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Extraordinary Massachusetts Eatery is One of the Best New Restaurants in America
In Massachusetts, we're pretty lucky with some amazing restaurants and eateries all throughout the state. It definitely seems as though the Bay State isn't slowing down anytime soon with its ever-growing list of great food spots that seem to keep popping up. That includes a Massachusetts joint that's relatively new but has been making a name for itself in its local community in the time its been in operation. The restaurant has also been named as one of the "Best New Restaurants in America".
One of the Absolute Best Road Trips in the U.S. is Right Here in Massachusetts
The Summer months are finally here and that means it's prime time for some road trips! Luckily, there is plenty of great scenery throughout Massachusetts. In case you need some ideas, it just so happens that a list of the best roads trips in the country has been unleased upon us. And among those road trips, one happens to be here in Massachusetts.
Boston Police Identify Taunton Woman Killed in Shooting
BOSTON (WBSM) — Boston Police have identified the woman who was fatally shot in Dorchester on May 31 as a Taunton woman. Authorities said that they arrived at 36 Edson Street on Friday, May 31 to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found an adult woman, who has now been identified as Pereshah Shear-Yashub, 27, suffering from gunshot wounds.
America’s First Public Beach Can Be Found In Massachusetts
I’m partial to Narragansett Beach in Rhode Island, but Massachusetts is home to some stunning coastlines and beautiful beaches. It is also home to the country’s first public beach. First opened in 1896, Revere Beach in Revere, MA can be found just North of Boston and it has...
SouthCoast Health Community Spotlight: Community Counseling of Bristol County
As part of our Southcoast Health Community Spotlight in partnership with Southcoast Health, we are excited to shine the spotlight on the non-profit organization Community Counseling of Bristol County (CCBC) this week. CCBC is a mental health organization that works with people in the community who are unhoused, are facing...
Welcome to New Bedford Academy Charter School — in Michigan
New Bedford Academy is a tuition-free public school "that has been setting the standard for education since its founding in 1999," according to the school's website. The Academy is in Lambertville, Michigan. Lambertville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Monroe County, Michigan. The CDP is within Bedford Township....
Massachusetts Outmigration Up By 1,100 Percent Since 2013
Massachusetts and Rhode Island are among the top 15 states for outmigration. That means folks are heading for the exits, and in most cases, taking their money with them. According to Yahoo Finance, the population of Massachusetts declined by 0.1 percent between 2021 and 2022, ranking the state at 13th in the top 15 "fastest declining" states in the U.S. Rhode Island ranked ninth as the Ocean State's population dropped from 1,096,958 in 2021 to 1,093,734 in 2022, a 0.3 percent decline.
New Bedford North End Carnival Kicks Off Thursday
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — The carnival is coming to the near North End of New Bedford this weekend. Fiesta Shows is putting on a carnival this weekend at 730 Belleville Avenue, in the parking lot between Titleist and Precix. It will happen Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The forecast...
Fall River’s Doran School Dedicates Playground to Late City Councilor Alves
FALL RIVER (WBSM) — A ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony was held at John J. Doran Community School playground in Fall River to honor late City Councilor Alfredo P. Alves. City councilors, family and colleagues of Alves gathered today at Doran Community School. Alves was a long-time Fall River resident,...
Some People Do What With Wildlife Hit and Killed?
Yes, we're going there because we've all wondered what happens to roadkill if you will. The second I see the furry lump on the side of the road I try and look away because I feel sad for those fuzzy wild animals. In my mind if I don't see them then I won't picture Bambi or the fluffy-tailed fox getting hit.
Four Reasons Gas Stations in the Same Area Have Different Prices
I was on fumes and had no choice but to fill-up at the first gas station I saw because I kept pushing it. Why didn't I just fill-up immediately when I left for work instead of getting on the road first?. So I pull into a Shell station and my...
Fall River’s Summer Evening Events Are Coming to a Park Near You
FALL RIVER (WBSM) — Summer Evenings in the Park are returning to Fall River, adding more opportunities to get outside and explore the city. The summer event kicks off in July, and every Wednesday night throughout August, it will take over eight parks throughout Fall River. Its purpose is to expand the city's art culture by bringing neighborhoods together through culture, art and music.
Panicked Camels Run Rampant After Escaping Cedar Point Theme Park
The camels at Cedar Point theme park pulled an Uno reverse card on unsuspecting guests after they escaped their enclosures leading some guests to jump the fence into their abandoned enclosure. On Tuesday (June 11), the two resident camels in the Sandusky, Ohio theme park somehow escaped their pen and...
Greater New Bedford Voc. Tech. High School Declares War on Vaping as Vape Detectors and Confiscations Ramp Up
Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical High School (GNBVT) has really stepped up its efforts to keep students from vaping. This year, the school’s Security Department has been busy confiscating vapes from students. Whether it’s nicotine or marijuana vape pens, the school has a strict no-vaping policy. Recently, GNBVT...
Is Charmin Gaslighting Us With A New ‘Luxury’ Line of Toilet Paper?
You have endless options when shopping online, so why not focus on your bottom line?. Bring self-care to your derrière with C By Charmin. I asked this exact question when the algorithm served me ads for a new bougie brand of toilet paper. "Spa-like feeling with every touch," the...
Rhode Island’s Frank Caprio Celebrates End of Cancer Treatment
After several months of chemotherapy and five grueling treatments of radiation, beloved TV Judge and Rhode Island native Frank Caprio is celebrating the end of his treatment at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute. Known for his big heart and loving personality on the reality TV show Caught in Providence, the...
Massachusetts Middle School Graduates Astonishing 23 Sets of Twins
While in most Massachusetts middle schools you might find a set or two of twins, one just graduated an astonishing 23 sets of twins this week. Pollard Middle School in Needham is a huge middle school that saw 454 students graduate in the class of 2024. Of that 454, about...
Befuddled Dads Stumped by Stroller in Unbelievable Viral Video
A popular video showing three dads' seemingly never-ending struggle to collapse a stroller has some questioning its legitimacy. Legit or not, it is absolutely hilarious. Jordon Flom is the father of a daughter and infant triplet sons. He also knows how to create relatable parenting content for any Mom or Dad who has felt the struggle of living life while trying to care for small humans.
Westport High Grad (and Rock Legend) Performing Special Concerts in Europe
Westport High School graduate Charles Thompson IV is hitting the road for a pair of special concerts revisiting his classic album named after an award he won while a student at the school. Thompson is better known as Black Francis, or sometimes Frank Black, the leader of the alternative rock...
Apponequet Class President Delivers Unprecedented Graduation Twist
In a year that has seen rich people giving significant money away to graduates, Apponequet Regional High School's class president pulled off something that has never been done before. While Mason Macuch didn't have a spare $1,000 to hand out to each of his classmates, he did think of a...
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