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ArtWeek SouthCoast Coming to New Bedford, Fall River and More
Get ready for the 2024 ArtWeek SouthCoast. Activities are happening May 9 through May 19 in New Bedford, Fall River and six surrounding towns. ArtWeek SouthCoast organizers Margo Saulnier, the EDC's Director of Creative Strategies, and architect and AHA Night Committee Chair Anthi Frangiadis joined Townsquare Sunday to discuss some highlights in this year's schedule.
New Bedford Walking for a Cure for Multiple Sclerosis
May 11th will be a busy day at the Fort Rodman-Fort Taber complex in New Bedford's South End. That's where hundreds of runners and walkers will gather to take part in Walk MS: New Bedford 2024, a fundraising event to raise money to find an end to multiple sclerosis, a terrible disease that attacks to central nervous system.
New Exhibits This Spring at the Dartmouth Cultural Center
Springtime means change, and change is certainly on tap for the months of May and June at the Dartmouth Cultural Center on Elm Street. Center President Pauline Santos and Grants Chairman Thomas Leverett joined Townsquare Sunday to run down the spring schedule. The latest exhibit is called "The Figurative Exhibition."...
Taunton Homicide Victim Identified
TAUNTON (WBSM) — The identity of the victim in Saturday morning’s homicide in Taunton has been released. The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office has identified the victim as Jhonny Lajoie, 32, of Taunton. Lajoie was found shot to death at 155 Highland Street after Taunton Police responded...
‘Brady Bunch’ Bar Pizza Fan Returning to Massachusetts for More
Peter Brady loves his bar pizza. A year after his last appearance, actor Christopher Knight is scheduled to visit Cape Cod Cafe for more of the good stuff on Friday, May 10, 2024. This will be more than a stop to get a quick and delicious bite. Knight is expected to tell stories about his days on The Brady Bunch and promote a foundation close to his heart.
Fall River Man’s Headstone Proves You Can Take It With You
If you aren't buried under a ridiculous, attention-getting headstone, did you even live?. F.H. Stafford understood the assignment of life so well that 132 years after his death, his final resting place still stands out. A humble marker simply wouldn't do for the Fall River mill owner who died in 1891. Instead, he took the mill with him.
Taunton Homicide Under Investigation
TAUNTON (WBSM) — Authorities are investigating a homicide that occurred this morning in Taunton. According to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, Taunton Police were dispatched to 155 Highland Street at about 9:45 a.m. today for a report of a “deceased male in a furnished shed.”. Police...
This Popular Massachusetts Bakery is Among the Top Must-Try Elite Bakeries in the U.S.
There's definitely no shortage of great eateries and restaurants throughout Massachusetts. And that also includes some amazing bakeries! There are several of them on a local level throughout the Bay State that deserve accolades for what they provide in their respective communities. But one bakery in particular has been receiving some national recognition! As it turns out, this Massachusetts bakery, exclusive to the Bay State, happens to have been named one of the best bakeries in the U.S.
Super Simple Way to Turn an Old Cell Phone Into a Security Camera
Some people have started using their old cell phones as a budget friendly option to beef up their home security. How To Turn An Old Cell Phone Into A Security Camera. There are several options for putting your old cell to good use after you drop serious cash on a shiny new phone. It doesn't have to just sit in the back of the junk drawer where you put it "just in case."
Why Are TV Remotes Sometimes Referred to as ‘the Clicker’?
Imagine this scene: Your family is gathered together, and like most gatherings, everyone is crowded around the TV. You're all engrossed in the latest episode of the hottest reality show. Suddenly, Uncle Ned, clearly fed up with what's on screen, turns to you and says, "Pass me the clicker, kid."
Seekonk Bicyclist Dead and Another Injured After Being Struck By Car
TAUNTON (WBSM) — A Seekonk man was killed Thursday afternoon on North Walker Street in Taunton after he and another bicyclist were struck by a motor vehicle. Donald MacManus, 76, and a 72-year-old Attleboro man were riding their bicycles along North Walker Street on May 2 at around 2:25 p.m. when a 2009 Mercedes Benz driven by a 62-year-old Mansfield man struck both bicyclists.
New Bedford Police Arrest Man With Cocaine and Firearm
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — New Bedford Police arrested and charged a man with a lengthy criminal history with drug and firearms offenses following an investigation into a cocaine delivery service in the city’s West End. According to New Bedford Police, Detective Nathaniel Almeida’s investigation culminated in a search...
Plymouth Farm Delights With Surprise ‘Goat-A-Grams’ and Baby Goat Joy
Here’s a fun fact for you: Did you know you can send someone a “goat gram” to their office or house?. Rebecca Roberts is the owner of Hidden Gem Homestead, a quaint family farm nestled in the pines of West Plymouth, now in its second year of operation. She raises goats, chickens and rabbits, and you’ll also find Tortellini the tortoise roaming around the vegetable garden.
Dartmouth Police Arrest Three in Cocaine Bust
DARTMOUTH (WBSM) — Dartmouth Police took three people into custody Thursday after executing a search warrant and seizing over 100 grams of cocaine. According to police, detectives executed the search warrant on May 2 at about 12:40 p.m. at a residence on Gibson Terrace. Police said the search turned...
Britney Spears Says She’s Moving to Boston
It's been another whirlwind week for Britney Spears. On the heels of having friends and family wondering if her conservatorship wasn't such a bad thing after all, the '90s pop icon went on a rant on Thursday. In an assumed response to the rumors about her instability outside of the...
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