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91-Year-Old Woman Killed In Middleborough Fire
One woman has died following an early morning fire in Middleborough. Fire officials say that shortly before 3 a.m. Monday they responded to reports of a fire at 72 Everett St. Upon arrival, crews found flames showing from multiple windows on the first floor of...
Modern Dating for Men: What’s Expected, What’s BS, and What Actually Matters
Dating in 2025 feels like trying to walk a tightrope while holding a latte. One misstep, and you’re either “too much” or “not enough.” One guy recently asked: “I feel this constant pressure that I’m not sure I’m performing the role properly as a man.” Let’s talk about...
AFL-CIO Leader Discusses AI, Republic Strike, Fenway Strike
Chrissy Lynch, President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the current state of the Labor Movement and how it's being impacted by Artificial Intelligence and strikes by sanitation workers and concession workers at Fenway Park....
Suspect Surrenders in Murder of Man Wrapped in Blanket in Weymouth
A Scituate man is under arrest charged in connection with the murder of a man dropped off at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. Forty-two-year-old Christopher Caron turned himself in to Scituate police on Saturday. He is being held until his arraignment in Hingham...
Cohasset Vigil Honors Those Lost to Overdose
A gathering on Cohasset Common honored those lost to addition overrdose during a candlelight vigil as part of Overdose Awareness Day. https://youtu.be/_KG_en4u6us?si=U7piI4L5HdemL4Aw
Four Injured In Crash Involving Ambulance
Four people were hospitalized following a crash involving an ambulance. East Bridgewater Police Chief Michael Jenkins and Fire Chief John Dzialo say that at approximately 9:47 a.m. they were dispatched to the intersection of Bedford Street (Route 18) and West Street...
Sullivan Discusses Labor Day, School Year, Opiod Vigil
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about events taking place Labor Day weekend, the beginning of the school year, and a recent vigil held at Massasoit Community College. https://youtu.be/qbqfpH_NXXI Sullivan Discusses Reduced Transit Fares,...
Quincy Police Investigating Vandalism In Merrymount
Quincy Police are investigating a series of overnight vandalisms in the Merrymount Section. Police say targeted vehicles were parked on Narragansett Road, Shore Avenue, Butler Road, Merrymount Road, Samoset Avenue and other streets in the area. The incidents took...
Randolph Man Charged With Two Robberies
A Randolph man is facing charges in connection with robberies at two gas stations. Randolph Police say the two robberies took place on Saturday at the Al Prime gas station, located at 304 Union St. and on Tuesday at the Prestige gas station at 1201 N. Main St. During...
Dave Osborne Discusses Oldest Vets Dinner
Retired Norwell Veterans Agent David Osborne speaks with WATD's Christine James about the "Oldest Norwell Veterans Luncheon" planned for Tuesday September 16, at Alba Restaurant in Hanover. https://youtu.be/8Hl5ouOSohE Any Norwell veteran that hasn't been invited is...
Two Randolph Police Cruisers Crash While Searching For Suspect
Two police cruisers crashed while searching for a robbery suspect. Randolph Police say at approximately 1:20 p.m. Tuesday they responded to an armed robbery involving a suspect armed with a gun at Prestige Gas at 1201 North Main St. The suspect is described as a...
It’s Back To School For 7,000 Plymouth Students This Week
In Plymouth, just over 7000, students say goodbye to summer, and start school Wednesday—the first day for grades 1 thru 12. Kindergarten begins Thursday and pre-school after Labor Day. But for 771 teachers, 37 of them new to Plymouth schools, the school year began on...
Shore Shore Towns Hold Candlelight Vigils
Several South Shore towns are holding candlelight vigils to remember those lost to substance overdose as part of International Overdose Awareness Day. Tonight (Wednesday) Cohasset is holding a vigil at six-thirty on the Cohasset Common hosted by Safe Harbor Cohasset...
Rockland Police Holding School Safety Trainings
Rockland Police say they will be conducting safety training at schools in town. The training began on Monday at the Phelps School and will continue Tuesday at the Middle and High School complex and Thursday at the Esten School. They say the public should not be...
Overdose Candlelight Vigil Tuesday Night In Brockton
A candlelight vigil to honor the lives lost to substance overdose will be held Tuesday night, August 26. The event begins at six at the Massasoit Community College quad where resources will be available. The ceremony begins at seven. There will be speakers, musical...
Deceased Man Found In Car Outside South Shore Hospital Identified
A deceased male who was found in the back seat of a black 2019 Honda Civic outside the emergency room at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth on Saturday afternoon around 2 p.m. has been identified. Authorities say the victim is 27-year-old Declan Perry of Portland,...
Home Sale Prices Continue To Rise In Plymouth County
Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley gives WATD's Dan McCready an overview of the July 2025 Real Estate numbers. https://youtu.be/PecgRaXIVT0 Plymouth County Registry of Deeds A Look At Plymouth Co Real Estate Numbers
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