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Kristen Pacheco
Paddle a Giant Yellow Duck Boat Into a Wareham Sunset This Summer
If you are making your summer bucket list and checking it twice, here's an adventure in Wareham that you didn't know you needed.
Fall River’s Cook Pond Bald Eagle Is a Show Stopper
Fall River's bald eagle means that if you too became a pandemic-induced bird watcher, you can check this bad boy off your list without a trip to Alaska.
New Bedford’s Beloved Bookmobile Is Ready to Roll Again
New Bedford's beloved rolling library had the brakes slammed on its operation last March but it is gearing up to make its grand return later this month.
Westport’s Roadside Wildlife Rehab Is Mother Nature’s Emergency Room
Westport’s Cheryl Aguiar is living every little kid’s dream of bringing home all the stray, orphaned, and injured critters.
Turtle Crossing Season Has Emerged Across SouthCoast Roadways
This turtle-crossing-the-road season, don't be in such a rush to be a hero. Keep these two things in mind if you want to help save the turtles.
NOW HIRING: SouthCoast Employment Opportunities
Businesses across Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island are looking for full-time and part-time help as we all get back to business. You've heard their commercials on-air and now here is a quick way to apply with companies that are now hiring...
SouthCoast’s Little Free Libraries Have Plenty of Stories to Tell
Little lending libraries have popped up in neighborhoods all across the SouthCoast. Check out our list of some of the best little free libraries around.
Dartmouth’s Jason Ray Wants You to Know This About His Outfit
Dartmouth's Jason Ray says that despite his appearance while out 'rucking,' he is not a threat – and he is most definitely not carrying a bomb.
New Bedford Hidden Cemetery Is Old But Not Forgotten
We all know of New Bedford's bigger cemeteries like the Rural Cemetery and Oak Grove Cemetery, but there are many more – including some hidden away.
Remember the Fall River Alligator Captured in an Off-Ramp Swamp?
Remember that time an alligator was found in Fall River? It wasn't that long ago, but news traveled differently in 2009 so we don't blame you if you missed it.