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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...
Fairhaven Power Issues: What’s Causing It to Go Out?
FAIRHAVEN (WBSM) — For the past few weeks, we've been experiencing power outages at the Fairhaven offices of our radio station. The power will go off for a few seconds and then come back on. We have a generator, but other stores in our plaza have confirmed it's been...
Waffle Cone Tacos Just Arrived at Dorothy Cox In Fairhaven
The nation wept two years ago when Klondike announced it would discontinue the beloved Choco Taco, but Dorothy Cox Chocolates in Fairhaven may have the taco-inspired solution that we've been craving. A new creation has arrived at Dorothy Cox and, dare I say, it looks even tastier than its discontinued...
I Am Still Recovering From This Mind-Blowing Tree-Cutting Video
I fancy myself a bit of a backyard nature enthusiast and I've had my fair share of tree-cutting experiences. Well, more watching than doing. We had some of the woods cleared in our backyard a few years back and I was able to watch the different ways the local tree company was able to take down the decaying trees. I thought I had a pretty good grasp of the process. Oddly, they didn't invite me to help.
Cape Cod Couple Brings All-Inclusive Brewery Tours to the Island
A new experience is coming to Cape Cod and it’s going to have beer lovers flocking this summer. City Brew Tours Cape Cod is the ultimate tour of the Cape’s best breweries and wineries, giving guests a memorable, safe and inclusive way to enjoy some of the destination's best brews.
Attleboro Schools Boost Learning With ‘March Mathness’ Competition
ATTLEBORO (WBSM)— March Madness didn't just happen on the basketball courts this year. Attleboro's elementary school recently participated in its very own March Madness-style learning initiative. Each district's five elementary schools held a friendly competition throughout March to motivate students to work hard and reach goals. The main objective...
Is It Legal to Spread Ashes Anywhere in Massachusetts?
Cremation is becoming more popular for a number of reasons including financial and environmental. According to nationalcremation.com, the number of people getting cremated in 1960 was only 3.6%. By the end of 2025, that number is expected to reach 63.3%. We've all seen a movie or two in which the...
Cole Is Ready for One-on-One Attention in a Loving Family
Cole is very bright, polite and compassionate. He can carry on conversations, shows that he is interested in getting to know people and can maintain strong connections. This teen loves to be active and enjoys playing basketball and football. His favorite NFL team is the Los Angeles Rams. He is willing to try any new activity. He also loves anything wrestling-related.
Funny Fenway Park Proposal Leaves Thousands of Fans in Suspense
Popping the question is a nerve-wracking experience, no matter how ready you think you are. Try doing it in front of thousands of baseball fans and you've unlocked a whole new level of anxiety. Likewise, it's not always easy for the person on the other end of the proposal. Just...
New Bedford Students Donate Bikes for Immigrant Transportation
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — Due to the recent transportation challenges immigrants in the community have faced, students at Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) have collaborated to find a solution for easy mobility options. The initiative aims to support the transportation needs of immigrants in the community. Over the past year,...
Woman Walking on Westport Highway Struck and Killed
WESTPORT (WBSM) — A woman was killed Monday night after being struck by a vehicle while walking on the side of Interstate 195 in Westport. According to Massachusetts State Police, the woman had exited an as-yet-unknown vehicle in the breakdown lane of I-195 eastbound in the area of mile marker 15.7 at around 10:05 p.m. on April 15 and began walking down the right travel lane.
10 Massachusetts Towns That Don’t Sound Like Towns That Are in the Bay State
Massachusetts really does have some of the most unique town names of any state. Some town names are so unique that plenty of residents don't know how to pronounce them. There are several towns in the Bay State that begin with the four directions: North, East, West, and South. There are even 19 towns throughout the Bay State that end in 'ham'. But throughout all the crazy, unique, and bizarre town names in Massachusetts, there are even some that just don't sound like they are towns that should exist in the Bay State whatsoever!
Elephants Are Taking Over a Rhode Island City This Summer
A herd of elephants is on the way and will be spotted all over Newport this July and August. One-hundred life-size elephants are coming to Rhode Island this summer for the U.S. debut of The Great Elephant Migration, a massive art exhibition and global fundraising project created by United Kingdom-based nonprofit Elephant Family.
Enter to Win Tickets to the Northeast Home Show
The 2024 Northeast Home Show is coming to Tiverton, Rhode Island. The event is happening Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 at the Longplex Sports Center. According to its site, the Northeast Home Show is the complete showcase for all your needs in home and garden. Visitors have the opportunity to see and experience the latest home and garden trends and innovations, listen to accomplished designers, watch creative demonstrations, source and buy new products and so much more.
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