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Fall River Baby Returned Home Following Multi-State Investigation
FRAMINGHAM (WBSM) — The Massachusetts State Police announced details behind a multi-state investigation that resulted in the safe recovery of a one-year-old child from Fall River. On the morning of June 20, Genezza Packett was visiting her one-year-old son, who lives in her aunt's custody. According to state police,...
It’s Time to Decide Fall River’s Most Popular Hot Dog
Viva Fall River is throwing out a challenge. The homegrown Fall River organization is looking to crown the best hot dog in the city, and they are doing it with the Fall River Hot Dog Home Run tournament. Here's the deal. We are being asked to eat 10 hot dogs,...
McDonald’s Launches Summer $5 Meal Deal to Compete With Wendy’s, Burger King
McDonald's has launched a new $5 meal deal for the summer in an effort to compete with other fast food establishments like Wendy's and Burger King. They launched their new value meal on June 25. Thanks to rising prices, more and more customers are straying from eating at McDonald's and...
Keith’s Farm in Acushnet Closed Indefinitely
The rumors have been swirling online for several weeks: What is happening with Keith's Farm in Acushnet?. Questions arose in town after Lorraine "Sue" Santos passed away several days before Christmas. She and her late husband, Keith, were the owners of Keith's Farm for decades. Without Sue or Keith, who would run the popular Keith's Farm?
‘Multiple People’ Could Be Charged in Matthew Perry’s Death
Law enforcement officials are nearing the end of an investigation into the death of Friends actor Matthew Perry. According to People, a source claimed that the investigation is "nearing its conclusion" and that "multiple people" should be charged in the case. Once the investigation is completed, the U.S. Attorney's Office...
The Massachusetts Connection to Late Rocker Shifty Shellshock
An early 2000s rock star who passed away this week from cancer had a connection to Massachusetts. Seth Binzer, known by his stage name Shifty Shellshock, was the lead singer of the band Crazy Town. The nu-metal group had a hit in 2001 with “Butterfly,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Dartmouth is ‘Shell-ebrating’ International Horseshoe Crab Day With Mass Audubon
Mass Audubon will celebrate International Horseshoe Crab Day in Dartmouth on Thursday, June 27. Mass Audubon invites everyone to celebrate these incredible creatures during an engaging program. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from Dr. Sara Grady about the natural history and biology of horseshoe crabs, as well as their conservation and management.
New Bedford ‘Summer Eats’ Program Offers Free Food and Family Fun
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — New Bedford Public Schools and New Bedford Parks Recreation & Beaches are bringing good food and family fun to almost 30 meal sites across the city this summer. Summer Eats, a statewide free meal program, offers free meals for any child or teen 18 years...
Man Destroys Own Phone so Wife Can’t See What He’s Hiding in His Search History
A 22-year-old woman on Reddit was shocked by the violent way her 27-year-old husband reacted after she teased him about his phone's questionable search history. "I have been married to my husband for a little over a year now. The relationship has had its ups and downs but overall pretty good. My husband normally lets me go on his phone with no issue," the woman began.
Man Tells ‘Passive Aggressive’ Step-Daughter That Her Dead Dad Can Pay for Her Wedding
A man on Reddit thinks he may have gone "too far" by telling his step-daughter to ask her dead biological dad to pay for her wedding. "My now-wife divorced her ex when her three kids were young. He was an addict. She met me a few years later, and we dated for two years before she introduced me to her kids. Two kids really hit it off and Kelly did not like me," the man wrote.
Fall River Terrier Hopes to Be Your New Best Friend [WET NOSE WEDNESDAY]
Happy Wet Nose Wednesday! Let's talk animals. Hundreds of animals on the SouthCoast are waiting for loving families. Thanks to local shelters, these animals get a fighting chance. Each week, we spotlight one lucky animal in hopes of uniting them with the perfect home. Let's head to Fall River where...
Bride-to-Be Requests All Guests Follow This Unique Rule
It’s that time of year when beautifully labeled postage lands in my mailbox and wedding invitations become artwork among the magnets on my fridge. I am in my Wedding Guest Era and I love it, but I'm beginning to think I have seen it all when it comes to the big day.
Massachusetts Businesses Can Deny Access to Their Restrooms
"We do not have public restrooms, sorry." We've probably all heard that before when entering a small retail store, gas station or somewhere else you happened to be when you had to go. Sometimes the policy is posted on the front door to save the employee from having to state...
How the Acushnet Measures Up to Other Massachusetts Rivers
The Acushnet River is a mere trickle compared to some of the much longer rivers that flow through Massachusetts, but it is our river and the source of much pride in the area. At 8.6 miles long, the Auchnet River is the largest river flowing into Buzzards Bay. The source of the Acushnet is Long Pond in Lakeville, Massachusetts. The river's root tributary, Squam Brook, flows out of Long Pond through Freetown and into the New Bedford Reservoir in Acushnet.
Fall River Hosting Santo Christo Feast This Weekend
Looking for a fun event for this weekend? Fall River has you covered with the Santo Christo Feast on Saturday and Sunday (June 29 and June 30). If you are looking for a feast that not only celebrates Portuguese heritage, but also puts the Catholic Church at the center, this checks both boxes.
Damian Loves Making Friends and Playing Basketball
Damian is an active, kind and engaging boy. He enjoys playing with action figures, Legos, arts and crafts, and electronics. He's willing to roll up his sleeves to help out in the kitchen, particularly when it comes to meal prep. Damian loves horseback riding and attends horseback riding camps. He...
Ick! Taylor Swift Coughs After Swallowing Bug Live on Stage: WATCH
Taylor Swift has had her fair share of onstage mishaps, from costume malfunctions to technical issues, but this latest hiccup is perhaps the most unfortunate one yet. In a fan-taken video posted to Twitter/X by @tswifterastour, Swift was seen coughing aggressively after she swallowed a bug during one of her London concerts at Wembley Stadium.
Never Approach a Dog With a Yellow or Red Bandana or Ribbon Without Asking
You're out walking, see a dog, and you just want to go up, pet it, say hi in that whole doggie-baby talk way all while reaping the rewards of that wagging tail, big smile, and excited eyes. Maybe you're even walking your dog who can't wait to say hi to...
New Bedford’s Capitol Theater to Be Revamped Into Mixed-Used Hub
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — The Capitol Theater, once the cornerstone of social life in New Bedford's Near North End, will be renovated and transformed into a mixed-use building with apartments, retail space and other additions. The Capitol Theater is located on the corner of Acushnet Avenue and Deane Street...
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