In Plymouth, Thanksgiving is observed in two different ways; Pilgrim’s Progress, which celebrates the survival of the original Mayflower passengers; and the National Day of Mourning, which highlights the struggles faced by Native Americans. WATD’s Dan McCready looks at both perspectives.
A Marshfield man is accused of killing his 80-year-old roommate during an argument over preparing Thanksgiving dinner in their 853 Main St. Marshfield home. Sixty-five-year-old Richard Lombardi is being held pending a dangerousness hearing after he pleaded not guilty in Plymouth District Court Friday to charges of involuntary manslaughter and assault and battery on a […]
The South Shore’s Morning News went on a field trip to see our friends at Plimoth Patuxet Museums and explore the living history sites. Rob and Beth thought this was the perfect opportunity to ask the professionals at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, “What does Thanksgiving Mean?”. Associate Director of Indigenous Education Timothy Turner and Deputy Executive […]
The Thanksgiving Travel Season is well underway. Mark Schieldrop, a Senior Spokesperson for AAA Northeast, tells WATD News that folks who are travelling on Tuesday will have lots of company. Quite a few of those travelers will be taking to the skies. However, some are also choosing alternate means of transportation. […]
It is the season of giving and some residents in Brockton were feeling this sentiment even more this week. The architectural firm behind Brockton’s new public safety building, Kaestle Boos Associates, donated 200 turkeys to be distributed to needy Brockton families for the Thanksgiving holiday. On Friday, November 22nd, Brockton Mayor Robert F. Sullivan joined […]
Olly deMacedo, director of America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about this weekend’s festivities. To learn more click here.
Veterans Voice Co-Host Craig Wolfe speaks with WATD’s Christine James about free Thanksgiving morning meals.
While there is a great deal of attention given to the busy travel preceding the Thanksgiving Holiday, the trip home can also be a busy one. AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop tells WATD News there are some things travelers can do to make the trip a little easier. In a bit of good news […]
Richard Pickering, Deputy Director at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, spoke with WATD’s Dan McCready about “The Story of Thanksgiving” and other events at the museum.Â
While Thanksgiving week is one of the busiest travel times of the year, the holiday itself is not usually as hectic. AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop tells WATD News that this day is also a good one to take a cruise. Schieldrop says they have also seen increases in other means of travel such […]