
WBSM Staff

![Keep Those with Development Disabilities Working [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]](http://townsquare.media/site/518/files/2019/08/GettyImages-152941583.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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]](http://townsquare.media/site/518/files/2018/12/Drag-Queen-Featured1.png?w=980&q=75)
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]](http://townsquare.media/site/518/files/2019/06/Love-Tree.png?w=980&q=75)
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.
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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]](http://townsquare.media/site/518/files/2018/03/SouthCoast-Voices.png?w=980&q=75)
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.
![Diman Community Rallies Behind Aubin [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]](http://townsquare.media/site/518/files/2018/03/SouthCoast-Voices.png?w=980&q=75)
Diman Community Rallies Behind Aubin [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
Two former Diman students feel there is more to the story about the Diman School Committee's decision not to renew the contract of Superintendent Thomas Aubin.
