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‘Family Guy’ Revived Awesome but Forgotten Massachusetts Tourism Anthem
It's in blue letters at the bottom of the Massachusetts license plate. How nice, you think, as you're sitting there in traffic, staring at the plate in front of you. It's a solid slogan -- probably has something to do with the Mayflower or the Revolutionary War or Mark Zuckerberg inventing Facebook at Harvard.
Massachusetts Man Indicted, Arrested on Dogfighting Charges
HANSON (WBSM) — A Massachusetts man has been arrested after he was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to dogfighting. According to Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy, John Murphy of Hanson was arrested after a grand jury indicted him on nine counts of possessing animals for use in an animal fighting venture, in violation of the federal Animal Welfare Act.
Swansea Police Arrest Somerset Man for Attempted Kidnapping
SWANSEA (WBSM) — Swansea Police have arrested and charged a suspect related to an attempted kidnapping. According to Lt. Mark Foley, police arrested Michael Nutbrown, 60, of Somerset this afternoon on charges of attempted kidnapping related to an incident that happened March 28 in Swansea. On March 28 at...
Raynham’s Fun New Indoor Play Area for Children
RAYNHAM (WBSM) — Parents, if you need something to do with your little ones in the SouthCoast area, My Village Playhouse might be the answer you are looking for. My Village Playhouse opened this week in Raynahm in Shaws Plaza, located on New State Highway. This new location will allow your little ones to embark on a world of creativity and imagination and play with toys and equipment made just for them.
Harvard Library Removes Woman’s Skin From Notorious Book
Harvard Library patrons will no longer be able to check-out a book covered with human skin. Why Did Harvard Have A Book Covered In Human Skin?. The copy of Des destinées del'âme by Arsène Houssaye dates back to the 1880s. According to Harvard Library, the volume's first owner was a French physician who "bound the book with skin he took without consent from the body of a deceased female patient in a hospital where he worked."
Take a Bite Out of Providence Pizza Week
Arguably the best week in Rhode Island is right around the corner. Providence Pizza Week is back. From April 14th to the 20th, some of the state's best pizzas will take center stage as local chefs whip up their tastiest creations. Presented by the Providence Warwick Convention & Vistors Bureau...
Somerset Woman Attempted the Impossible and Became a Legend
For Women’s History Month, I have been educating myself on the local women from the past who set their legacy in stone. When I discovered that the once richest woman in the world hailed from New Bedford, I was ecstatic. Then, I came across a legendary woman from Somerset...
Why Old Rochester Schools Don’t Have Good Friday Off
While most public schools in Massachusetts were closed for Good Friday, Old Rochester's school district decided to stay open. It's not the first time this issue has been discussed at Old Rochester. It seems to come up each year. The Old Rochester School Committee assembles and approves the school calendar....
Fall River Native Launches Dream Clothing Boutique in Westport
What was once a dream has now become a reality for this young Fall River business owner. Sophia Teves, 22, has embarked on a new journey, opening her first clothing boutique on March 9. Located on 875 State Road in Westport, SOPH is the latest addition to the area, bringing style to your wardrobe.
Old Rochester Teen’s Book Drive Makes a Splash for Wash & Read Program
There's nothing better than a heartwarming story that really hits home here on the SouthCoast. In a heartwarming display of community spirit, Emerson Gonet, a student at Old Rochester Regional High School, recently spearheaded a book drive to support the United Way's annual Wash & Read donation program. She completed her task with an impressive collection of nearly 1,000 books, contributing significantly to the program's mission of providing free children's books to underserved families.
Plymouth’s Historic and Picturesque Camp Bournedale Hits the Market for $11.9 Million
Camp Bounredale in Plymouth has been around for decades and has just been put up for sale with a hefty price tag that might be worth every penny. The camp has been around since 1929 and under its current family ownership since 1939. It's been the site of almost a century of lakeside fun and memories, and what's extra cool is that many of the structures there are original.
Swansea Police Seeking Man Who Attempted to Lure Teen Girls
SWANSEA (WBSM) — Swansea Police are seeking the public’s help in tracking down a man they say tried to lure two 13-year-old girls behind a local store Thursday. According to Lt. Mark Foley, a man in his 60s with gray hair and an average build was driving a four-door dark blue sedan, possibly a Hyundai Sonata.
Massachusetts Drivers Are Distracted By More Than Just Cell Phones
We recently reported that the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles issued 1.08 million citations to motorists in Massachusetts in 2023, an increase of nearly 40 percent from 2020, when fewer than 776,000 violations were issued. About 683,000 of the citations were warnings, up from 429,000 in 2020, for a 60...
Massachusetts Offers Whitewater Rafting Adventures for All Levels
My wife's cousin George travels the world for whitewater rafting adventures. Thank you, I'm a little bit more comfortable on a calm river in my kayak. There are many opportunities in New England and especially Massachusetts, though, for those who seek the thrill of splashing and crashing through coursing rivers and dodging rocks while attempting to stay in your inflatable raft.
New Bedford Man Indicted for Hawthorne Country Club Fire in Dartmouth
A New Bedford man has been indicted by a Bristol County grand jury in connection with the May 2023 fire at the vacant Hawthorne Country Club in Dartmouth. The grand jury indicted Shawn Lee Medeiros, 31, on Wednesday for starting the May 7, 2023 fire. A warrant was issued for...
Foxwoods ‘Big Brother’ Casting Call Could Be Your Big Break
It takes a certain type of person to be comfortable with being on video 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In reality, there's likely no one who's comfortable under those conditions, but some of us could fare better than others. If you think you wouldn't shrink under the...
Martha’s Vineyard Hotel Offers a Complimentary Mercedes-Benz With Your Stay
If there was ever an enticing incentive to stay at a hotel, it's this one. Harbor View Hotel on Martha's Vineyard is a testament to luxury, history and impeccable service. Located in Edgartown, this iconic hotel has been a global destination for travelers seeking refined elegance and island charm for over a century.
Fall River Man and His Adorable Motorcycle-Riding Dog Spread Joy on the Road
Along the busy roads of the SouthCoast, a sight has been turning heads and warming hearts. Peter Rosa Janeiro, a 31-year-old Fall River man, has been making waves with his unorthodox motorcycle companion: Lilo, a 1-and-a-half-year-old Golden Irish dog weighing in at a hefty 70 to 80 pounds. Janeiro adopted...
What It Was Like in 2004 Before the Boston Red Sox ‘Reversed the Curse’
The Boston Red Sox begin their 2024 season tonight, a season that will also celebrate 20 years since the 2004 Sox won baseball’s world championship for the first time since 1918. Those lovable “idiots” (as they called themselves) that “reversed the curse” will live forever in Boston folk –...
Why Is the Internet Obsessed With Ringing a ‘Fish Doorbell?’
Need a little break from the desolate hellscape that is human existence? Rising interest rates got you down? Feeling a mild panic attack just thinking about the upcoming election season?. You need a reprieve. You need to ring the Fish Doorbell. What the Heck is the 'Fish Doorbell?'. The problem...
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