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Treat Mom To Unique Brunch at Newport Chinese Tea House
Still need an idea for Mother's Day? Love treating yourself and your mom to different dining experiences? Then you need to know about one of Newport's most unique brunch options. All along Bellevue Avenue and beyond are the sprawling, historic mansions of Newport. You have probably driven by them, visited...
Massachusetts Lottery: Who Pays the Bonus to the Agents Who Sell Big Prizes?
We know that when the Massachusetts State Lottery awards a prize to a lucky winner, that money comes from what people have wagered. You may also know that when a store sells a grand prize, the store also gets a bonus – but who pays that bonus?. Does it...
Real Mermaids for Hire for Massachusetts and Rhode Island Parties
Britannica defines a mermaid as "a fabled marine creature with the head and upper body of a human being and the tail of a fish." Britannica.com says, "In European folklore, mermaids (sometimes called sirens) and mermen were natural beings who, like fairies, had magical and prophetic powers" According to legend,...
NOAA Forecasts Sweltering Summer for Maine, Massachusetts
To say the last several months of weather throughout New England has been strange would be an understatement. The entire region had a bizarre winter, with more powerful rain and windstorms than actual snowstorms. The spring hasn't been much different. Maine has seen more nor'easters this spring than the state...
Massachusetts ‘Sesame Street’ Performer Also Appeared on ‘Bozo’
Sesame Street is a mythical, magical place where millions of American pre-schoolers have gathered for decades through television, video, film, books, music and elsewhere. We've met countless wonderful souls on Sesame Street, some real, some fictional but all memorable. Sesame Street, created for public television by Joan Ganz Cooney, Lloyd...
Massachusetts Decides the Fate of Cocktails to Go
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has decided the fate of a bill that was signed in 2020 concerning to-go cocktails. The temporary measure expired on April 1, 2024, but not so fast. On April 30, the governor signed the supplemental budget, which included a key provision to permanently allow cocktails to-go for local businesses and adult consumers.
Fairhaven Police Chief Hiring Called ‘Erroneous,’ ‘Unlawful’ in Civil Service Committee Decision
FAIRHAVEN (WBSM) — A decision by the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission has put Fairhaven’s appointment of its next police chief in even more doubt, as the commission has ruled the town must follow civil service procedures to fill the position. A bypass appeal filed by Fairhaven Police Sgt....
The Color LED Lights on the Braga Bridge in Fall River Are Coming Down
If you're wondering why the Braga Bridge isn't as vibrant at night lately, there's a reason. According to a Facebook post by State Rep. Carole Fiola, the blue lights we're used to seeing were always meant to be temporary. The bridge will light up again, but it'll be a bit...
How Many of These Objects From the ’70s Can You Identify?
In a world where everything's constantly evolving, it's no surprise to find yourself giving a look of utter disbelief when someone younger than you holds up an object and asks, "What in the world is this thing?" The '70s Was a Time of Change - BIG Change. In the '70s...
BANNED: Chemical Likely Found in Your Garage is Getting the Boot
A chemical that very likely could be sitting in your garage right now was banned this week due to potentially serious health risks. Chemical Recently Banned In U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency has been working in recent years to get a permanent ban on a chemical that has been known to cause several types of cancer along with liver harm and, in some cases, death.
New Bedford Police Seize Largest Amount of Cocaine in Department History
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — An investigation by New Bedford Police into a cocaine distribution operation led to the largest cocaine seizure in the department's history. The investigation, headed by Detective Jonathan Miranda, led to the May 1 seizure and arrest. On that date, three search warrants were executed in...
Popular Taunton Donut Shop to Make Epic Comeback This Year
Taunton is about to get a little sweeter. The Colonial Donut Shop was a staple in town for decades before the pandemic forced the owners, Bob and Pam George, to shut it down. Now, new owners, Brian and Kerlin Levesque, are ready to take over and revive the iconic donut shop with the help of its original owners.
Easton Search Turns Up More Human Bones
EASTON (WBSM) — More human bones have been discovered in Easton. According to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, the possible human remains found on May 1 in Easton have been determined to be “likely a human skull.”. The D.A.’s Office said Thursday that the two Summer...
Fall River Man Convicted of Stealing Moped While Armed With a Knife
FALL RIVER (WBSM) — A Fall River man was convicted Tuesday of robbing two teenage victims at knifepoint in early July of 2022. Ronald DeCosta, 32, was convicted after a one-day trial of armed robbery. He was sentenced to serve 12 to 15 years in state prison. The charges...
Taunton’s Salsa Night Returns for an Evening of Food and Dancing
TAUNTON (WBSM) — It's time to brush off your dancing shoes because Salsa Night is returning to Taunton for its second annual dance fiesta. Mark your calendars for May 3, when the festivities begin at Baron Lofts Plaza at 8 Trescott Street in honor of the upcoming Cinco De Mayo holiday.
WATCH: The Bubble Wand Trick Every Parent Needs to Know ASAP
If you're a parent (or just a kid at heart) chances are you've used a bubble wand. And chances are you used it wrong. Here's a life hack for parents whose arms are worn out from entertaining those kiddos with bubbles. What is a Bubble Wand?. A bubble wand is...
Rhode Island Teen’s Dunkin’ Crash Comments Quickly Go Viral
Viewers online are getting a kick out of a Rhode Island teen who made one of the most relatable Dunkin' jokes out there. It may not have been the best-timed joke, mind you, but perhaps that is why people love this news clip so much that broadcasters across the country have been sharing it for the past week.
Massachusetts Shoppers Should Check Fridge for Contaminated Ground Beef
Here's a health heads-up, especially if you do your grocery shopping at Walmart. Ground beef sold at the retailer's locations nationwide, including Massachusetts and Rhode Island, is being recalled due to possible E. coli contamination. Pennsylvania-based Cargill Meat Solutions, which also has products in other Massachusetts markets, is recalling 16,243...
Easton Police: Potential Human Remains Found
EASTON (WBSM) — Easton Police are investigating after suspected human remains were found Wednesday in a wooded area. According to Easton Police Chief Keith Boone, the department received a report at about 12:50 p.m. on May 1 of potential human remains discovered in the area of 100 Summer Street.
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