Piping Plovers Appear On Plymouth Beach

Piping Plovers Appear On Plymouth Beach

The Town of Plymouth is reporting another Piping Plover nest at one of their beaches.   Town Manager Derek Brindisi tells WATD News that this won’t significantly limit beach access.   This could lead to even stiffer penalties for those who use illegal...
Two Teens Killed In Braintree Shooting

Two Teens Killed In Braintree Shooting

Police are investigating after two teenagers were killed in Braintree. Police say that at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday, several 911 callers reported hearing multiple shots fired on Alfred Rd. Officers arrived on-scene and found two individuals in a parked motor vehicle...
South Shore Bear Spotted In Cohasset

South Shore Bear Spotted In Cohasset

The South Shore Bear’s summertime journey continues. Cohasset Police stopped traffic in some areas Monday as their “furry friend” made his way through Border St., South Main St., 100 Pond St., Clay Spring, Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Stop and Shop,...
The History Behind Juneteenth

The History Behind Juneteenth

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian for the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the historical origins of Juneteenth.
Pre-Juneteenth Event In Bridgewater Cancelled

Pre-Juneteenth Event In Bridgewater Cancelled

Bridgewater’s Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration has been cancelled. Bridgewater Communities for Civil Rights made the announcement on their Facebook page saying the cancellation was due to weather. The event was scheduled to start at 3 p.m....