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Two Suspects Being Sought In Connection With CVS Robbery
Two suspects are being sought in connection with an armed robbery at a Whitman CVS on Sunday night. Whitman Police say that shortly after 7 p.m. were dispatched to the CVS at 351 Bedford St., for a report of an armed robbery. They arrived on scene where they were told...
Plymouth Holds Thanksgiving Parade
America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Parade and Celebration took place this Saturday in Plymouth. WATD’s Christian Maitre has more… https://youtu.be/luWeFJVCBXY See Plymouth National Adoption Day Observed In Brockton
National Adoption Day Observed In Brockton
Friday marked National Adoption Day, an effort to raise awareness for children in foster care who need adoptive parents. WATD’s Christian Maitre has more… https://youtu.be/8Qqz1VG9fLU National Adoption Day New James Library Executive Director Welcomes All
Worker Killed In Bourne Cranberry Bog
A Bourne man has died following an accident at a cranberry bog. Bourne Police say that shortly before 8:30 a.m. Friday officers were dispatched to the cranberry bogs located behind 1054 County Rd. Upon arrival they found a man “pinned” underneath some equipment. ...
America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Parade Preview
WATD news spoke with Olly DeMacedo for a preview of this year's America's Hometown Thanksgiving Parade in Plymouth on Saturday. https://youtu.be/DX-lvXdIqoA Turkey Trot to Benefit Marshfield Boys & Girls Club Goon Squad Holds Pre-Thanksgiving...
Brockton Mayor Discusses Recounts, SNAP, Transgender Flag Raising
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the election recount that will be taking place in the city, the restoration of SNAP funds, and the raising of the Transgender Flag. https://youtu.be/rozBSkFfYSE City of Brockton Sullivan Discusses...
Duxbury First Responders Save Women’s Life
Duxbury firefighter/paramedics are credited with saving a woman's life after she went into cardiac arrest. https://youtu.be/7SSUu0FuRiA Duxbury Remembers 9/11 Marshfield Kicks Off Community Christmas
Committee To Be Appointed To Write Sand And Gravel Bylaw
In Plymouth, sand mining, preventing it or at least limiting it, was the topic at a meeting held by the Plymouth Stewardship Alliance, a local environmental advocacy group, on Saturday the 15th, at the public library. WATD’s Bobbi Clark has more…....
Brian Walshe Remains On Trial For Murder After Pleading Guilty To Disposing Of Wife’s Body
A Cohasset man remains on trial for murder in the death and dismemberment of his wife after pleading guilty just as jury selection began Tuesday to disposing of her body and misleading police. Brian Walshe did not plead guilty to killing his wife, Ana Walshe, an...
New James Library Executive Director Welcomes All
Liz Helfer, the new Executive Director of the James Library in Norwell, speaks with WATD's Christine James about their ongoing activities, programs, and exhibits. https://youtu.be/o6rAF1zMvrs Turkey Trot To Benefit Boys & Girls Club The James Library & Center...
Report Of Odor Leads To Evacuation At Silver Lake Regional High School
An evacuation took place on Monday afternoon at Silver Lake Regional High School. Kingston Police say that at approximately 1:15 p.m. a substitute teacher reported a strong odor of gas in a classroom. The building was then evacuated and the Kingston Fire Department...
Turkey Trot To Benefit Boys & Girls Club
Organizers Bill Boulter and Soli Martino speak with WATD's Christine James about the the First Annual Pembroke Police Boys & Girls Club Turkey Trot taking place on Sunday. https://youtu.be/nIX0BeDz_Ho Register for the Turkey Trot Here Goon Squad Holds...
Layoff Notices Sent To Whitman-Hanson School Employees
Some employees of the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District have received layoff notices. Superintendent of Schools Jeffrey Szymaniak says that on Friday they issued Reduction-in-Force (RIF) notifications to staff members as part of the district’s plan to address a...
Expansion Completed At Plymouth’s Manomet Fire Station
In Plymouth, a town of 134 square miles, is served by 140 firefighters operating out of 7 fire stations. According to Fire Chief Neil Foley, back in April 2020 Town Meeting voted to address 3 fire stations: West Plymouth Fire Station, Manomet Fire Station and the...
Two Towns Approve Debt Exclusions, New Selectboard Member in Abington
Three South Shore towns held special elections Saturday. East Bridgewater voters approved a debt exclusion that will fund the construction of a new Central Elementary School. There were 719 votes or 53 percent in favor and 477 or 47 percent opposed. The project cost...
Sullivan Discusses Shutdown, SNAP, Veterans Day
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the end of the Government Shutdown, SNAP benefits, and Veterans Day observances in the city. https://youtu.be/m-uTxvXlxl4 City of Brockton Sullivan Discusses Food Donation, Election, Government...
Spinkler System Helps Extinguish Hanson Fire
A sprinkler system helped put down a Hanson apartment fire. Fire Chief Robert O'Brien says that at approximately 6:44 p.m. Wednesday crews responded to 1479 Main St. for a reported bedroom fire. Upon arrival they found a heavy smoke condition inside one of the...
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