Two men are facing charges following a nine-month-long narcotics investigation that began in Brockton and led to arrests in Boston. Brockton Police say that, with the help of the Massachusetts State Police’s CINRET Team (Commonwealth Interstate Narcotics...
Richard Pickering, the Deputy Director of Plimoth Patuxet Museums, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about museum activities for the day, misconceptions about the holiday, and a recent documentary film about the holiday. Photo Credit: Plimoth Patuxet...
Peter Drummey, of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the beginnings of the Thanksgiving holiday and how its observance has changed over time.
As Thanksgiving approaches, with a major anniversary, a new exhibit at Plimoth Patuxet Museums is taking an in-depth look at the holiday. Staff Historian Tom Begley tells WATD News that much of the exhibit is based on writings from that era. Begley says...
A reenactment of the Pilgrims’ original Sabbath procession will be taking place on Thanksgiving once again this year. March Organizer Cheryl Doherty tells WATD News that they will be observing a centennial anniversary as the holiday itself turns 400. ...
The Smithsonian Channel film “Behind The Holiday: Thanksgiving” had its premiere screening at Plimoth Patuxet Museums on Saturday night. Photo Credit: The Biscuit...
A Hanson Selectman has paid a civil penalty in connection with violations of the conflict of interest law. The State Ethics Commission said Selectman Kenneth Mitchell, Sr. has paid a $5,000 after authorizing town payments to Newcomb’s Tree Services LLC. where he works...
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers, Thanksgiving, and other holiday observances. Photo Credit: City of Brockton
The body of a missing man was located in Bridgewater. Police Chief Christopher Delmonte says the body of the 67-year-old Bridgewater man was located late Wednesday afternoon. He was last seen on Tuesday at his home on North St. and was reported missing by relatives....
The search continues for a man who disappeared more than a decade ago. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Boston Police Department, and the Randolph Police Department say they are investigating the suspicious disappearance of John Bui Tran and are asking for the...
