Boston TV News Legend Tom Ellis Dead at 86
Ellis is the only person to have anchored top-rated television newscasts on each of Boston’s network affiliates. Continue reading…
View ArticleLakeville Couple Among Victims of New Hampshire Motorcycle Crash
Four of the deceased bikers were from New Hampshire, two were from Massachusetts, and one was from Rhode Island. Continue reading…
View ArticleFatal Crash in Westport Leaves One Motorcyclist Dead
An early morning crash leaves one person dead. Continue reading…
View ArticleReport: House Majority Whip Steve Scalise Shot at Baseball Practice
(Alexandria, VA) - There are multiple reports that House Majority Whip Stephen Scalise has been shot in Alexandria, Virginia. Several others were also hit in the incident and a suspect is reportedly in...
View ArticleState Police Searching for Reported Jumper on Braga Bridge [BREAKING]
Massachusetts State Police are confirming that a person has jumped from the Braga Bridge in Fall River. Continue reading…
View ArticleWe Watched the 'Conrad & Michelle' Movie and Have Some Thoughts
The Lifetime movie detailing the story of Michelle Carter and the late Conrad Roy III premieres on September 23. Continue reading…
View ArticleMass 211 Announces Resources for Workers Impacted by the Shutdown
United Way of Greater New Bedford prepares for an uptick in calls from those seeking assistance. Continue reading…
View ArticleDelegates Push Comcast to Keep WCVB on Bristol County TV Sets
Unless it reaches a deal with Hearst, Comcast will pull the Boston station from the Bristol County cable TV lineup on Dec. 22. Continue reading…
View ArticleComcast-Hearst Deal Means SouthCoast Viewers Won't Lose WCVB-TV
Bristol County residents had been set to lose Boston news and sports on Dec. 22. Continue reading…
View ArticleSouthCoast Towns Have a PR Firm to Dispatch News [PHIL-OSOPHY]
Some SouthCoast municipalities are skirting accountability by hiring a PR firm to handle the dissemination of information to the media and the public. Continue reading…
View ArticleFormer State Representative and Cape Verdean News Publisher Tom Lopes Dies
Former New Bedford state representative and publisher of the Cape Verdean News Tom Lopes has passed away. Continue reading…
View ArticleWBSM Newscast Mid-Day Monday October 8, 2012
WBSM Top Stories - Signs go missing in Westport - Fall River man wanted for robbery, and the police want your help Continue reading…
View ArticlePhotos Of Tamerlan Tsarvaev – Dead Boston Bombing Suspect [PICTURES]
Tamerlan Tsarvaev, one of the Boston Marathon Bombing suspects was killed last night. His 19 year old brother is still at large. Police are executing an enormous man-hunt to track down the alleged...
View ArticleAstounding Amount of People Admit They Pretend To Know The News
Apparently many Americans feel being well-informed about the news of the day is important enough to lie about it. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Bedford Man Arrested in Freetown Explosion
A New Bedford man is under arrest in connection with an explosion set off in Freetown early this morning. Continue reading…
View ArticleCould Falmouth Wind Decesion Impact Fairhaven?
I In what is believed to be the first time a court in the U.S. has ruled in favor of evidence that wind turbines near residential areas are a health hazard to families living nearby, Barnstable...
View ArticleBest News Bloopers of 2013
Watching news bloopers will never get old, and this video has compiled all the best bloopers from 2013. You won't believe some of the things that were said on live TV! Continue reading…
View Article2013’s Most Incredible and Most Inconceivable Stories
I chose a green light - red light story of the year, as my two nominations for year end head turners. One of the most miraculous stories reported involved Odjegba Okene, the 29 year old Nigerian cook...
View ArticleLesson Learned
I've learned what I feel is a very valuable lesson. Earlier this week, two precious lives were ended when the car they were driving crashed in Mattapoisett. One of the victims was a female-to-male...
View ArticlePlenty To "Like"
A few days relaxing on Cape Cod can be the highlight of the summer and draws thousands of people from all over the country, even the world, to the small towns and beaches every year. But the drive over...
View ArticleDartmouth Scam Alert
Please, don't let this be you. Warn those you love to NEVER send money overseas, especially via a phone call from someone you don't know! Continue reading…
View ArticleStabbing At Jillian’s Sports Bar Parking Lot
Somerset Police are reporting a stabbing last night in the Jillian's Sports Bar parking lot. Continue reading…
View ArticlePatnaude's Closing
Patnaude’s Aquarium and Pet Supply has decided to close after 70 years of business. Continue reading…
View ArticleMan Found Dead in Wareham Home
Wareham and State Police are investigating the death of a 70-year-old man in Wareham. Continue reading…
View ArticleFall River Police Searching for Missing Teen
Fall River Police are asking for assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old girl. Continue reading…
View ArticleSouthcoast can Expect Accumulating Snow on Friday
According to the National Weather Service, the Southcoast could see upwards of 6 inches with Friday's snow storm. Continue reading…
View ArticleJim Phillips Is Retiring.
Long before there was CNN or The FOX News Channel, before cable TV was a household fixture and long before you could get instant information updates on your cellphone, there was Jim Phillips. Jim...
View ArticleSo Long, Jim
Jim Phillips is a creature of habit, and I'm sure he's been that way all of his 45 years in broadcasting. In the time he's been here at WBSM, only a handful of people have witnessed what can only be...
View ArticleMcCarthy: Election Battle Brewing For Ward 3
The special election for the vacant New Bedford City Council seat in ward three is going to be a battle among at least five political heavy weights and their supporters. Continue reading…
View ArticleMcCarthy: SouthCoast Political Intelligence
There is lots of activity and opportunity on the political scene of the SouthCoast of Massachusetts as the winter turns to spring. Continue reading…
View ArticleMcCarthy: SouthCoast Political Intelligence
The first Democrat to announce a run for Governor of Massachusetts is Jay Gonzalez. He was the Sec. of Administration and Finance in Gov. Deval Patrick's administration and the CEO of the health...
View ArticleThe Changing News Biz
Cable news is about to change forever. After the disastrous coverage of the 2016 national campaign we knew this day would come. I doubt many suspected the change would begin with the unceremonious...
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