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Cruz Discusses Special Hockey International Event
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about the upcoming Special Hockey International in Rockland.
Norfolk County Sheriff Discusses HOPE Program
Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott speaks with WATD's Christine James about their Heroin and Opioid Prevention Education Program or HOPE Center.
Scenes From The April 2024 Food Drive Thru
Cars were lined up all the way down Enterprise Dr. in Marshfield on Thursday April 11, 2024 Veterans Food Drive Thru. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPOJpvBqmO4
Dump Truck Roll Over Causes Traffic Jam On Route 3
Crews were called to the scene of dump truck crash in Weymouth. Massachusetts State Police say that at 9:40 a.m. Thursday the Norwell Barracks responded to reports of a dump truck rolled over onto its side on Route 3 North. The crash caused a large amount of debris to...
Early Morning Armed Robbery At Norwell Store
An investigation is underway following an early morning armed robbery at a Norwell Store. Norwell Police say that at 4:17 a.m. Wednesday they responded to the 7-Eleven at 95 Washington St. for a report of an armed robbery. The police were told that three males entered...
Marshfield Community Media To Hold Golf Fundraiser
Jonathan Grabowski, Executive Director of Marshfield Community Media, speaks with WATD's Christine James about their upcoming "Tee Up to Gear Up" fundraiser.
Norwell Police Investigating Crash On Main St.
A vehicle is being sought following a crash in Norwell. Norwell Police say that at 7:21 a.m Wednesday, officers responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Main St. in the area of May Elm Ln. and Winter St. The crash took place when an unknown vehicle was...
WATD Hosts Forum For Marshfield Select Board Race
WATD held a political forum on Tuesday night focusing on the race for Marshfield Select Board with incumbent James Kilcoyne and challenger Eric Kelley. Moderator and WATD News Anchor Christine James, was joined by Jonathan Grabowski from Marshfield Community Media....
Over Nine thousand Plymouth Voters Set to Vote by Mail for May 18th Town Election
In Plymouth, over nine thousand people have requested vote by mail ballots, and in-person early voting begins on May 9th…this, in the lead-up to the town election on May 18th. WATD's Bobbi Clark has more… Town Clerk Kelly McElreath says there were many voters…...
Hanover Girls Lacrosse Starts Hot in League Title Pursuit
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE After romping through the first two legs of the Division 3 tournament, the Hanover girls lacrosse team bowed out in a high-scoring loss to Medfield in the Elite Eight. It was a disappointing end to a successful...
A Look At The History Behind Patriots’ Day
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the history behind the Patriots' Day Holiday.
Boston Police Search For Missing Plymouth Teen
A search is underway for a missing teen from Plymouth. Boston Police say 17-Year-Old Hakim Boyles was last seen at about 5 a.m., on April 2 in the area of 50 Park St. in Dorchester. Police say Boyles suffers from autism and is described as a black male, about 5 feet 6...
Political Forum Live on WATD for Marshfield Select Board This Tuesday
Join us Tuesday night for a WATD political forum from 7 to 8 pm. This race is for the Marshfield Select Board. Incumbent Select Board Member James Kilcoyne is facing a challenge from Eric Kelley. Moderator Christine James, will be joined by Reporter Charles...
Child Rescued From Whitman Chimney
A Whitman child was rescued after being trapped in a chimney. Fire Chief Timothy Clancy says that crews responded to an incident at 143 Harvard St. shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday after receiving a 911 call for a 10-year-old child that had climbed out a second floor...
Plymouth Wraps Up Town Meeting After 2nd Night
Plymouth Town Moderator Steven Triffletti gives WATD's Dan McCready a recap of Town Meeting.
WATD Listener Views Eclipse In Totality
During Monday's full eclipse, the moon slipped right in front of the sun, entirely blocking it. The resulting twilight, with only the sun’s outer atmosphere or corona visible, was awe-inspiring for many of those in the “path of totality” Meghan Jendrysik drove from...
Whitman-Hanson Baseball Readying to Defend League Title
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE Coming off a run to the Division 2 Final Four last season, the Whitman-Hanson baseball team has set some lofty expectations for the 2024 campaign. With it's entire pitching staff returning, the Panthers see no reason...
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