by Lenny Rowe | Aug 18, 2022 | News
Braintree police say a confused, elderly person drove her vehicle onto the second floor of the South Shore Plaza. Police started receiving calls around 11:45 Thursday morning. Deputy Police Chief Tim Cohoon says when officers arrived, they located a late-model Lincoln...
by Dan McCready | Aug 18, 2022 | News, South Shore Events
Brockton Police Officer Nichole Anderson and Officer Jason Mosley discuss the First Responder Community Jamboree taking place this Saturday at the Brockton Fairgrounds. The First Responder Community Jamboree will take place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at...
by Dan McCready | Aug 18, 2022 | News
One man has died following a deadly shooting in Quincy. Quincy Police say officers were called to the area of 5 Crown Dr. at approximately 12:40 a.m. Thursday. Upon arrival they found a man in his 30’s with obvious gunshot wounds in the area of the stairwell...
by Bobbi Clark | Aug 18, 2022 | News
In Plymouth, developer Rick Vayo of MEGRYCO, Inc., wants to clarify to the public and the Planning Board what his proposal is for the development of the property at 46 Sandwich Road. The almost 25 acres of land was previously used as a training center by Entergy, and...
by Gill Johnston | Aug 17, 2022 | News
Middleboro baseball is one of ten teams remaining in the Little League World Series. Back home, hundreds of people gathered for a watch party at the Boston Tavern, with an excited crowd cheering them on. Middleboro resident and coach, Jesse Wright, spoke with WATD....
by Lenny Rowe | Aug 17, 2022 | News
The 154th Marshfield Fair is returning to town, and President Lenny LaForest joined WATD to discuss some highlights. New this year, is a country music-themed weekend. There will be more food trucks, and new rides – including the Hurricane and the Frog Hopper. Motor...
by Mariel Reed | Aug 17, 2022 | Walk of the Week
This week John visits the Blue Hills Observatory and discusses the weather records they keep there. Since April every month has been drier and hotter than normal. Sunrise is a great time to take your daily walk during this heat wave, especially if you have a furry...
by Mariel Reed | Aug 17, 2022 | Walk of the Week
This week John recalls an amusing flying insect story from his past and talks about how the insect world reacts to extreme heat conditions. Photo Credit: Mariel Reed/WATD
by Mariel Reed | Aug 17, 2022 | Walk of the Week
This week John discusses walking the grasslands and the conservation efforts along the South Shore. Photo Courtesy of Mass.gov
by Mariel Reed | Aug 17, 2022 | Walk of the Week
This week John discusses nestlings and their emergence from their nests.