Jack Peterson

Jack Peterson

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 .

Patriot’s Player’s Ring Stolen
Patriot’s Player’s Ring Stolen
Authorities say a Fall River man working at the home of New England Patriots player Nate Solder stole a $10,000 Tiffany diamond ring belonging to the player's girlfriend and pawned it for $150.
Poll Gives Coakley Big Lead
Poll Gives Coakley Big Lead
Martha Coakley has a 35-point lead over her closet rival, Steve Grossman, in the Democratic primary race for governor in a new poll.
World Cup Fever
World Cup Fever
World Cup fever begins Thursday in Brazil. It is not an event that attracts a lot of American followers unless they have a senitmental attachment to a particular country. For example, here in New Bedford, I'm sure a lot of folks with Brazilian backrounds will be cheering on players from their native land and of course, the Portuguese team has a large following locally with many bars and pubs fille
Jackson The Jack Russell Terrier Is Always On The Go
Jackson The Jack Russell Terrier Is Always On The Go
The Pet of the Week is brought to you by Hidden Brook Veterinary Services at 726A Dartmouth Street In Dartmouth, a full service, complete medical surigical and dental office, accepting appointments for all animals from large to small.
World Cup Begins Thursday
World Cup Begins Thursday
The 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil kicks off Thursday with a match between Brazil and Croatia, but there are plenty of other stories to talk about before the first game.
Health Care Deal
Health Care Deal
Several Massachusetts health care providers are voicing concerns over a tentative pact that would allow Partners HealthCare, the state's largest hospital and physicians' network, to acquire at least three more hospitals.

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