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
Charlie Baker Unveils Welfare Plan
Republican candidate for governor Charlie Baker says he has a plan to overhaul the state's welfare system.
Broken Equipment Sent To Feds
A cracked metal clamp belonging to Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Baily Circus has been turned over to federal investigators.
Mass. Gas Prices Remain Unchanged
After several weeks of increases, Massachusetts gas prices have stabilized.
Montreal On Alert For Bruins Series
With tensions already running high between the Canadiens and the Boston Bruins, Montreal officials say they're staying vigilant to ensure the passion doesn't get destructive.
Casino Law Hinges On Massachusetts High Court
The fate of casino gambling in Massachusetts may hinge on a case before the state's highest court.
Shawmut Diner On The Move
The Shawmut Diner is being prepared for a move to its next location.
The diner was lifted from its foundation Friday morning to a truck which will transport it to the Bristol County House of Corrections in Dartmouth.
The actual move will be this Tuesday...
Giammalvo’s Auto Closing
It's the end of an era in Greater New Bedford.
Tsarnaev Lawyers Concerned
Lawyers for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev say they remain concerned about being ``adequately prepared'' for a November trial in his death penalty case.
Weekend Train Service To The Cape Expanded
Weekend summertime train service between Boston and Cape Cod is being expanded.
Massachusetts House Approves State Budget
The Massachusetts House of Representatives has approved a more than $36 billion state budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1.