Massachusetts and the South Shore joined the nationwide Hands Off rally on Saturday protesting the policies of the Trump administration. Thousands of demonstrators gathered on Boston Common while hundreds rallied at Boston City Hall Plaza where city and local officials spoke. Marshfield and Plymouth also held rallies. In Plymouth, about one thousand demonstrated on Coles […]
The Marshfield Veterans Day Parade on Monday featured a wide array of groups, including one with a float featuring a replica of a Vietnam Era Huey Helicopter, a vehicle that has a special meaning for the group’s leader, Thomas Michael Burke. The parade ended at the Marshfield Town Green for a special ceremony where […]
Candidates for the Ninth Congressional District, Democrat Incumbent Bill Keating, and Republican challenger Dan Sullivan discussed various issues during WATD’s political forum on Tuesday night.
President Joe Biden says he’s immediately rushing badly needed weaponry to Ukraine now that he’s signed into law a $95 billion war aid measure with roughly $61 billion allocated for Ukraine an announcement welcomed by officials in that country as well as many members of our military. Congressman Bill Keating, who recently visited Ukraine, […]
Members of the South Shore’s Congressional Delegation have weighed in on the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe vs. Wade. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley said “We will never stop fighting to affirm what we know is true: abortion care is a fundamental human right,” and went on to say “This decision is a devastating confirmation of […]
As Russia’s full blown assault against Ukraine continues, many are wondering how long the nation can hold on. While the situation is a grave concern, Congressman Bill Keating tells WATD News it’s unlikely American will intervene militarily. Keating says moves to sanction Russia have support both across the aisle and across the ocean. […]
A Coast Guard Station in Scituate will remain open. Congressman Stephen Lynch released a joint statement from himself, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Edward Markey, and Congressman Bill Keating saying that the United States Coast Guard has “decided to maintain operations of Station Scituate and officially rescinded their proposal to close the station.” Congressman Bill […]
Congressman Bill Keating says it is essential for the region’s safety that the station remain open. The state’s Junior Senator Ed Markey told WATD News he has expressed his concerns to Coast Guard officials regarding the seasonal station. Local officials recently held a rally calling for the seasonal station to remain open. Photo […]