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Bride Caught Telling Guests to Put Their Phones Away While Walking Down Aisle
Not everyone apparently thinks weddings are all about the bride. A video of a bride has gone viral after she was seen telling her guests to put their phones away while walking down the aisle. But was this really necessary?. Bride's Instructions To Guests. A short video clip from a...
Man Fuming After Wife Secretly Gives Her Brother Money From Their ‘Emergency Fund’
A woman on Reddit landed in hot water with her husband after he found out she gave her brother, who recently lost his job, a significant amount of money from their savings without consulting with him first. "[My brother's] wife is a [stay-at-home wife] (no kids), and their emergency fund...
New Bedford Man Arrested for Gun and Drug Possession in North End
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — Police arrested a New Bedford man for illegal gun and drug possession earlier this week in the North End. The department said officers executed a search warrant on June 18 at 181 Earle Street that concluded a cocaine distribution investigation. The suspect in the investigation...
Acushnet Creamery Wants People to Stop This Unsafe Practice
Acushnet Creamery is famous for its ice cream, of course. It is arguably the most popular ice cream spot in the entire SouthCoast. On hot summer days, it is common to see huge lines in front of the store. Customers are willing to stand in lines that can stretch nearly halfway into the parking lot. In fact, many of their customers view waiting in line as part of the experience.
Divorced Woman Admits She Resents Sister’s Perfect Life: ‘Didn’t Sacrifice Herself’
A woman on Reddit admitted she resents her sister for not having to "sacrifice" anything in her "perfect" life. "She was my maid of honor and I was hers. My bitterness came from my ex-husband and I divorcing. I did everything for our marriage. I quit my job and took flexible part time work so the children could be taken care of and I did all of the housework. I worked so hard to be a perfect wife and mother. My ex-husband still cheated and left," the woman wrote.
Westport Elementary Staff Sends Students into Summer with Catchy Reading Song [VIDEO]
The atmosphere at Westport Elementary School was charged with excitement last week with summer vacation right around the corner. Before the year ended, teachers had a special surprise in store for their kids. In a display of creativity and dedication, teachers and staff crafted a memorable farewell: a parody of...
Groovy Restaurant in Norwood Brings the 1960s Back to Life
Now that the summer weather is finally here, it’s the perfect time to hop in the car, roll down the windows and take a trip through the Boston suburbs to get the ultimate experience straight out of the 1960s. Let’s turn back the clock and enjoy a good old-fashioned...
Cape Cod Celtics Fan’s Tattoo Goes from Premature to Perfect as Boston Clinches 18th Championship
From borderline regret to sweet, sweet redemption, Wellfleet native Jack Bienvenue is nothing but smiles these days. He's the guy with one of the most famous tattoos to come out of Cape Cod. His story is one of patience, loyalty and ultimate triumph. On June 17, the Boston Celtics clinched...
See The Cutest Victory Parade At Boston Children’s Hospital
Cue the duck boats. It’s time for a celebration of champion-level proportions. The Boston Celtics planned their own victory parade June 21 through the city after winning their 18th NBA championship. At Boston Children’s Hospital, there was a special parade a few days earlier for their little champions as...
Fenway Park Evacuated Before Lana Del Rey Concert
Lana Del Rey fans had been looking forward to her special Fenway Park show for months. In what was supposed to be the first Fenway Park show of her career and the final date of only a few select American shows before the tour heads off to Europe, the show was forced into an unexpected delay Thursday night.
Enter to Win Ice Spice Tickets in Boston
The "Fun107 Ticket Window” is open! Your chance to win concert tickets happens all summer long thanks to Revitalize RX Dartmouth. Ice Spice is coming to Boston and we have your chance to win tickets. Ice Spice is playing at MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston on Sunday,...
Massachusetts Is Home to Hundreds of Bee, Wasp and Hornet Species
Creepy, crawly bugs and insects are enough to give one the heebie-jeebies, but what about the flying, buzzing kind that stings? It's enough to keep you locked in the house all summer long. Wrap your brain around this: the Hyannis-based LifeSpace Pest Solutions says, "It is estimated over 200 species...
New Bedford’s Downtown Rocked By 1977 Massive Gas Explosion
In the pre-dawn hours of Tuesday, January 18, 1977, a series of explosions ripped apart a portion of the Downtown New Bedford Historic District. Nearly 60 buildings were damaged by the explosions. Miraculously, no one was injured. The West Island Weather Station says the first explosion occurred at 4:43 a.m.
Three Reasons Why Our Prescription Bottles Are That Burnt Orange Color
Those burnt orange or amber toned prescription bottles are standard. We've all seen them, picked up our own prescription in them, and finally thrown them away. No matter where you pick up your prescribed medication, 99% chance they come in an orange plastic bottle with a child-proof white top. But...
Once Beloved Mall Brand About to Make Triumphant Return After 15 Years
It's the 1990s all over again. At least that's what one brand is banking on as it teases a return several years after closing its doors. At one time, seemingly every mall in America was occupied by the same stores selling clothing to tweens and teens. Shoppers came to expect these stores in just about every shopping mall:
7 ‘Carol Burnett Show’ Characters Who Still Make Us Laugh
Comedy can quickly become outdated as styles, mannerisms, and references lose their appeal faster than ever. This rapid evolution often leaves some TV shows seeming outdated in no time at all. That said, when you revisit some of the more popular recurring sketches from The Carol Burnett Show, it becomes...
Famous Game Show Host Was Involved in a Marion Car Crash
MARION (WBSM) — Even though this story out of Marion from back in the 1970s is about the host of a different television game show, let’s start this off as if we were playing Jeopardy!. Here’s the clue: “This celebrated TV game show host was involved in a...
Sriracha is Turning From Red to Brown on Store Shelves; Here’s Why
What was once a fiery red color on grocery store shelves has turned a dull brown without much explanation. Sriracha's distinct shade of red was a precursor to the heat that awaited users after squirting the sauce on top of things like noodles and Asian-inspired dishes. Now, that red seems to have gone away.
Man Thinks Fellow Plane Passenger With ‘Disgusting Cough’ Should Be Kicked off Flight
A man on Reddit is sharing his thoughts about wanting another passenger kicked off of a plane due do their cough. The man prefaces his post by sharing what airline he flew through. "I am sitting on an idling Scoot Airlines (budget Singapore fleet) from Singapore to Greece… a +12hr...
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