by WATD Web Editor | Sep 10, 2021 | News
Before the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks, WATD aired a montage of original sound and reporting from September 11, 2001 and the days that followed. This montage originally aired on the 10th anniversary. Reports include station owner Ed Perry,...
by WATD Web Editor | Aug 10, 2021 | News
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has resigned over a barrage of sexual harassment allegations in a fall from grace a year after he was widely hailed nationally for his detailed daily briefings and leadership during the darkest days of COVID-19. The third-term Democratic governor is...
by WATD Web Editor | Jul 26, 2021 | Election News, News
WATD hosted a political forum featuring the special election race for the Plymouth Select Board. Vedna Heywood, Steve Bolotin, and Charlie Bletzer let voters know where they stand on the issues. Candidate Scott Vecchi withdrew from the race citing “a previously...
by WATD Web Editor | Jul 26, 2021 | Election News, News
Please join us for a WATD political forum Monday night, featuring the race for the special election for the Plymouth Select Board. The winner of this race will fill the remainder of Shelagh Joyce’s term, who abruptly stepped down in May. Charlie Bletzer, Vedna...
by WATD Web Editor | Jul 20, 2021 | News
The Marshfield Police Department is officially free from Facebook jail. Marshfield Police Lieutenant Artie Shaw said Facebook revoked their ability to post while the company verifies the social media page. “We had an issue with our verification and validation on our...
by WATD Web Editor | Jul 16, 2021 | News
The Marshfield Harbormaster rescued a paddleboarder after they drifted out to sea near Old Beach Road Friday afternoon. Marshfield lifeguard Charlie Simpson said lifeguards on duty were monitoring an unoccupied tube before the incident just before 3 p.m. “At the...
by WATD Web Editor | Jul 7, 2021 | News
An official says Haitian President Jovenel Moïse has been assassinated after a group of unidentified people attacked his private residence. Interim Premier Claude Joseph says First Lady Martine Moïse is hospitalized. Joseph condemned what he called a “hateful,...
by WATD Web Editor | Jul 3, 2021 | News
Towns across the South Shore are preparing to celebrate Independence Day. Bridgewater will hold a parade on July 4th at 10 a.m. The parade will begin on Grove Street, turn onto Summer Street, Dean Street, turn right onto Worcester Street, Right onto Route 18 through...
by WATD Web Editor | Feb 16, 2021 | News
Members of the Hingham Militia and Historical Society braved bitter winds to gather at the Old Ship Church to honor Major General Benjamin Lincoln, a Hingham native and hero of the American Revolution. WATD’s Benny Rabi was on hand for the ceremony and spoke with...
by WATD Web Editor | Aug 18, 2020 | News
Capt’n Lou Gainor 1947 – 2020 “We are saddened by the loss of Capt’n Lou Gainor, host of Nautical Talk radio on WATD for 28 years. In addition to hosting his talk show, Lou would help cover candidates during election night and breaking news as needed....
