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Bourne Bridge Rotary Getting New Traffic Pattern on Cape Side
BOURNE (WBSM) — A new traffic pattern is coming to the Bourne Bridge rotary on the Cape Cod side. To anyone who has ever tried to enter or exit – whether from the bridge, MacArthur Boulevard, Trowbridge Road or Sandwich Road – it will be a welcome change, although it will take some getting used to first.
Dartmouth Girl Struck by Metal Wire in New Bedford Train Crash
A 9-year-old Dartmouth girl named Lilah got quite the scare this week. She was in the parking lot of Boost Mobile on Tarkiln Hill Road New Bedford April 23, about to get into her father's car. That's when a freight train plowed into some low-hanging wires by Burger King, dragging down a utility pole.
Massachusetts Is Home to One of the World’s Most Popular Podcasts
A friendly woman in Boston loves you and believes in your ability to change your life. Her name is Mel Robbins, and she's the host of one of the world's most popular shows. The Mel Robbins Podcast regularly tops the charts, connecting with millions who want to build confidence and be happier. As of this writing, it's ranked No. 10 on Apple Podcasts, sandwiched between Morbid at No. 9 and Wiser Than Me With Julia Louis-Dreyfus at No. 11.
Rhode Island’s First Tremendous Troll Under Construction in Charlestown
It's been about a year since we first told you about the magical troll art coming to Rhode Island. Now, the wait to see it is almost over. Danish recycling artist Thomas Dambo is in South County, Rhode Island, building his first of two towering trolls in Ninigret Park and fans are getting excited for the big reveal.
New Bedford Family Reunited With Firefighters That Delivered Baby
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — Firefighters are indeed a big part of our community, but putting out fires isn't always their only job. A New Bedford mother and her family were recently reunited with the firefighters who helped her deliver her newborn baby from her home. Fire crews said they...
Fall River Dog Is the Ultimate Adventure Buddy [WET NOSE WEDNESDAY]
Happy Wet Nose Wednesday! Let's talk animals. The love from a pet is the best feeling in the world. If you are looking to bring that love into your home, consider adoption. There are hundreds of animals on the SouthCoast waiting for their forever homes, and every week we give one of them the spotlight.
Bill O’Reilly’s Son Majors in This at Newport’s Salve Regina
Multimedia political and cultural commentator Bill O'Reilly has a son who attends college in Rhode Island. Spencer O'Reilly is a political science major at Newport's Salve Regina University, Class of 2025. O'Reilly was born in 2003 in Manhasset, New York, described as "a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Nassau...
NFL Legend Howie Long Played For This Massachusetts High School
Hall of Famer Howie Long played 13 years in the National Football League, all for the Oakland and Los Angeles Raiders. The All-Pro, Pro Bowl defensive end earned a ring in Super Bowl XVIII in 1984. Long earned an Emmy Award in 1994 as an NFL studio analyst for Fox...
Fairhaven Civil Service Error Complicates New Police Chief Hiring
FAIRHAVEN (WBSM) — A mistake in withdrawing from the civil service system in Fairhaven has led to complications in the town’s hiring of its next police chief as it must now abandon the process it thought it was correctly using. At the Fairhaven Annual Town Meeting in May...
Was Taylor Swift Inspired by This Infamous Fall River Woman in New Music Video?
Taylor Swift is a mastermind when it comes to hidden meanings within her music. Fans enjoy the Easter eggs just as much as the songs themselves. While mentions of ex-boyfriends and frenemies are easier to pinpoint, sometimes it takes a history lesson to understand Swift’s references. I’m looking at...
Freetown Firefighter Giving Stand-Up Comedy a Go to Fight Cancer
Freetown firefighter Mark Lawrence must have nerves of steel. Not only does he run into burning buildings for his day job, he’s found himself a new side gig, standing on stage and telling jokes as a stand-up comedian. So which is scarier?. “I love attention and I have an...
Tiverton Man Sentenced on Fall River Robbery and Armed Assault Charges
TIVERTON (WBSM) — A Tiverton man was sentenced to state prison for robbery and armed assault violations after attempting to stab a man and police officers with a knife in Fall River. The indictments stem from an incident on January 24, 2022. While outside of the Nature's Medicine cannabis...
Want Your Own Winery? Amazing Dartmouth Property For Sale
For years, SouthCoast events have been held on the grounds of Running Brook Vineyard and Winery in Dartmouth. Now that property could be all yours. The 162-acre estate at 337 Old Fall River Road in Dartmouth boasts a vineyard, winery, distillery and a house, so you can live here, work here and play here.
10 Simple Tricks to Appear Smarter Than You Actually May Be
We all have our strengths and weaknesses. For some, book smarts and being well-spoken come naturally. Others have to work a littler harder at those things. For those of us that are part of the ladder, these are some simple (and genius) ways to appear more intelligent. Now, you could...
Popular Fall River Market Opening in New Location
The popular Fall River Farmers and Artisans Market is gearing up for another season in a brand-new location. For the past two years, the market took over downtown -- mainly Old Second Street behind the Academy Building -- with dozens of local vendors offering unique gifts and local flavor. As...
This Fruity Boston Ice Cream Is Unlike Anything Else You’ll Try
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ... wait, is that ice cream?. The sweet stuff served up by Far Out in Boston looks and tastes a little different but it's definitely ice cream -- and its a colorful, flavorful experience that sets it apart from just about any ice cream place in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod Beach Has Mystery Message in a Bottle Wash Up
For a Rhode Island native, a regular beach trip turned into an unexpected experience after stumbling upon a message in a bottle washed up on a Cape Cod beach earlier this month. While walking on South Cape Beach State Park in Mashpee, Kate Rivers stumbled across a Coke bottle on...
‘Frozen’ Fan Jaxen Looking for a Healthy and Happy New Start With a Family
Jaxen is a young boy who enjoys playing catch as a part of his engagement in social stimulation. Jaxen loves watching Frozen, and the movie's music makes him especially happy. He also enjoys Moana. Music by Mariah Carey is a favorite, specifically "All I Want For Christmas." Lullabies help to...
Massachusetts City Makes the List for Top Summer Travel Destinations
It’s time to make the most out of summer, but the question is, where do you go?. Google released the top 20 destinations that travelers are searching for ahead of summertime, and it looks like travelers are eyeing the Bay State for a suburban getaway. How Google Collected Its...
The Pilgrims Reported UFOs in the Massachusetts Skies
Tales of unidentified flying objects have captured people's imaginations worldwide for many years, but did you know the Pilgrims saw them, too?. Yes, the Pilgrims, who stepped on Plymouth Rock after arriving from England on the Mayflower, claimed they saw UFOs here in the New World. I kid you not.
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