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Veterans Fishing Outing

Veterans Fishing Outing

Veterans from Greater Boston VA medical facilities enjoyed a day of fishing and friendship during the annual Harvey's Salt Water Fishing Club's 67th annual outing in Quincy. https://youtu.be/ZqXw-LmPPnQ  

Police Search for Missing Brockton Woman

Police Search for Missing Brockton Woman

Brockton police continue to search for a missing seventy-year-old woman. The state police special emergency response team has joined Brockton police as they expand their  search for Marie Louissaint. Police say she was last seen on Saturday, July 6th, near her home at...

Sullivan Discusses Summer Heat, ADUs, Campanelli Mural

Sullivan Discusses Summer Heat, ADUs, Campanelli Mural

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the ongoing summer heat, recent approval of Accessory Dwelling Units, and a new mural at Campanelli Stadium. https://youtu.be/OTmej9aN620 Sullivan Discusses July 4th, New Playground, and the Big...

Car Collides with Greenbush Train in Hingham

Car Collides with Greenbush Train in Hingham

A 17-year-old driver was injured after his car collided with an MBTA Greenbush commuter train in Hingham. The incident occurred at about 1:30 Tuesday afternoon on Summer Street at the Nantasket Junction rail station. Hingham Police Lieutenant Steven Dearth says that...

One MedFlighted After Plympton Motorcycle Crash

One MedFlighted After Plympton Motorcycle Crash

Crews in Plympton responded to a motorcycle accident in the area of 34 Mayflower Rd. in Plympton Tuesday evening. The Plympton Fire Department says Boston MedFlight was called to the Sysco Landing Zone and one patient was transported to Brigham and Woman’s Hospital...

County Entomologist Discusses Ticks

County Entomologist Discusses Ticks

Plymouth County Entomologist Blake Dinius speaks with WATD's Christine James about ticks and the dangers they pose. https://youtu.be/127_sboDfT0 Ticks In Plymouth County County Official Discusses Danger Of Tick-Borne Illnesses  

A Look At Plymouth Co  Real Estate Numbers

A Look At Plymouth Co Real Estate Numbers

Register of Deeds John Buckley gives WATD's Christine James an update on real estate numbers for Plymouth County in June. https://youtu.be/bderiNc0XUs Plymouth County Registry of Deeds Real Estate Market Remains Steady In Plymouth County

Meschino Provides Legislative Update

Meschino Provides Legislative Update

State Rep. Joan Meschino speaks with WATD's Christine James about rules changes and other issues on Beacon Hill. https://youtu.be/ootgjlVhoNA State Rep. Joan Meschino Meschino Gives Legislative Update  

Badger Discusses Cell Phone Ban

Badger Discusses Cell Phone Ban

State Rep. Michelle Badger speaks with WATD's Christine James about a proposed statewide ban on cellphones in classrooms. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Npmohxh29y0 Representative Michelle Badger Rep. Badger Provides Legislative Update

MBTA Red Line Section Closed Through Weekend

MBTA Red Line Section Closed Through Weekend

  A section of the MBTA Red Line will be closed beginning tonight (Thursday) and through the weekend for maintenance work. MBTA officials say the Red Line will be closed between the Kendall/MIT and JFK/UMass stations.  Shuttle buses will replace train service with...

Kurt Russell Visits Historic Arlington House

Kurt Russell Visits Historic Arlington House

Actor Kurt Russell and his son Boston visited the Jason Russell House in Arlington and discussed the family's connection to the historic home.  https://youtu.be/pJjw_GVeRmU Jason Russell House Thousands Observe 250th Anniversary Of The Battle Of Lexington  

A Look At July 4th Traditions

A Look At July 4th Traditions

Peter Drummey, the Chief Historian with the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD's Christine James about varied traditions associated with the observance of America's Independence Day. https://youtu.be/vq70qdz6hMY   Massachusetts Historical Society...

Hingham Holds Drone Show

Hingham Holds Drone Show

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. https://youtu.be/d1GOfhKd-Ow **Story by Christian Maitre.** South Shore July Fourth Celebrations...

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