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New Location, Same Mission for Cape Cod’s Cancer Thrift Shop
The oldest thrift store on Cape Cod has relocated to a new spot in Massachusetts, giving shoppers more access to support a good cause. Initially located in West Barnstable, the Cape Cancer Thrift Shop recently moved to Sandwich on Route 6. The move was in October, and the shop created significant buzz and attracted more customers since then.
Massachusetts Court Ruled on ‘Under God’ in Pledge in Public Schools
It has been 10 years since the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled public school students in the Bay State can pledge allegiance to the flag, and the pledge can legally include the words "under God." The SJC ruled back in May 2014 that the daily recitation of the pledge of...
MEOW: Cat Dad Remodels Entire Home For Beloved Felines
If you thought you were a cat lover, this guy may have you beat. His entire home is essentially centered around his cats. Catioguy, as he goes by on Instagram, designs and builds custom catios for felines in California. It's every cats dream to roam in and out of the house whenever they please, and catioguy made that a reality.
New Bedford’s Samantha Irvin Shares Ring With Her WWE Idol
When she was growing up in New Bedford, Samantha Johnson dreamed of someday becoming the next Lilian Garcia, the legendary ring announcer for World Wrestling Entertainment. Now, years later, Johnson – now known by her stage name, Samantha Irvin – has not only become this generation’s Garcia, but she got to share the ring with her idol on Monday night.
Wareham Man Arrested and Charged With Drug Offenses
WAREHAM (WBSM) — Wareham Police seized fentanyl and arrested a man in connection with alleged drug dealing. The Wareham Police Criminal Investigation Division, along with the Patrol Division, recently served narcotic-related search warrants which resulted in an arrest and the seizure of suspected fentanyl and drug-related paraphernalia. Alexander Lugo,...
Wareham Ulta Beauty Shoplifting Suspects Charged
WAREHAM (WBSM)—Wareham Police charged three suspects with organized retail crime after their arrest for shoplifting over $4,000 worth of merchandise at an Ulta Beauty Supply store. According to police, the suspects allegedly left the store with several bags of stolen merchandise totaling over $4,200.00 on May 7. A description...
New Bedford Woman Taught Barbra Streisand to Dance on Broadway
When she was 31, New Bedford native Carol Haney won the Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Broadway Theater, commonly known as the Tony Award. The Tony, presented annually in Manhattan by the American Theater Wing and the Broadway Theater League, recognizes excellence in live Broadway Theater. Haney won the...
Boston’s Fenway Park to Host Lana Del Rey’s First Stadium Show
BOSTON (WBSM) — Boston's Fenway Park, usually the domain of the Red Sox, is set to host pop sensation Lana Del Rey's first-ever stadium show. Lana Del Rey will arrive in Boston on Thursday, June 20 to kick off the Fenway Concert Summer Series. The news came just after her double weekend Coachella headline earlier this month.
34 Northern Lights Photos That Are Way Better Than What You Posted on Social Media
A colorful light show entered the sky over several parts of the U.S. over the weekend thanks to the Northern Lights finding their way south. The Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, are regularly visible in Alaska and, on occasion, some parts of the Pacific Northwest. Space.com describes the...
Enter to Win Three-Day Passes to Boston Calling 2024
The Boston Calling festival is once again taking over the Harvard Athletic Complex Memorial Day weekend for three days of incredible music, and we have three-day passes to give away!. If you're a lucky winner, you'll receive a pair of wristbands that will get you into all three days of...
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