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Fall River Elementary School Honored by the Boston Celtics
FALL RIVER (WBSM) — Hard work always gets recognized, a statement that holds true for the students at Tansey Elementary School in Fall River. The elementary school was recently named an Attendance All-Star School by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The recognition is due to its efforts in reducing chronic absenteeism among students.
The Best Place to Live in Every State
What do you look for in an ideal town? Proximity to trails, lakes, and beaches? How about top-ranked schools for your children? Would you like a professional or college sports team nearby, or do you prefer museums and art walks? According to March 2024 data on domestic migration patterns from the U.S. Census Bureau, an increasing number of U.S. counties—62%—saw population growth in 2023. Americans are opting to move for a variety of reasons, from changes in marital status to dynamic housing and employment opportunities.
J.K. Rowling, Elon Musk Named in Cyberbullying Lawsuit From Olympic Boxer
J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk have been named in a cyberbullying lawsuit filed by Olympic boxer Imane Khelif. The Algerian boxer, who is a gold medalist after the 2024 Paris Olympics, filed the suit in Paris. Even Donald Trump is named in the suit, which also focuses on X at...
Social Security Number Stolen? Here’s What To Do Next
Nearly every American's Social Security number may have been stolen and publicly posted on the internet according to reports this week. The incident happened months ago, but experts are just now understanding the scope of the potential damage. According to the Los Angeles Times, a hacking group reportedly stole "personal...
Would Demi Lovato Let Their Kids Pursue Music and Acting?
Demi Lovato, who uses she/they pronouns, revealed whether or not they would let their kids pursue music and acting as a child in a new interview. "I’d say, 'Let’s study music theory and prepare you for the day you turn 18, because it’s not happening before that. Not because I don’t believe in you or love you or want you to be happy, but because I want you to have a childhood, the childhood that I didn’t have,'" the "Heart Attack" singer told The Hollywood Reporter.
‘SNL’ Legend Don Pardo Got His Start in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
There's a lot of buzz in the air for Saturday Night Live. It's an interesting election year and people are anxious to see veteran Maya Rudolph likely reprise her role as Kamala Harris (with a rumored but unlikely appearance by Steve Martin as her running mate Tim Walz). The beloved sketch comedy show is about to celebrate an impressive 50 years on NBC. We will also soon see the release of Saturday Night, a highly anticipated film about the dramatic lead-up to the show's first episode in the 1970s.
Rhode Island’s Conjuring House Not For Sale, Despite Recent Article
BURRILLVILLE, RHODE ISLAND (WBSM) — Social media was abuzz on Tuesday that one of the most haunted homes in America was back on the market, but it turns out a technical glitch may have conjured up the story. Multiple websites in the Nexstar Media Group – which has over...
Massachusetts Is the Start of Oldest Long-Distance Trail in USA
If you like to hike and love New England's fall foliage colors, I may have something for you to consider. Vermont's Long Trail stretches from Massachusetts to Canada. VisitTheUSA.com says, "This 438-kilometer span offers natural solitude and incredible New England vistas that hikers and adventure-seekers can find only here." The site says the Long Trail is "the oldest long-distance trail in the USA," and it's only a short drive from home.
Fall River Senior Dog Hopes to Make You Fall in Love [WET NOSE WEDNESDAY]
Happy Wet Nose Wednesday! Let's talk animals. If you are considering a new pet, consider adoption. There are hundreds of animals on the SouthCoast waiting for a place to call home. Thanks to local shelters, these animals have a fighting chance. Each week, we give the spotlight to one animal,...
Deadline Looms to Apply for Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance
With thousands of people experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts and thousands more struggling to afford the housing they have, the realization that the colder fall and winter months are approaching must be terrifying for some. Inflation has helped drive up the cost of food, utilities and other essential items and can...
Massachusetts Revolutionary War Site Has Huge Archaeological Find
It took 249 years, but archaeologists appear to have unearthed the musket ball that led to the start of the American Revolutionary War. NBC's Marlene Lenthang reports, "Archaeologists recently discovered five musket balls at Minute Man National Historical Park in Massachusetts and traced them back to the event marked in history as 'the Shot Heard 'Round the World,' which precipitated the American Revolutionary War in 1775."
Weymouth, Massachusetts Ghost Draws for Paranormal Investigators
WEYMOUTH (WBSM) — A recent paranormal investigation in Weymouth brought about plenty of supposed ghostly activity, but one encounter had an artistic flair. The Weymouth Teen Center is in the building that was once the town’s police station. A group of teens recently began studying the paranormal as part of the afterschool programming, and they are said to have documented 17 different spirits residing in the building.
An Epic Cardboard Boat Regatta Is the Newest Tradition in Salem
Move over Halloween, there’s a new tradition in Salem. The Great Salem Maritime Cardboard Boat Regatta started in 2023, and after seeing the videos from this year, it’s a tradition that I hope extends to the SouthCoast. The Introduction of the Cardboard Boat Regatta. The Salem Maritime National...
Bowen Yang Spills an ‘SNL’ Host ‘Made Multiple Cast Members Cry': ‘Terrible’ (WATCH)
Bowen Yang is spilling the Saturday Night Live tea. The comedian, who was originally hired as a writer for the NBC show in 2018, dished that one host was a nightmare for the writers. Appearing on a recent episode of What What Happens Live, Yang was asked Which guest host...
Rhode Island Videographer Films Stunning Video of Aurora Borealis
Mother Nature has been showing off this week as a Perseid meteor shower coincided with a dazzling display of the northern lights. Joe Morel, a Rhode Island videographer, captured the rare northern lights, or the aurora borealis, lighting up the sky on Sunday night and it was one of the brightest celestial moments he has ever captured in the Ocean State.
Prizes Await at Fall River’s ‘Hot Shot’ Basketball Challenge Event
FALL RIVER (WBSM) — Basketball players, now's your time to shine. The Hot Shot Challenge is coming to Fall River. The event will allow lucky basketball players to have fun in a friendly competition, win prizes and free items, and give the community an experience to celebrate the sport of basketball.
Eerie ‘Friends’ Scene Inadvertently Foreshadows Matthew Perry’s Death
It's a most "eerie" scene because it jokes about the death of Matthew Perry's character, Chandler Bing, but in a way too-close-to-home. According to the MSN website, superfans immediately noticed or remembered the season seven, episode five scene that inadvertently foreshadowed Matthew Perry's death. It's "The One With the Engagement...
Woman Thinks It’s ‘Ridiculous’ Daughter Couldn’t Have Third Plate at Family Dinner
A woman on Reddit revealed her family drama after her sister yelled at her for letting her daughter get a third plate during dinner. She explained in her post that her whole family was at her sister's house for a dinner one night with tons of food. "My daughter was...
Here’s What Gets You on Ferrari’s Mysterious Blacklist
The Italian luxury sports car with the prancing horse is a sign of wealth and sophistication with a side of sexy. With a base price around $250,000 to the priciest at more than $2 million, these supercars are super exclusive causing plenty of swoon where ever they are. Not only...
Katy Perry Under Investigation for Possible Environmental Damage Thanks to Her Latest Music Video
Katy Perry is in hot water thanks to her latest music video for "Lifetimes." According to Billboard, an official investigation has been opened after Perry was seen dancing in the S'Espalmador sand dunes on Spain's Balearic Islands. The dunes are protected and are one of the most "ecologically prosperous enclaves"...
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