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Princess Kate and Prince William, Justin Timberlake and More Celebrities Celebrate Father’s Day 2024
On Sunday (June 16), the annual celebration to honor those dads out there, took place. While most celebrated the occasion with their families, some honored their deceased fathers in moving tributes to them and some paid tribute to the people that took on father figures in their lives. Princess Kate...
Dartmouth Community Band Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The Dartmouth Community Band is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and is inviting new members to join in. Neil Sylvia, a band member for about 40 years, stopped by Townsquare Sunday with information about the summer schedule and how Dartmouth residents can get involved. The first item on the...
New Bedford Plastic Rooster Kicks Off DATMA’s Sixth Season
DATMA, the Massachusetts Design, Art, Technology Institute, is back in New Bedford for a sixth season, with a spotlight on public art, educational programs for adults and kids, and technology. The public art is the Plastic Rooster, located in the rear of the YMCA building at Union and North Second...
Narragansett Police Arrest Seven After Large Fight on Block Island Ferry Dock
NARRAGANSETT (WBSM) — Seven people were arrested, including a juvenile, following a large fight at the dock for the Block Island Ferry in Narragansett on Saturday night. Five of the adults arrested were from Brockton, with another from Providence. Two people were taken to the hospital for injuries sustained during the fight.
Teen Killed in Dirt Bike Crash at Wareham Motocross Track
WAREHAM (WBSM) — A teen boy was killed Saturday in a fatal dirt bike crash in Wareham. Wareham Police said the department, along with Wareham EMS and the Onset Fire Department, responded to a dirt bike crash involving a juvenile at about 12:37 p.m. on June 15. The crash...
This Is the Definitive Ranking of the Best ’90s TV Dads
What would the '90s be without its TV shows? In an era before on-demand streaming, we tuned in weekly to watch our favorite families' hilarity, heartbreak, and hijinx on the small screen. No, seriously: we didn't have Netflix back in the day, so the entire family gathered around the television...
Mass. Inspection Law Changes With This Vehicle
I just bought a new Toyota Sienna (Hybrid AWD). We talked a lot about electric vehicles on the radio with Haddad Motors' CEO George Haddad. Toyota's lineup is going all hybrid as Massachusetts announces that they are banning the sale of all new gas powered cars in 2035, with less carbon emissions goals to hit by 2032.
Massachusetts Destination Named Biggest Tourist Trap in America
Massachusetts history runs deep. As one of the first original 13 states, Massachusetts has no shortage of historical landmarks from the Mayflower, Plymouth Rock, the USS Constitution and so many more. From stories of Paul Revere and John Hancock to the Boston Tea Party, Massachusetts has played an integral part in the country's history.
Jimmy Kimmel Tests Boston Celtics Fan’s Patience in NBA Finals
With the Boston Celtics on the verge of their first NBA championship in 16 years, fans don't want to miss a second of the action. So, what happens when a fan is forced to miss the action?. Jimmy Kimmel dared to find out. The Jimmy Kimmel Live! host sent a...
Planet Fitness Offers Free Summer Passes to Teens
Summer break has arrived, potentially leaving teens with a lot of time on their hands until school resumes in the fall. It turns out they can replace the books with exercise bikes -- and at no cost. Planet Fitness locations nationwide, including in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, are offering free...
28 Theme Park Guests Stuck On Amusement Park Ride Upside Down For 30 Minutes: WATCH
A theme park was shut down while 28 guests were stuck on a ride upside down for approximately a half hour. The horrifying incident took place on Friday (June 14), ironically, the first day that the Oak Park theme park in Portland opened for the summer. The malfunctioned ride was called "AtmosFEAR" and is a typical spinning pendulum-style ride.
Brockton Stadium Hosting Punk Fest Featuring NOFX, Dropkick Murphys
BROCKTON (WBSM) — Legendary punk rock band NOFX is bringing the band’s final tour to Brockton’s Campanelli Stadium this summer, and they’re bringing some of Massachusetts’ favorite sons with them. NOFX will play its final Massachusetts shows on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1...
Massachusetts’ Tallest and Smallest Churches
Massachusetts has many churches and houses of worship of all shapes, sizes and denominations. The Massachusetts Executive Office of Technology Services and Security's Mass GIS Bureau of Geographic Information shows the locations of "more than 2,000 churches, mosques, and synagogues in Massachusetts." The largest church in Massachusetts is in Boston.
New Bedford Teacher Was Finalist for Ill-Fated Shuttle Challenger
Most of New England was still feeling pretty glum on the morning of Tuesday, January 28, 1986, when the unthinkable happened. It was one of those moments, like President John F. Kennedy's assassination on November 22, 1963, that you remember forever where you were and what you were doing when you heard the news.
Facebook Has Ruined Yard Sales
If you ask me, Facebook has taken all the fun out of yard sales. As a lifelong yard sale fan, and someone always on the hunt for the next incredible deal, there was always something about waking up early on a Saturday morning and hitting the road going from yard sale to yard sale.
‘Drag Race’ Star Gottmik Admits to ‘Reworking’ Nikki Glaser’s Jokes During Comedy Roast
The most recent episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 9 had the queens competing in "The National Drag Convention Roast." Drag Race contestant Gottmik, who won the Roast challenge on Season 13, was considered a frontrunner going into the comedy challenge. Shortly after the new episode dropped on Paramount+...
Fall River Police Crack Down on Gun Violence With Multiple Arrests
FALL RIVER (WBSM) — Multiple arrests have been made in Fall River this week as a result of the gun violence task force cracking down on escalating gun violence within the city, Fall River Police said. The cases also involved multiple juvenile offenders. On Tuesday, June 11, Brett Swaider,...
Everything You Need to Know About Rhode Island’s Pride Festival
On Saturday, June 15th New England’s largest LGBTQIA+ PrideFest returns to Downtown Providence for a night of celebration. Festival gates open at 11:30 am, followed by the illuminated night parade kick-off at 8 pm, and it promises to be a day of inclusion and fun. Rhode Island Pride’s Mission...
Kate Middleton Says She’s ‘Not Out of the Woods’ Yet With Cancer Treatment
Kate Middleton has given an update on her health following her cancer diagnosis and treatment. The Princess of Wales first revealed her diagnosis in March 2024 after months of speculation about her whereabouts. "I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last...
Enchanting Dolphin-Shaped Houseplant Will Make Waves in Your Living Room
These days, I pretty much assume every eye-catching image on the internet is AI-generated. So, when I saw photos of a dolphin-shaped houseplant, I thought, "Nice try, robots!" But guess what? Color me surprised because there are actually houseplants shaped like everyone's favorite fun-loving (most of the time) ocean-dweller. Meet...
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