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Marshfield Vets Agents Discuss the Holidays
by Tom Gorman | Dec 4, 2025 | News
Marshfield Veterans Services Director Carin Paulette and Assistant Director Lisa Potts speak with WATD's Christine James about how their office helps veterans during the holidays. https://youtu.be/rYWLTTNTaT4 Marshfield Veterans Services Agents Discuss Veterans...

Plymouth Recreation Department Has Something For Everyone
by Bobbi Clark | Dec 4, 2025 | News
In Plymouth, babies, toddlers, teenagers and seniors are included in the programs offered by the town’s recreation department—this according to Recreation Director Anne Slusser. All these programs are listed in the recreation guide recently sent to all residents....

Meschino Provides Legislative Update
by Christine James | Dec 3, 2025 | News
State Rep. Joan Meschino speaks with WATD's Christine James about a wide array of topics on Beacon Hill including a Climate Bank and Housing. https://youtu.be/6kRTaAJ1zgg Meschino Provides Legislative Update State Representative Joan Meschino

Rep. Sweezey Speaks About Service Dogs
by Christine James | Dec 3, 2025 | News
State. Representative Ken Sweezey speaks with WATD's Christine James about service dogs. https://youtu.be/Ua9VErZEYlg New Director at Plymouth Center For Active Living Historian Peter Drummey is Set to Retire

Nursing Home Fire Forces Evacuation of Over 100 Patients
by Tom Gorman | Dec 2, 2025 | News
Over 100 patients were evacuated when a fire broke out in a Rockland nursing home. The fire was reported around 4 p.m. Saturday in a common area on the third floor of the Webster Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center on Webster Street near Rockland Center....

Fire Damages Duxbury Home
by Tom Gorman | Dec 2, 2025 | News
Several people were displace in a three-alarm fire in Duxbury. The fire was reported at about 1:30 Monday afternoon at 50 Bay Farm Road. Duxbury Fire Captain Keith Nette tells WATD news that a call was received for smoke coming from the large, three-unit residential...

One Day, Two Perspectives On Thanksgiving
by Dan McCready | Dec 2, 2025 | News
Two events were held in Plymouth on Thursday that have radically different perspectives on the Thanksgiving Holiday as WATD’s Dan McCready explains. https://youtu.be/Qp1ifR1i2SI United American Indians of New England The Mayflower Society Rainy Weather Doesn’t Dampen...

Kiwanis Christmas Trees Arrive At The Fairgrounds
by Dan McCready | Nov 27, 2025 | News
The Christmas trees have arrived at the Marshfield Fairgrounds. WATD’s Dan McCready has more. https://youtu.be/50QBx4ZXphU?si=v2duormI-fcvbhko Marshfield Kiwanis Plymouth Holds Thanksgiving Parade

Man Arrested in Weymouth Bank Robbery
by Tom Gorman | Nov 26, 2025 | News
A Quincy man was nabbed after he allegedly tried to rob a Weymouth bank. Forty-one-year-old Thomas Bois Junior is charged with attempted unarmed robbery and larceny under twelve hundred dollars. He also had a default warrant from Boston District Court. Police say that...

Brockton Recount to Resume on Dec. 6
by Tom Gorman | Nov 26, 2025 | News
There are no results yet in the recount for mayor and several other seats in the Brockton election recount on Saturday. Officials only completed the recount in wards one, three, and five. No results were released. The recount will resume on Saturday, December 6th....
Mayor Sullivan Discusses Brockton Holiday Events, Recount
by Tom Gorman | Nov 26, 2025 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Christine James about holiday events and the election recount. https://youtu.be/nVwItuCdgkU Brockton Observes National Adoption Day Brockton Recount to Resume on Dec. 6

Marshfield Select Board Candidate Rick Smith Speaks with WATD
by Tom Gorman | Nov 26, 2025 | Election News, News
Marshfield Select Board candidate Rick Smith speaks with WATD's Christine James about his candidacy. https://youtu.be/im4KKEWvUtM Marshfield Veterans Day Marshfield Recall Petition Fails

DA Discusses Comfort Dogs Program
by Christine James | Nov 26, 2025 | News
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about their comfort dog program. https://youtu.be/jvqPhLEG-6c Cruz Promotes Expansion Of Comfort Dogs Program Plymouth County District Attorney's Office

South Shore Thanksgiving Day Events
by Tom Gorman | Nov 26, 2025 | News, South Shore Events
The South Shore will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day with various events. The 11th annual Marshfield Boys and Girls Club Turkey Trot kicks off at 7:30 a.m. at the South River School. In Plymouth, the annual Pilgrim Progress, the reenactment of the Pilgrims' Sabbath...

Norwell Govt. Comm. Seeking Feedback From Residents
by Christine James | Nov 25, 2025 | News
Mary Beth Shea, Chair of the Norwell Government Study Commission, speaks with WATD's Christine James about their efforts to gather information from residents on town government. https://youtu.be/qZEpbfXsnPU Town of Norwell Committee To Be Appointed To Write Sand And...

Three People Arrested In Connection With Brockton Stabbing
by Dan McCready | Nov 25, 2025 | News
Three arrests have been made in connection with a deadly stabbing in Brockton Monday afternoon. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that at approximately 12:17 p.m. troopers assigned to the District Attorney’s office were notified by Brockton Police...

Thanksgiving Travel Season Underway
by Dan McCready | Nov 24, 2025 | News
The Thanksgiving Travel Season is already underway across the United States. WATD's Dan McCready explains. https://youtu.be/HdPwsLrTdWc AAA Northeast Plymouth Holds Thanksgiving Parade
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