For the first time, you, the fans have a chance to make your voice heard in the race for the 2025 Bill Wilhelm Award. Earlier this month, 10 semifinalists were announced for the 4th annual crown as the South Shore’s Most Outstanding Player. Now, you can cast your vote for which of the 10 is […]
This Sunday, 95.9 WATD announced the semifinalists for the 2025 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. […]
A Holbrook teen is facing charges after allegedly breaking into roughly 60 cars. Hingham Police say that shortly before 1 a.m. Friday they received a call from a Pilgrim Rd. resident who said they saw two men breaking into their cars in the driveway. A perimeter was set up with a K9 unit and assistance […]
Opening week of the 2025 high school football season is here, and it promises to be another successful campaign for the South Shore. The area returns tons of talent, with perennial powers reloading and a number of teams looking to surprise this fall. Deep playoff runs and Super Bowl appearances have been commonplace for local […]
Hingham celebrated Independence Day with its first ever drone show on Wednesday replacing its firework celebration at Bathing Beach. WATD’S Christian Maitre was there. **Story by Christian Maitre.** South Shore July Fourth Celebrations Hingham 4th of July Parade Event Information
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a 4-alarm blaze that tore through the South Shore Sports Complex overnight. Multiple crews battled intense flames for before getting it under control by dawn on Friday. The fire, not far from the Derby Street Shops, heavily damaged the metal roof of the complex. No injuries were reported. […]
Daniel Laurent, host of the upcoming Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration, gives WATD’s Christine James a preview of the event.
There is a new member on the Hingham planning board. Crystal Kelly fended off challenger Thomas Patch in the annual Hingham election on Saturday. Kelly defeated Patch by 745 votes. Kelly received 997 votes, and Patch 252. All the other races were uncontested. Julie Strehle was elected to a three-year term on the select board […]
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD’s Christine James about a recent decision to grant parole Roger Francis, convicted in the 1967 murder of 15-year-old Marialice Pike.
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE The formula at the TD Garden was much the same for the Hingham Harborwomen as it had been all year long. Strong defense, stout goaltending, and dazzling offense paved the way to Hingham’s first state title in girls hockey since 2011. LISTEN: Norwell boys basketball wins […]