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
Lottery Winner Speeding
A Rockland man busted for speeding through Hingham had a pretty good excuse when he was pulled over. He'd just won a big prize playing the lottery and was on his way to collect his cash.
It turns out Thursday was 22-year-old Scott's Lowe lucky day in more ways than one...
FDA Proposes Nutrition Label Update
Nutrition labels are poised for a makeover. The Food and Drug Administration is proposing some changes to the labels, which are found on packaged foods and drinks.
The new label design makes the total calorie count easier to spot and puts emphasis on added nutrients, such as sugar, Vitamin D and potassium...
Decision On Slot Parlor Coming
The state gaming commission is preparing to award its first license for expanded gambling in Massachusetts. The panel is scheduled to meet today to decide between three applicants for the only slots parlor allowed under the state's 2011 gambling law...
New Toll Bridge Considered For Cape Cod
An oversight committee is looking at the possibility of a third bridge over the Cape Cod Canal. The new bridge would be built next to the Sagamore Bridge with a possible five-dollar toll to pay for construction and maintenance. Electronic open tolling would let vehicles keep moving to avoid backups...
Scituate Ups Tobacco-Buying Age To 21
The new minimum age to buy tobacco in Scituate will be 21 as of May first. The town's board of health voted Monday night to increase the age, and to limit the use of e-cigarettes in public places. A handful of other towns in the state have increased the minimum age to 21 and several others have upped the age to 19...
Right To Die Law
Supporters of legislation that would allow terminally ill, mentally competent adults the right to self-administer life-ending drugs are making their case at the Statehouse. Advocates say they plan to deliver almost 7,000 petitions signed by Massachusetts residents in favor of the legislation to lawmakers today...
Massachusetts Transportation Chief Says Pass The Bond Bill
State Transportation Secretary Richard Davey is pressing the Massachusetts Senate to approve a transportation bond bill, warning further delays could delay critical projects. In a letter on Monday to Senate President Therese Murray and all other members of the chamber, Davey said contracts have already been awarded for 51 projects, including Southcoast Cummutor rail, totaling about $261 million, b
Dairy Industry Shelving “Got Milk?”
The national dairy industry is wiping off its white mustache. The Milk Processor Education Program says its dumping the "Got Milk?" ad campaign it's used for nearly 20 years. The industry's new tagline is, "Milk Life," which emphasizes milk's nutritional benefits...
Casino License Timetable May Be Pushed Back
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission says it may have to push back the timetable for awarding the sole eastern Massachusetts resort casino license. Because of a possible conflict of interest, the panel has cut ties with a contractor that had been helping review surrounding community petitions for casino proposals in Everett and Revere...
New Bedford Firearms Arrest
Members of the New Bedford Police Organized Crime Intelligence Unit executed a search warrant at 61 Washington St. in the south end Friday night.
They uncovered a small amount of marijuama, packaging material, and a scale. Also recovered was a 9mm semi-automatic handgun loaded with 5 rounds under a floor board...