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Fairhaven Police Arrest Two on Drug and Assault Charges
FAIRHAVEN (WBSM) — Two men were arrested on drug and assault charges for an alleged drug transaction in the parking lot of Fairhaven's Seaport Resort & Marina. At approximately 12:30 p.m., Fairhaven Police said that around 12:30 p.m. on July 16 they observed what they believed was a hand-to-hand drug transaction in the parking lot of the Seaport Resort & Marina on Middle Street in Fairhaven.
Fall River Dog Is an Old Pup with a Big Personality [WET NOSE WEDNESDAY]
Happy Wet Nose Wednesday! Let's talk animals. If you are considering a new pet for you and your family, consider adoption. There are hundreds of animals in local shelters waiting to find a forever home, and thanks to those shelters, these animals have a fighting chance. Every week, we give...
New Bedford Will Rock to the Sounds of the 1950s on WBSM for 50s Night
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — Joe Jesus’ 50s Night will take over downtown New Bedford on Thursday and once again WBSM is providing the soundtrack for the big shindig. Beginning at 3 p.m. on July 18, we will be broadcasting nothing but the music of the 1950s – with limited commercial interruption – as you get ready to head downtown to see all the vintage cars, performances and fun planned for 50s Night.
Massachusetts State House Will Host Historical Play
A theatrical performance will be presented in the historic State Senate Chambers in the Massachusetts State House on Beacon Hill in Boston. State House News Service reporter Sam Doran reported that "A Light Under the Dome" will be performed "literally under the State House's Golden Dome in the historic 1798 chamber next month."
Massachusetts-Based Yankee Candle’s Devastating News
Massachusetts-based Yankee Candle Company, Inc. is snuffing out dozens of jobs in the Bay State. As we reported in January 2023, Newell Brands, Yankee Candle's parent company, announced it was restructuring. As part of that restructuring, Newell is eliminating nearly 100 positions. A state filing says Yankee Candle is closing...
No BID in New Bedford as Organizers Withdraw Petition
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — The Business Improvement District proposed for downtown New Bedford will not move further after the organization behind it withdrew its petition. In a letter to New Bedford City Councilor at Large Linda Morad, who chairs the council’s Finance Committee, Marco Li Mandri of New City America, Inc. stated the organization’s intent to withdraw its petition to be allowed to create the district.
Your Westport Fair Survival Guide
The annual Westport Fair is in full swing (July 17-21). As we head into the weekend, it's going to get a lot more crowded. It's been hot lately and being shoulder-to-shoulder with a crowd of strangers is only going to raise the heat. That said, the sweet sounds of the...
Tennessee Cemetery Has a Creepy Mountain Dew Headstone
While Mountain Dew has not met its untimely death, it has still being immortalized on a headstone located in a Tennessee cemetery. It's even got a working bottle opener attached to it, too. Why Is There A Mountain Dew Headstone?. No, it isn't there to mark the grave of the...
Unique Lighthouse-Inspired Mansion In Newport With Stunning Harbor Views
It was inspired by a Narragansett lighthouse and designed by a self-taught nautical architect. Now a truly unique home is for sale in Newport. Located on the aptly named Harbor View Drive, this incredible 5,983-square-foot home does, in fact, boast stunning harbor views, especially from its huge rooftop deck. Views...
National Pizza Chain Saved From Bankruptcy After Quietly Closing 44 Locations
While some cities now have one less pizza option, others can celebrate one of their favorites that will be sticking around for a little longer. It's been a struggle for several recognizable chain restaurants in 2024. And the list keeps growing. So far, the year has brought us reports of...
New Mexican Bistro Is Bringing the Flavor to Plymouth
Some serious flavor is coming to Main Street in Plymouth. With one location in Falmouth and one in Hyannis, Añejo Mexican Bistro will add a third in Plymouth, and the popular Mexican destination gave a sneak peek into its newest location. Añejo Mexican Bistro. According to the restaurant's...
Dartmouth Police Warn of New Scammer Tactic on Social Media
DARTMOUTH (WBSM) — Now more than ever, scammers are on the rise, targeting people with links that can cause serious repercussions if we fall for them and click. Social media platforms, personal emails and even text messages have become unsafe and infiltrated by scammers. Unfortunately, it seems like lately scams have become more creative in their approach.
SouthCoast YMCAs Opened as Cooling Center Amidst Heatwave
Another heat wave has descended upon the SouthCoast. With temperatures climbing up into the 90s, towns across the SouthCoast have been providing resources such as cooling centers to keep community members cool and safe. YMCA SouthCoast branches will open their doors today, July 16, until Wednesday July 17, as designated...
Nathan is All About Giving High Fives, Reading and Playing
Nathan is a happy 12-year-old boy who loves to smile and give high fives. He loves watching Dora the Explorer, Mickey Mouse, and Jake and the Never Land Pirates. He's also a fan of books featuring any of the above-mentioned characters, especially having the books read to him. A talented artist in his own right, he loves to draw and color.
New Bedford Man Identified as Victim in Fatal Assonet Crash
FREETOWN (WBSM) — A New Bedford man has been identified as the person killed in a single-vehicle crash in the Assonet section of Freetown Sunday night. Freetown Police and Fire responded to a 911 report of a serious single-vehicle crash on Copicut Road near the intersection with Bell Rock Road in Assonet at about 11:30 p.m. on July 14.
Taunton Police Seek Help in Locating Missing Woman
TAUNTON (WBSM) — Taunton Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a woman who has been missing for over a month. Chief Edward Walsh said Amanda Brown, 37, is believed to have been missing since at least early June. He said Brown has ties to the Boston,...
Could Providence’s Washington Bridge Become a Tunnel Instead?
When Rhode Island officials closed the westbound side of the heavily traveled Washington Bridge on December 11, 2023, it was out of fear the bridge, built in 1968, could collapse. That would not be a good thing. Democrat Governor Dan McKee announced the bridge would have to come down. After...
Boston Red Sox Legend Manny Ramirez Refuses to Retire
Can you believe that Manny is still being Manny at 52 years old?. You haven't seen him pop out of a left-field wall in a while, but it's not that he wouldn't like to. In April, Ramirez told sports podcaster Rob Bradford, "I told you I'm not trying to retire."
Acushnet Police Investigating After Kittens Allegedly Dumped in Roadway
ACUSHNET (WBSM) — Acushnet Police are searching for a suspect who may have struck several cats in the roadway while letting them out of their vehicle in the middle of South Main Street. WBSM received a report this morning from a person who removed one of the deceased cats,...
Rochester Girl Battling Lung Disease Needs All the Love on Her Birthday
A Rochester family is asking for the community’s support as a young girl is forced to begin her 4th birthday at the hospital. Rylie Dion suffers from a terrible lung disease and her family had hoped to cheer her up with a community-wide birthday parade on July 16. Meet...
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