WBSM Staff
New Bedford Pauses Bar Seating Over Thanksgiving Weekend
Bar seating will pause from Wednesday, Nov. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 29, as travel is expected to increase. The City is also recommending working from home.
New Bedford Group Seeks Help Making Medical Masks [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
Guest writer Bonnie Boerl, MD and her community organization are looking for volunteers to help sew cloth masks for healthcare workers and others.
Innocent Until Proven Political? [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
Guest writer Jessica Machado looks at how the court of public opinion has already convicted Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia.
Keep Those with Development Disabilities Working [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
David Botting, President and CEO of Community Connections, Inc., shares why it's important to keep those with developmental disabilities employed.
The Controversy over Drag Queens [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
A local college student and makeup artist shares some insight into why the controversy over Drag Queen Story Time is really just based on a mischaracterization.
An Act of Love [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
A New Bedford mom shares the story of what happened after she discovered vandals scrawled racist graffiti on her favorite tree in Brooklawn Park.
Remove ‘Mike’ from Mike & Wayne’s [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
On the 30th anniversary of the murder of his sister Heidi, here's a letter sent by Mark Patnaude asking the name of Mike Padeiro be removed from Mike & Wayne's.
‘Spring Clean’ Your Body Through Hypnosis
If you're having trouble losing weight or quitting smoking, the answer may be coming to New Bedford this Friday, April 5.
Westport Police: Former Firefighter Accused of Child Sexual Abuse
After accusations made on social media, Westport Police confirm a former firefighter was recently reported to have sexually abused children over 30 years ago.
February Is Noonan Syndrome Awareness Month [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
A local mom educates about Noonan Syndrome, a multi-system genetic disorder occurring in about one in 2,500 people. February is Noonan Syndrome Awareness Month.