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 .
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NH Police Officer Killed
The FBI has joined the investigation into the violent death of a New Hampshire police officer.
Massachusetts Judge Turnover
Some in the Massachusetts legal community are concerned that dozens of experienced judges may retire this year, making way for new judges who will take a while to get up to speed and slow down the justice system.
A $30,000 pay raise for judges takes effect July 1, prompting some to speculate that many will retire once the raise takes effect because they will be eligible for a higher pension...
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State Heading Toward Bridge Crisis
More than 40 percent of the bridges in Massachusetts are "functionally obsolete."
New Bedford and Dartmouth Fires
New Bedford and Dartmouth firefighters were kept busy Sunday.
SJC Rejects Challenge To Pledge Of Allegiance
The highest court in Massachusetts has ruled that reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools does not discriminate against atheists.
The Supreme Judicial Court on Friday said the words ``under God'' in the pledge reflect a patriotic practice, not a religious one...
Free Pot To Veterans
A Woodland Park, Colorado operation is looking to provide free marijuana to veterans.
Circus Resumes Performances
The Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus is back performing following last week's accident that injured nine performers in Rhode Island.
Probation Trial Begins
A federal judge has told a jury in the trial of three former Massachusetts probation department officials that political patronage by itself is not a crime.
Teachers Vote “No Confidence” In Supt. Durkin
58 per cent of the Members of the New Bedford Educators Association have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a motion expressing "no confidence" in the leadership of School Superintendent Dr. Pia Durkin.
Owner Denies Responsibilty
The owner of a Malden welding company denies responsibility for the fire that killed two Boston firefighters, and he wants the complaint dismissed.