Madeira wine

Everyone on the SouthCoast is familiar with Madeira wine, but surprisingly few know how central of a role it played in the American Revolution.

Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson called in to WBSM's Barry Richard Show to address the photo that has gone viral on Facebook, featuring him with a cup of Madeira wine while openly carrying his firearm.

NEW BEDFORD - A photograph showing Sheriff Thomas Hodgson at the 103rd Feast of the Blessed Sacrament in New Bedford on Sunday has gone viral. The photograph shows Hodgson in a Bristol County Sheriff's Office polo shirt, holding a 7oz cup of Madeira wine, and openly carrying a firearm...

This Thursday, August 4th, through Sunday, August 7th, the greatest celebration of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament launches into its 102nd year of Portuguese merriment as Paul Laconte, the 2016 president, welcomes you to "The Feast." From it's religious foundations to the dedicated 'Festeiros,' loyal hard working members and volunteers, preparing cacoila, goat, malasadas, serving impo

The greatest Portuguese feast in New England. The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, opens its historic gates, today, Thursday, July 30th and continues thru Sunday, August 2nd. WBSM wishes all the Festeiros, the feast committee, and it's 101st Feast President, Nelson de Gouveia, a successful, safe and enjoyable celebration...

Phil and I broadcasted from the Feast Friday night. It was my FIRST Feast, and I never would have expected such a huge turnout. By 5 pm, the area was jam-packed with people looking for good music, food, and reuniting with family and friends they haven't seen in a while...

It's that time of year again. The 100th annual Feast of the Blessed Sacrament is taking over Madeira Field this weekend.