With training camp set to open this week across the South Shore, we’ve got nothing but football on the brain. Fresh off a season in which we saw seven area teams reach the Super Bowl, expectations are high for a thrilling 2024 season. Locally, there is a bevy of returning talent. Statewide, an early Labor […]
Three people were taken into custody after allegedly planning residential burglaries. Braintree Police say they were alerted to the conspiracy following a burglary in the Messina Woods neighborhood on June 20 where the suspects fled after an alarm went off. Roughly two weeks later a neighbor noticed a hidden camera in the bushes across from […]
Four girls were injured in what’s being called an unprovoked attack at a Braintree movie theater. Braintree Police say that at approximately 6 p.m. Saturday a male entered the AMC 10 Braintree on Grandview Ave., walked past the ticket counter and entered one of the theaters without paying. Once inside the theater he came upon […]
One person has died following a fire in Braintree. The State Fire Marshal’s Office says that shortly before 10:30 p.m. Thursday crews were dispatched to the area of 26 McCusker Dr. following 9-1-1 calls and an alarm activation. Upon arrival firefighters saw light smoke and made entry to a first-floor apartment, where they found heavy […]
An investigation is underway following a robbery at a CVS in Braintree. The robbery took place around 4 p.m. Thursday at the CVS in South Braintree Square. Braintree Police put out a notice asking people to avoid the area, and stay inside as they were undertaking a search in the area involving K9 units. Eventually […]
Two people are in custody following a crash in Braintree Thursday afternoon. Massachusetts State Police say that at around 4:30 p.m. they responded to assist Quincy Police in searching for two narcotics suspects who fled from a motor vehicle crash at the Route 3/Route 93 split. The suspects are accused failing to stop for Quincy […]
This Sunday, 95.9 WATD announced the finalists for the 2023 Bill Wilhelm Award, recognizing the most outstanding high school football player on the South Shore. Announced during the Sports Exchange, airing every Sunday at 5 p.m., three student athletes from the area were announced from the pool of 10 semifinalists that were named last month. […]
Braintree’s New Mayor has officially taken office. Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll administered the oath of office on Tuesday to the town’s third mayor, and first woman elected to that position, with Driscoll saying that her and Joyce were part of a growing sisterhood. Congressman Stephen Lynch also spoke during the ceremony, pledging to work […]
A fire in Braintree claims the life of 85-year-old man. The victim has been identified as John Sullivan. The Braintree Fire Department said a passerby called 911 shortly after 5 a.m. Saturday to report the fire at 29 Hobart Ave. When firefighters arrived they were met with heavy flames and smoke when they entered the […]
This Sunday, 95.9 WATD announced the semifinalists for the 2023 Bill Wilhelm Award, recognizing the most outstanding high school football player on the South Shore. Announced during the Sports Exchange, airing every Sunday at 5 p.m., 10 student athletes from the area were included in the list of potential winners of the award’s second presentation. […]