Jack Peterson, AKA Captain Jack, is one of WBSM's most versatile personalities. Jack is equally at home doing the play by play of high school football and basketball, gathering, writing and broadcasting news, or filling in for WBSM talk show hosts. A 51 year broadcast veteran, Jack started his career in Lowell, MA as a DJ and has been on the air in New Bedford for the past 34 years. He has also been Master of Ceremonies at many local charity events including the United Way awards banquet, Special Olympics and the Otto Graham and Dave Cowens Achievement Awards. His hobbies include sports (watching, not playing), reading and the entertainment industry. Jack has lived in New Bedford with his wife of 28 years, Lynne (AKA 1st Mate Lynnie), with their 11 year old Beagle/Foxhound/Pointer/Lab mix dog, Chloe .
Jack Peterson
Two Winners In MegaMillions
At least two people are waking up as millionaires today.
Two winning tickets for Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing were sold in Florida and Maryland.
The estimated jackpot was 400-million dollars, with the cash option of 223-million dollars. T...
20 Million Dollar Chocolate Health Study
Health researchers are about to launch a study to learn whether dark chocolate really protects your heart.
“Green” Legislation Hearing On Saint Patrick’s Day
The legislature's Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture is considering several so-called "green" bills.
More Arrests In Missing Child Investigation
Three more people are facing charges in the case of Jeremiah Oliver, the five-year-old Fitchburg boy who has been missing since September.
State Senator Is Now Part Of History
A state Senator from Dorchester is now part of South Boston history.
Menino Has Advanced Cancer
Former Boston Mayor Tom Menino is battling advanced cancer that has spread to his liver and lymph nodes.
Wearable Activity Tracker Recalled
Wearable device company Fitbit is recalling one of its wristband activity trackers.
Wearable Sensors Could End Needle Blood Tests
A wearable sensor could soon mean the end of getting jabbed for blood tests.
Whaling City Festival In Jeopardy
There are reports that the Whaling City Festival will not be held this year, at least in New Bedford.
Seamen’s Bethel Renovations
Two historic New Bedford buildings, including one made famous in Herman Melville's ``Moby-Dick,'' are a step closer to being renovated.