently closed last year as I enjoyed shopping at those businesses in Pittsfield and Holyoke. Unfortunately, that's life.
Group Seeks to Create Massachusetts State Holiday in Honor of JFK
A group is looking to get a state holiday enacted in Massachusetts in honor of Bay State native President John F. Kennedy. James P. Coughlin is the president and chief spokesperson for The Citizens Committee for the JFK Holiday, Inc., the group that is advocating for the enactment of a state holiday in Massachusetts for JFK.
Fall River Waterfront Gets the Scoop in Time for Summer
A Fall River waterfront favorite, Tipsy Seagull, has a sweet new addition this summer to cool us off and its called Seagull Scoops. Nothing says summer quite like being on the waterfront in Fall River. Remembering the many times I sat on the swing at Tipsy Seagull just taking in the views of Battleship Cove and the breeze off the water... Ah, that's the true essence of living on the SouthCoast.
Fall River Water Taxi Arrives at the City’s Waterfront
FALL RIVER (WBSM) — This weekend, a water taxi will become Fall River's newest attraction on the city's waterfront. This morning, Mayor Paul Coogan and elected officials launched the taxi, which is now open for the public to hop at the Borden Light Marina on Ferry Street. It'll be...
New Bedford Man Charged With Social Security Fraud
BOSTON (WBSM) — A New Bedford man is charged with fraudulently receiving over $90,000 in Social Security disability benefits over a period of 10 years. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Anthony Patterson, 62, was charged today in federal court in Boston with one count of theft of government money.
Conan O’Brien Is an Unexpected Addition to Newport Folk Festival
The Newport Folk Festival's 2024 lineup just got 100 percent funnier thanks to the unexpected addition of a comedy icon. Conan O'Brien will appear on stage on Sunday, July 28, the festival's final day. While the Massachusetts native will likely crack some jokes while up there, all signs point to him showing off his music chops, too.
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