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Eversource Provides Explanation for Fairhaven Power Outages
FAIRHAVEN (WBSM) — Eversource has provided an explanation for the recent power outages that have plagued Fairhaven in recent weeks. After an outage on Tuesday, April 16, residents in a Fairhaven Facebook group were questioning why there had been so many outages recently. It seemed to be concentrated in...
Fall River Residents Arrested in Berkley After Vehicle Chase
BERKLEY (WBSM) — Three Fall River residents were arrested Thursday in Berkley after a chase and charged with motor vehicle theft and other charges. Massachusetts State Police said that shortly before 3 p.m. on April 17, troopers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle that had been part of a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) notification earlier that day.
Kenny Chesney Shot ‘Knowing You’ Video in This Massachusetts City
When you think of Kenny Chesney songs, you probably picture the Caribbean, sailboats, sailboards or that bar at the end of the world. Not for nothing, Gloucester is a pretty cool place. I have roots in Gloucester on my mother's side of the family, mainly fishermen and fishing wives. Gloucester...
Who Massachusetts Considers to Be a ‘Vulnerable Road User’
Are you a "vulnerable road user?" If so, you are part of a protected class of people in Massachusetts. New laws took effect on April 1, 2023 protecting "vulnerable road users." Who are these people, these "vulnerable road users?" They must be pretty special to warrant special protection from the...
Smiling ESPN Icon Carried Olympic Torch In Fall River
Nothing says that quite like carrying the Olympic torch. The biannual relay is the ultimate hype ritual for the world's biggest event. The symbolism-steeped tradition was on display this week, as a newly lit flame began its 2,000-mile journey from Greece to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Carrying the...
Chain Restaurant Adored For Its Biscuits Reportedly Considering Bankruptcy
In what could be yet another blow to the restaurant industry, a once-thriving chain is reportedly considering bankruptcy. This year hasn't been easy for some restaurant chains, and we're only into April. Among those closing locations in the first quarter of the year have been Boston Market, Hardee's and Outback Steakhouse.
SouthCoast Nurses Become ‘Melissa’s Warriors’ to Help Swansea Woman Battling Stage 4 Cancer
In Swansea and beyond, a community is rallying around one of its own. Melissa Conlon, a vibrant 30-year-old woman, found herself facing an unexpected battle after experiencing abdominal and back pain. Initially brushed off as strain from her work, the discomfort turned out to be something far more daunting: cancer.
Taunton Native Lands Leading Role in ‘The Notebook’ on Broadway
Taunton native John Cardoza has been busy making a name for himself on Broadway. Now, he's taking on his first leading role in the Broadway musical The Notebook. It’s an incredible moment for this rising star as he brings Young Noah to life from the romantic novel by Nicholas Sparks.
GNBVT Students Create Dream Playhouse For Rosemary’s Wish Kid
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) —Over the past couple of months, vocational students across Massachusetts and Rhode Island have been working hard, using their carpentry skills to impact the community and give back to families. Their contribution to Rosemary's Wish Kids Inc., an initiative to bring joy to sick children through...
What You Should Absolutely Never Do If Attacked By a Bear in the Woods
You may think you don't need tips to survive a bear attack until you're actually staring down a 600-pound grizzly in the woods. It's not exactly a situation where you can quickly Google "what to do when attacked by a bear." Instead of figuring out what to do in the...
New Bedford Woman Identified as Victim in Westport Fatal Crash
A New Bedford woman has been identified as the person struck and killed Monday night while walking on Interstate 195 in Westport, and more details have emerged on how the crash occurred. The victim has been identified as Sherry M. Henderson, 51, of New Bedford. According to Massachusetts State Police,...
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Coming to Westport
The name Edgar Allan Poe is synonymous with poetry, prose and darkness. Poe was an emo goth way before his time. His gloomy and depressing aura was only augmented by his premature death. While the circumstances of his death remain mysterious, the 40-year-old was famously found lying in a gutter wearing someone else's clothes shortly before he drew his final breath.
Replacing Massachusetts Driver’s Licenses Isn’t Like it Used to Be
Losing your wallet can be a real hassle. That's why I've used every bit of technology I can to avoid it. I've not only put an Apple Tag on my keychain, but I've also embedded one into my wallet. If I ever lose or misplace one of these items, I grab my phone to help me locate it using the "play sound" function.
Warwick Selected As Next Location For Raising Cane’s
The area's fastest growing fast food chain is getting yet another Southern New England location. After first opening in Johnston, Rhode Island, in January and Seekonk, Massachusetts, in March, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is growing again. In February came the announcement that the chain had signed a lease at 323...
Berkshire Humane Society Pet of the Week: Meet Jazzy
Every Wednesday at 8:30 we're joined by John Perreault, Executive Director of the Berkshire Humane Society to discuss all the happenings at their Barker Road facility, plus talk about their Pet of the Week. This week's Pet of the Week is Jazzy Wazzy, a little 4-month-old cutie who goes by...
New Bedford Music Legend ‘Pooch’ Tavares Passes Away
Arthur “Pooch” Tavares of New Bedford’s legendary 1970s R&B group Tavares has passed away. His brother Tiny Tavares posted to Facebook early Wednesday morning a series of photos of him and his brothers, specifically focusing on Pooch, with the caption “Miss what we had.”. On the...
Fall River Cat Found As Stray Is the Ultimate Cuddle Bug [WET NOSE WEDNESDAY]
Happy Wet Nose Wednesday! Let's talk animals. Here's the deal. A lot of animals are living in local shelters and we want to unite them with as many families as possible. These shelters give animals a fighting chance, but it's up to us to give them homes. Every week, we...
The Family Will Love New Hampshire’s Kancamagus Scenic Byway
Outsiders must go out of their minds when they come to New England and try to grapple with some of the names of things. Here on the SouthCoast of Massachusetts alone, there are Acushnet, Assonet and Padanoram to contend with, and what about Tarkiln Hill Road?. One of my favorite...
Massachusetts’ Kennedy Clan and Underworld Bootlegging
For as far back as I can remember, there have been tales of how the Kennedy clan of Massachusetts amassed enormous wealth trading in illicit liquor during Prohibition, which lasted from 1920 to 1933. The Kennedy Compound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, was allegedly paid for with money made through illegal...
Every State That Shockingly Still Lets Underage Kids Drink Alcohol
Oh, you thought every state in the U.S. doesn't allow underage drinking?. All but only five states have some sort of exception that allows drinking alcohol under the age of 21. Yes, you can actually drink underage in 45 states under the right circumstances. States Where Family Members Can Give...
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